­­­When creating written communications in the workplace, it is essential that the details of the communication be correct, while the basic layout of the document is appropriate, and the ideas or information is presented logically and effectively.

The PD Training Business Writing Essentials for the Modern Workplace course teaches participants how to assure the effectiveness of any type of business writing, whether its reports, proposals and even emails, and ensures these documents are written using the correct sentence structure, grammar and formatting.

Participants will learn key business writing skills like planning the document content, writing for the reader, various conversational styles, the use or avoidance of industry jargon and multiple types of document styling.

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Business Writing Essentials for the Modern Workplace training courses are available now throughout Australia, including Brisbane, Sydney, Parramatta, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth.

Learning Outcomes

• Basic Principles of Writing
• Types of Writing
• Proper Use of Words
• Email Etiquette
• Create Attractive Letters and Proposals

Course Outline

Business Writing Essentials for the Modern Workplace - Online Instructor-led 3hours - Lesson 1

Why, Who and What of Writing

• Welcome
• My Writing Landscape
• Starting with ‘Why’
• Moving to ‘Who’
• Ending with ‘What’
• Reflection

Business Writing Essentials for the Modern Workplace - Online Instructor-led 3hours - Lesson 2

Two Bee or Not to Be – Grammar Has the Answer

• Sentences
• To Write or to be Written
• Pronouns
• Verbs
• Reflection

Business Writing Essentials for the Modern Workplace - Online Instructor-led 3hours - Lesson 3

Planning What You Write

• The Seven Cs of Writing
• Why Plan?
• Making the Reader Care
• Reflection

Business Writing Essentials for the Modern Workplace - Online Instructor-led 3hours - Lesson 4

The First Draft

• Conversational Style – Using Plain Language
• About Tone
• Word Choice
• Reflection