ABOUT THE ONLINE COURSE ON BUSINESS WORKPLACE ETHICS

The Business Writing Online Training Course is a practical, easy-to-follow training program designed to improve your written communication skills across a variety of business contexts. Whether you struggle with sentence structure, email etiquette, or writing detailed reports, this course offers step-by-step guidance to help you craft professional documents with confidence and precision.

This self-paced, interactive course is ideal for professionals in all industries who want to strengthen their writing and boost their workplace credibility. You’ll gain access to expert instruction, real-life case studies, and hands-on practice with immediate applications.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Write clearly structured sentences, paragraphs, emails, and reports
2. Use correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting in all business documents
3. Tailor your writing for different audiences and purposes
4. Create professional documents such as proposals, meeting agendas, letters, and executive summaries
5. Edit and proofread your writing with greater confidence and accuracy
6. Communicate ideas with clarity, professionalism, and purpose

BUSINESS WRITING – COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE 1: GETTING STARTED

1. Workshop Objectives

MODULE 2: WORKING WITH WORDS

1. Spelling
2. Grammar
3. Creating a Cheat Sheet
4. Case Study

MODULE 3: CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

1. Parts of a Sentence
2. Punctuation
3. Types of Sentences
4. Case Study

MODULE 4: CREATING PARAGRAPHS

1. The Basic Parts
2. Organization Methods
3. Case Study

MODULE 5: WRITING MEETING AGENDAS

1. The Basic Structure
2. Choosing a Format
3. Writing the Agenda
4. Case Study

MODULE 6: WRITING E-MAILS

1. Addressing Your Message
2. Grammar and Acronyms
3. Case Study

MODULE 7: WRITING BUSINESS LETTERS

1. The Basic Structure
2. Choosing a Format
3. Writing the Letter
4. Case Study

MODULE 8: WRITING PROPOSALS

1. The Basic Structure
2. Choosing a Format
3. Writing the Proposal
4. Case Study

MODULE 9: WRITING REPORTS

1. The Basic Structure
2. Choosing a Format
3. Writing the Report
4. Case Study

MODULE 10: OTHER TYPES OF DOCUMENTS

1. Requests for Proposals
2. Projections
3. Executive Summaries
4. Business Cases
5. Case Study

MODULE 11: PROOFREADING AND FINISHING

1. A Proofreading Primer
2. How Peer Review Can Help
3. Printing and Publishing
4. Case Study

MODULE 12: WRAPPING UP

Earn Your Certificate 

Once you complete the Business Writing Course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is ideal for:

1. Team leaders, project managers, and department heads
2. Students and job seekers preparing for the corporate world
3. Professionals seeking to improve written communication in the workplace
4. Sales and marketing professionals writing client communications
5. Entrepreneurs creating proposals, reports, and presentations
6. Administrative and office staff

Whether you’re writing for internal memos or external clients, this course will help you communicate with clarity and confidence in every message.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Q1. What is business writing and why is it important?
A: Business writing is professional communication used in a work setting, including emails, reports, proposals, agendas, and more. It’s important because clear writing increases understanding, builds credibility, and helps achieve business goals.

Q2. Why do professionals need business writing skills?
A: Strong business writing reduces miscommunication, improves decision-making, supports leadership, and makes a positive impression on colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

Q3. What are common mistakes in business writing?
A: Common errors include unclear structure, poor grammar, overly formal or casual tone, lack of proofreading, and failing to consider the audience.

Q4. What are the main types of business writing?
A: The four main types of business writing include instructional (e.g., manuals), informational (e.g., reports), persuasive (e.g., proposals), and transactional (e.g., emails and letters).

Q5. How is business writing different from academic writing?
A: Business writing focuses on clarity, action, and results with a practical, concise tone, while academic writing emphasizes analysis, formality, and in-depth research.

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