Online Class: Business Writing
no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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19Lessons
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31Exams &
Assignments -
5,673Students
have taken this course -
11Hours
average time -
1.1CEUs
Course Description
In an era where global collaboration and instant communication dominate the business world, the ability to convey one's ideas and intentions clearly and professionally becomes a non-negotiable asset. After all, in a realm where your written word often makes the first impression long before you do, who would willingly risk their professional stature due to poor writing? The stakes are even higher when you consider the potential of jeopardizing your company's credibility with less than impeccable communications to customers and stakeholders.
Introducing our comprehensive course on business communication, meticulously designed to transform your written communications from ordinary to exceptional. Delve into the intricacies of professional writing, from the foundational rules of grammar to the subtleties of tone and nuance.
For instance, have you ever paused, pondering whether 'affect' or 'effect' is suitable for a particular sentence? Or stumbled over the distinctions between 'except' and 'accept'? Such common dilemmas, though seemingly trivial, can significantly impact the perceived quality of your writing. Through detailed examples and thorough explanations, we'll navigate these linguistic intricacies, ensuring you not only learn but master them.
Our course doesn't just equip you with the knowledge; it offers an insight into the psyche of your readers. Understanding your audience is paramount; recognizing their expectations, preferences, and reservations enables you to craft messages that resonate and elicit desired responses.
Dive into a detailed curriculum, structured to provide holistic training:
- Lesson 1: The High Cost of Poor Writing: Realizing its Impact on Business.
- Lesson 2: Foundations of Business Writing: Setting the Stage for Excellence.
- Lesson 3: Crafting Messages with the Reader in Mind: Building Accessibility and Relevance.
- Lesson 4: The Pillars of Grammar: Spelling and Punctuation.
- Lesson 5: Striking the Right Chord: Determining and Maintaining Tone.
- Lesson 6: Navigating the Minefield: Avoiding Discriminatory Language.
- Lessons 7-9: Writing with Purpose: Specialized Business Communications from Letters to Memos.
- Lessons 10-12: The Digital Age Correspondence: Crafting Perfect Emails with Etiquette.
- Lessons 13 & 14: Making First Impressions Count: Resumes and Application Letters.
- Lesson 15: The Final Touch: Proofreading and Editing Techniques.
- Lessons 16-18: Principles and Advanced Concepts: A Deep Dive into Writing Rules and Punctuation.
- Lesson 19: Beyond the Course: Additional Writing Resources.
Ideal for a diverse audience, from budding professionals like assistants and secretaries to seasoned veterans like executives and senior managers, this course promises a significant enhancement in your communication skills, irrespective of your current proficiency level.
To sum it up, as professionals, we owe it to ourselves and our organizations to communicate with precision, clarity, and elegance. Our course stands as a testament to the idea that the art of effective business communication, while intricate, can be mastered with the right guidance. Join us on this enlightening journey, and watch as every word you pen thereafter carries the weight and grace of a seasoned professional.
Course Motivation
Are you looking for a way to advance your career and improve your professional marketability?
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Learning Outcomes
- Describe ways to manage your business writing.
- Describe editing tools used to making your message more accessible to the reader.
- Summarize basic spelling and punctuation rules.
- Describe what your tone should be in business writing.
- Describe how to be politically correct in your business writing.
- Demonstrate acceptable methods for writing business letters.
- Demonstrate acceptable methods for writing business memos.
- Demonstrate how to write acceptable business emails and proper email etiquette.
- Demonstrate how to correctly write and format resumes and application letters.
- Describe the three major writing rules when writing for business.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Student Testimonials
- "I thought the course was very helpful in not just business, but personal and email writing that I use every day. I appreciate the samples in the lessons." -- Laura S.
- "I think it was very helpful, I learned a lot on business writing that I didn't know before I took this course." -- Januari O.
- "I did find the course a helpful refresher. It was quite thorough and included many examples. It would be good for new college hires to review." -- Nina F.
- "This was really helpful. I know enough about writing and grammar to get by but I haven't had any real experiences with business-focused writing until this class. Thank you." -- Lisa L.
- "I have found this business writing course to be extremely helpful. Last week, my supervisor already noticed an improvement in my memos!" -- Joanne M.
- "This course was very helpful and I learned a lot, I'm very thankful." -- Edward J.
- "I really enjoyed this course. I feel more confident with my business writing." -- Tracey B.
- "This course was very helpful. I think it has the right amount of information." -- Joli P.
- "What was most helpful was the assignments graded by the instructor, it is the most detailed in all the classes I was taking. Good job." -- Wei W.
- "The instructor was excellent and very knowledgeable. This was a review of everything that I took in college. Sometimes you become too relaxed with your writing and this course made me realize this." -- Dorothy D.
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