Business Writing
Scope of Training
The aim of this course is to help participants understand the main components of business reports, exposing them to good writing practices as well as practical ways to avoid common language and grammatical inaccuracies.
Participants will also learn how to structure reports for clarity and impact, and how to effectively present data and findings.
By honing these skills, they will be able to produce clear, professional reports that enhance communication and support informed decision-making.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Contact hours: 12 hours
- The course consists of 4 sessions of 3 hours each
- The sessions will be held twice a week in the afternoon
- Successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate of Competence
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to everyone and has no prerequisites.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- Professionals who would like to improve business writing skills
- Supervisors
- Middle and Functional managers
Course Objectives & Benefits
By the end of the training programme, participants should be able to:
- Understand the importance of writing as a communication tool in business
- Structure different business reports appropriately
- Differentiate between clear findings, conclusions, and recommendations
- Become aware of common language and writing misconceptions and errors
- Improve business writing style and skills.
Topics Covered
Topic 1: Introduction to Business Writing
Topic 2: Writing Effective Workplace E-Mail
Topic 3: Writing a Business Proposal
Topic 4: Writing Specialised Reports