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Professional Business Writing

One Day Course

In today’s business climate it is imperative that we use well written communication. By using well-constructed and professionally written reports, proposals, memos and emails it can help you influence others and win “new” business. This course will assist delegates in achieving a higher standard of writing.

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

  • Plan and structure business reports
  • Prepare action plans using the S.M.A.R.T model
  • Communicate more effectively using professional writing skills
  • Adapt the right tone and style which will appeal to different audiences
  • Put the “message” across more effectively

Course content:

  • The importance of professional business writing
  • Knowing your audience – build rapport
  • The purpose of the correspondence
  • Planning & writing process
  • Knowing the purpose
  • What to avoid
  • How should a letter/email/memo look
  • How to start & stop
  • Helpful formats
  • Practise
  • A lot of hints & tips

Team and individual task exercises:

  • Benefits and costs of writing professionally written documents
  • Knowing your audience and how to write to them specifically
  • Know your purpose
  • How to revise and edit a document
  • Word substitutes
  • Benefits and cost of using email
  • Comma use - when and how to use commas
  • Writing different styles of letters/emails – Direct, Informative, Persuasive
  • Delegate action plan – what are they going to use in their day to day role

Comprehensive delegate handout packs, containing practical and well written theory.

Duration:
One day course – contact us NOW for the next available dates, venue and availability*.

Cost:
£195.00 plus VAT, per delegate. This includes all course materials, lunch, refreshments and certificate.

*We limit all our open courses to a maximum of 12 delegates allowing us to “care” for each one.