See also... Plain English writing skills

Effective Business writing skills (one-day session)

• We offer a range of writing courses that can be tailored to suit your needs.

• When you book a session, we will discuss your training objectives with you to make sure you get a training package that meets your organisation’s needs.

• We can evaluate participants' writing skills before and after training and provide individual and confidential feedback.

• Our lively interactive training encourages participants to take part fully.

• Learn practical techniques and enjoy opportunities to practice individually, and as part of the group.

First impressions count!  Present a professional image of your organisation – ensure letters are written clearly, without grammatical or spelling mistakes, and in a tone to suit your reason for writing.

At the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Write clearer documents - for readers with varying levels of knowledge and experience - management, technical, lay and mixed audiences
• Plan and structure letters properly
• Use correct grammar and punctuation
• Use the active and passive voice effectively
• choose precise wording that your readers will understand
• reword jargon, pompous phrases and technical wording
• deal with ‘difficult’ correspondence

Course content

1. Introduction

2. Aims and objectives

3. First impressions

4. Common writing mistakes

5. The ‘process’ of writing

6. Establish the purpose

7. Plan the content

8. Decide a structure 

9. Use a clear style 

10. Quiz – everyday words

11. Difficult letters – giving bad news

12. Difficult letters – answering complaints 

13. Memos and emails 

14. Spelling quiz  

15. Misused words

16. Punctuation – a reminder  

17. Good grammar 

18. Numbers  

19. Checking your work
     

Please email info@imaginativetraining.com to book your place.