Course Name:Business Writing for Office Professionals

Attend this training and develop the business writing skills necessary to portray a professional business image.Often, professionals struggle to express themselves in an interesting and informative manner because they lack the confidence and skills needed to write competently. On this course you will be given practical techniques and skills that can be implemented immediately. From planning, to correct use of grammar, this course helps you to quickly improve your writing skills.

Course Duration: 2 Days
Course Times: 08:30 - 16:30 daily

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Unit Standard / NQF Level: 
US: 12153 NQF Level: 4 Credits:5
who should attend?: 

Any individual who would like to improve their writing ability, refresh their existing knowledge,clarify the rules of grammar and create impact with the business documents they write.

what will I learn?: 

On Completion of this training delegates will know how to:

  • Successfully plan and construct documents
  • Write with increased confidence in a more structured and disciplined manner
  • Avoid common errors and grammar mistakes that impact on their professional image
  • Build successful sentences and paragraphs through the use of punctuation
  • Produce documents which are clear, effective and professional
  • Write for a specific readership and for different circumstances
  • Analyse and edit their documents

 

course outline: 

Preparation and planning

  • The importance of all communication having a clear objective - setting objectives for written communications
 
Grammar and sentence construction
  • Current thinking regarding business grammar and why is there still such emphasis on
    being grammatically correct?
 
Punctuation made easy
  • How to punctuate correctly to make sense of our writing

 Standards in business writing today

  • Using the correct lay-out when writing a business letter, memo, e-mail or fax
 
Editing – the final stage
  • Avoiding re-writing and wasting time

What is included?

  • Highly skilled presenter
  • Comprehensive  course pack
  • Certificate of attendance
  • 5 star training venue
  • Lunch, tea and refreshments
  • Parking

Take home tools

  • A comprehensive learner guide packed with practical tips
  • CD of resource material
  • Post-course e-mail and telephonic support
price per delegate (excl. vat): 
R 4 050.00