Written Communication
Explores the key considerations, common pitfalls and barriers that can affect the clarity and effectiveness of written communication.
Course Aim
The aim of Writing for Business is to develop your knowledge and understanding of business writing. As a manager this course will focus on enhancing your written communication, and perfecting your writing style, enabling you to communicate accurate and clear messages.
Topics
Effective Writing Skills
Focuses on practical techniques for improving business writing, the ABC principles of effective communication, the difference between documents and reports, and how to present business reports professionally.
Methodology
This course is delivered through eLearning and is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Learn at your own pace, at a time and place that suits you, using your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
Certification
Successful learners will receive an ATHE-endorsed certificate. While no CPD points are awarded, the course supports ongoing Continuing Professional Development by enhancing relevant workplace knowledge and skills.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify key considerations in business writing and evaluate common pitfalls that can reduce clarity, professionalism and impact
- Analyse common barriers to effective written communication and apply practical strategies to overcome them in a business context
- Apply eight practical techniques to improve clarity, structure and professionalism in business writing
- Explain the key principles of the ABC framework and use them to enhance accuracy, brevity and clarity in written communication
- Distinguish between general written documents and formal business reports, identifying their purpose, structure and audience expectations
- Demonstrate best practice in the formatting and presentation of business reports to ensure readability, professionalism and impact
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