Business Writing
Communicate effectively when using the written word.
6-8 hours study time, 4 weeks online access
The Business Writing course will equip you with the right skills and techniques for effective written communication in the workplace, including:
• Identifying common spelling and grammar issues in business writing
• Recognising the basic concepts in sentence and paragraph construction
• Identifying the basic structure of agendas, email messages, business letters, and business proposals.
Training Delivery Modes
Choose the approach that best suits you or your organisation.
Self-paced online training is a great solution for you as an Individual wanting to achieve your certification.
For organisations wanting to train team members we offer a group enrolment for self-paced online training or 1 – 2 day workshop as onsite-group or Virtual Instructor-Led Training.
Group On-site Training
Require a minimum of 8 participants
- 1 Day Workshop On-site Training
- 4 weeks access to the online Business Writing course
Blended learning options available on request. Choose what works best for your group.
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
Require a minimum of 8 participants
- 1 Day Workshop VILT Training via ZOOM/MS Teams
- 4 weeks access to the online Business Writing course
Blended learning options available on request. Choose what works best for your group.
Key Outcomes:
- Identify common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
- Recognise basic concepts in sentence and paragraph construction.
- Identify the basic structure of agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports.
- Apply tips and techniques when deciding the most appropriate format for agendas, email messages, business letters, business proposals, and business reports.
- Identify an overview of Request for Proposals, Projections, Executive Summaries, and Business Cases.
- Define proofreading and apply techniques in improving proofreading skills.
- List ways this can help improve your business writing skills.
- List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing.
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Business Writing Administration and Learner Support
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- Our dedicated online support team offer extended office hours to assist all learners in accessing their course material, writing their exams and submitting their projects.
- For groups, we also provide regular progress reports to designated line managers and HR managers.
- Our dedicated online support team offer extended office hours to assist all learners in accessing their course material, writing their exams and submitting their projects.
- International Certification
- We are accredited with the IACET. On successful completion, learners receive a formal certificate confirming all details of their achievement.
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Lesson One: Getting StartedÂ
Lesson Two: Working with WordsÂ
Lesson Three: Constructing SentencesÂ
Lesson Four: Creating Paragraphs
Lesson Five: Writing Meeting Agendas
Lesson Six: Writing E-mails
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Lesson Seven: Writing Business Letters
Lesson Eight: Writing Proposals
Lesson Nine: Writing ReportsÂ
Lesson Ten: Other Types of Documents
Lesson Eleven: Proofreading and FinishingÂ
Lesson Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Technical Requirements (Computer or Mobile phone)
- A computer with Microsoft Windows operating system (98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 8) or Mac OS X (10.14 Leopard or higher)
- A computer with Microsoft Office 2000 or higher
- A high speed internet connection and a web browser (Firefox or chrome are highly recommended as there are incompatibility issues with Internet Explorer)
- Adobe Reader (free software)
About Business Writing Exam & Certification
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Basic Certification (Level 2):
Complete all course content and pass each phase of the online exam with a minimum of 80%. |
About the exam
- You are required to pass an online multiple-choice exam. The exam compromises of 1 exam.
- The exam is a timed, open-book exam.
- We are Internationally accredited with IACET
- Our courses are developed and facilitated by Master Black Belts
- Over twenty years’ experience in multiple industries
- Comprehensive curriculum including Lean methods and tools
- Practical options for groups or individuals
