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Business Writing Skills

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Introduction Course Overview Duration Delivery Method Who Should Attend Prerequisites Course Content The Secret To Success
Introduction

Course Overview
Course Overview

In this course, you will learn how to structure written communication correctly and efficiently.

Duration
Duration

6 Hours. Training times can be arranged in more manageable sessions of 3 hours over 2 days.

Delivery Method
Delivery Method

Training times can be arranged according to your date and times requirements, delivered virtually or on-site at your premises by one of our professional facilitators. Alternatively, you can join a virtual public course by clicking on the Register Now button.

Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend

Any person with a need to improve their communication ability within the workplace.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites

Ability to read and write is the only requirement of this course.

Course Content
Course Content

1. Business Writing

Section 1: Basic Writing Skills

  • Discussing basic writing skills
  • Discussing the writing process

Section 2: Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

  • Choosing the right words
  • Discussing sentences
  • Identifying the components of effective paragraphs

2. Writing Specific Messages

Section 1: Business Letters and Reports

  • Discussing business letters and reports
  • Writing brief messages

Section 2: Writing Opinionated Messages

  • Discussing apology letters
  • Discussing complaint letters
  • Discussing persuasive messages

3. Understanding Proposals

Section 1: Proposals

  • Discussing proposal types

Section 2: Client-focused proposals

  • Knowing your client
  • Identifying effective writing for proposals

4. Letter Proposals

Section 1: Writing a Letter Proposal

  • Writing the opening
  • Writing the body
  • Writing the closing

Section 2: Visually Appealing Proposals

  • Making a proposal visually appealing

5. Formal Proposals

Section 1: Structuring Formal Proposals

  • Structuring a cover letter
  • Formatting a title page
  • Creating a table of contents
  • Writing an executive summary
  • Structuring the body
  • Discussing appendices

Section 2: Visual Elements and Editing

  • Using visual elements
The Secret To Success
The Secret to Success

Short courses are an easy and effective way to upskill your people. This enables them to apply their new knowledge in your workplace immediately.

Knowing the learning and development needs
Choosing the right content and level
Matching a trainer to your company culture
Obtaining feedback at relevant intervals
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