Business Writing Skills

The ability to express yourself clearly on paper is an important business skill. And yet, good writing stems from a set of well-rounded principles that will help you save time and give you confidence in your written communication. Using simple, practical tools and techniques, that can be practiced under supportive guidance; this course will help you to write in a way that is concise and meaningful, leaving a positive impression of both you and your organisation.

Course Dates:

  27 Feb 2008

Price:  $475 + GST per delegate
Call 03 9642 2862 for in-house pricing.

  28 May 2008

Delegate numbers:  6 min 12 max

Venue:  Melbourne.

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed to help those who are responsible for producing written material as part of their position and who want to increase the impact of their writing.

Once the course is complete you should be able to:

  • Write clearly and concisely so that readers understand your message straight away
  • Focus your message towards the reader's needs
  • Structure your writing so that it achieves its purpose
  • Express your ideas in clear language
  • Save time by reducing the need for rewriting.

Course Content

  • Identify common writing problems
  • Establish the link between purpose and action
  • Structure
  • Language
  • Rules to improve clarity
  • Using real examples, practice the skills to achieve a professional impression
  • Apply new techniques in writing a persuasive letter or email
  • Editing
  • Feedback

How is the course conducted?

The course conducted as a 1 day workshop session held at MaST's CBD location. The session is engaging and stimulating yet relevant to the audience in both style and content by including role plays, continual opportunities for discussion, and activities.

Our workshop groups are limited to 12 participants (a minimum of 6 is required), to ensure opportunities for individual attention and an enhanced learning experience.

You will be provided with a comprehensive course manual, access to MaST's post-course online resources, and ongoing telephone support from the team at MaST.

 

To book a Business Writing course, or to arrange in-house training, please call the training team on 03 9642 2862, or email us at mast@mastaustralia.com.au to let us know how we can help you.