Certificate in Business Writing - Online CPD Accredited Training Course

Certificate in Business Writing - Online CPD Accredited Training Course

Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it's one that many people struggle with. Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and text messaging. Developing writing skills is still important is the business world as creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace.

Study method - Online, self-paced (4-6 study hours)

Course format - Online (24/7 access), modular

Course Duration - Part-time (1 year access)

Qualification - Certificate of completion

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones

Course accreditation

The content of this online training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Course aims

The business writing eLearning course will give participants a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide participates with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing out on.

Course objectives

The objectives of this business writing online course are to:

• Gain better awareness of common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
• Review basic concepts in sentence and paragraph construction.
• Know the basic structure of agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports.
• Know tips and techniques to use when deciding the most appropriate format to use for agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports.
• Know tips and techniques in writing agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports.
• Gain an overview of Request for Proposals, Projections, Executive Summaries, and Business Cases.
• Define proofreading and understand techniques in improving proofreading skills.
• Define peer review and list ways peer review can help improve business writing skills.
• List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing.

What’s covered in this course?

This business writing e-learning course covers the following:

Module One: Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Working with Words

• Spelling
• Grammar
• Creating a Cheat Sheet

Module Three: Constructing Sentences

• Parts of a Sentence
• Punctuation
• Types of Sentences

Module Four: Creating Paragraphs

• The Basic Parts
• Organization Methods

Module Five: Writing Meeting Agendas

• The Basic Structure
• Choosing a Format
• Writing the Agenda

Module Six: Writing E-mails

• Addressing Your Message
• Grammar and Acronyms

Module Seven: Writing Business Letters

• The Basic Structure
• Choosing a Format
• Writing the Letter

Module Eight: Writing Proposals

• The Basic Structure
• Choosing a Format
• Writing the Proposal

Module Nine: Writing Reports

• The Basic Structure
• Choosing a Format
• Writing the Report

Module Ten: Other Types of Documents

• Requests for Proposals
• Projections
• Executive Summaries
• Business Cases

Module Eleven: Proofreading and Finishing

• A Proofreading Primer
• How Peer Review Can Help
• Printing and Publishing

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

What is business writing?

"The term business writing refers to memorandums, reports, proposals, emails, and other forms of writing used in organizations to communicate with internal or external audiences. Business writing is a type of professional communication. Also known as business communication and professional writing"

Why choose our online training courses?

All our e-learning courses can be accessed on any electronic/computerised device. You can study at work or at home, in your own time and at your own pace!

1. Easy to follow and understand
2. Only 4 to 6 hours recommended study time
3. 1 year access to course & learning materials
4. Access your course anytime, anywhere & on any device
5. Complete course on desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
6. Additional references and downloadable materials available

Certificate in Business Writing - Online CPD Accredited Training Course

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