Course description
Business Writing Made Simple
Your writing says a lot about you. Weak writing can be a sign that you lack professionalism and credibility. Strong writing conveys that you are skilled and trustworthy.
This practical 1-day comes packed with in-class exercises and offers immediate feedback to help you quickly develop this crucial skill. Learn a simple process for crafting a clear and concise message and get hands-on practice writing for the results you want—in the correct tone—and with complete clarity and precision. You’ll also review correct grammar, punctuation and spelling, and learn to avoid common problems in business communications.
How You Will Benefit
- Write clear, concise, and effective documents that get real results
- Get through writer’s block and finish a draft quickly
- Choose the right words to set the right tone
- Persuade resistant readers to act on your recommendations
- Deliver difficult messages in tactful ways
- Avoid common grammar, punctuation, and writing errors
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
All professionals who want to learn and practice a fast, simple, proven approach to essential and effective business writing.
Training content
- Understanding the basics of effective business writing
- Pinpointing your purpose and desired results
- Writing well at the document, paragraph, sentence, and word levels
- Creating drafts that project the right tone
- Getting through writer’s block by harnessing the P-O-W-E-R writing process
- Writing a persuasive business case
- Delivering bad news and unpopular messages
- Developing an action plan to keep you growing as a writer
Costs
price for:
- Non Members: $1495
- AMA Members: $1345
Certification / Credits
CEU: 0.6
Reviews
Average rating 4.8
I have taken 3 writing workshops with AMA, and this is by far the best I have taken. I had an exceptional instructor, he knows how to convey his knowledge, he made the class ver...
Very helpful having hands on activities during instruction. The instructor showed a real interest and gave very helpful feedback during activities.
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Excellent content delivered perfectly and clearly by the AMA Instructor. The content supplied was applicable, and the pace was engaging with the exercises and group work through...