Course Overview
This comprehensive 5-day course by IRES equips professionals with essential business writing skills to communicate clearly and effectively. Participants will master grammar, punctuation, and spelling, while learning to plan, structure, and present professional documents. Through interactive exercises, peer feedback, and expert guidance, you’ll gain confidence in crafting high-quality letters, emails, and reports to enhance workplace communication.
Course Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
- Professionals lacking confidence in business writing
- Administrative staff and office managers
- Employees in public, private, corporate, or voluntary sectors
- Individuals preparing for advanced writing courses
Organizational Impact
- Improved quality of professional documents and communications
- Enhanced workplace efficiency through clear written correspondence
- Strengthened organizational reputation with polished writing
- Increased team productivity with effective document structuring
Personal Impact
- Increased confidence in business writing tasks
- Enhanced career prospects through improved communication skills
- Mastery of grammar, punctuation, and document presentation
- Improved ability to plan and edit professional documents
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Master grammar, punctuation, and spelling for professional writing
- Plan, structure, and present clear and concise documents
- Use plain English to connect effectively with readers
- Apply editing and proofreading techniques to ensure quality
- Develop a personal action plan to sustain writing improvement
Course Outline
Module 1: Fundamentals of Business Writing
- Clarifying writing aims and connecting with readers
- Using plain English for clarity and impact
- Understanding sentence structure and grammar basics
- Applying consistent punctuation and style guidelines
- Case Study: Revise a poorly written business email
Module 2: Grammar and Spelling Mastery
- Exploring the building blocks of grammar
- Implementing spelling strategies for accuracy
- Avoiding common grammatical errors in business writing
- Ensuring consistency in tone and style
- Case Study: Correct a document with grammar and spelling errors
Module 3: Planning and Structuring Documents
- Techniques for planning and organizing writing
- Structuring everyday documents: letters, emails, and reports
- Writing effective paragraphs and summaries
- Using signposting for reader clarity
- Case Study: Plan and outline a business report
Module 4: Drafting and Editing Techniques
- Drafting documents with clarity and purpose
- Editing for conciseness and professionalism
- Proofreading to eliminate errors and improve quality
- Applying feedback to refine writing
- Case Study: Edit and proofread a draft letter
Module 5: Presentation and Personal Action Plan
- Designing layouts for professional document presentation
- Formatting letters, emails, and reports effectively
- Creating a personal action plan for ongoing improvement
- Sharing peer feedback and insights
- Case Study: Present a formatted business document
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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