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Effective Writing Skills - Level 1
Outcomes: By the end of the course participants will:
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Know how to develop strategies for planning, drafting, editing and reviewing written communications
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Build their current levels of knowledge and understanding of what makes effective communication
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Have increased the number of techniques and tools they can use when producing written communications for a range of stakeholders
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Develop your awareness of using words, sentences, paragraphs and structures of communications to gain the support of management and stakeholders.
Overview
Off the shelf (OTS)
This course is designed to improve the existing writing skills of candidates pursuing continuous personal development. This course is best suited to those who are in the early stages of drafting written communications. Writing skills, like any skills, need to be practiced and developed. Professional writers know that they can learn new techniques and methods every day. This workshop is designed for those whose job involves any form of writing including emails and correspondence.
Course aims - The course will cover:
• Discussions on communications theory, techniques and tools you can apply when writing e-mails, letters and short reports.
• Putting theory into practice using checklists to help you get the draft right first time and at speed.
• Study of solid structures to present your work in a professional personal manner following your corporate style to internal and external customers.
• Reflection on your ever-developing capabilities and confidence that your documents will meet their aims.
Delivery method
Virtual
Course duration
6 hours
Competency level
Foundation
Delivery method
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Virtual
Course duration
6 hours
Competency level
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Foundation
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