Business skills · 1 day
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Clear Business Writing
Every document should read as professionally as your business runs
A practical one day course that turns letters, reports and emails into writing that is crisp, polished and professional. Delivered at your premises or live online.
Length1 day
LevelAll levels
FormatsIn-house · Live online · Public
Group sizeUp to 8 per group
About the Clear Business Writing course
Every letter, report and email speaks volumes about your organisation. This one day course, led by an expert instructor, helps delegates appreciate and practise the principles of successful business writing, so every document that leaves your organisation is crisp, polished and professional.
With trainers based across the UK, we bring this course to your premises nationwide, run it live online via Microsoft Teams, or welcome you to one of our public course venues. Wherever your team is based, we can deliver it.
It pairs well with our Report Writing for Business and Minute Taking courses, or run this course as a live remote class via Microsoft Teams.
- Free training needs analysis before your course
- Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
- Free telephone & email support after your course
Grammar & Style
Correct grammar and punctuation, and avoiding wordy paragraphs, so every document reads cleanly.
Write for Your Reader
Match your writing style to the readership, whether formal or informal, and project credibility.
Editing Like a Pro
Proofreading and editing techniques the professionals use, applied to letters, emails and memos.
Report Structure
Set the right objective, know your audience and structure reports so they land with the reader.
What the day covers
5 modules · tailored to your team on in-house courses
Getting the Ground Rules Right4 topics
- Understanding your natural writing style
- The writing process
- Correct grammar & appropriate punctuation
- Avoiding wordy paragraphs
Style, Credibility & Structure5 topics
- Matching style to readership, whether formal or informal
- Projecting credibility & professionalism
- The logical sequence, achieving your objectives
- Collecting all the information
- Document presentation
Editing & Everyday Writing3 topics
- Editing like the professionals
- Better proofreading
- Letters, emails & memos
Report Writing Essentials4 topics
- What is a report, fulfilling a real purpose
- Setting the right objective
- Preparation, planning & report templates
- Knowing the audience
Structuring & Evaluating Reports2 topics
- Structuring the report using basic patterns
- Evaluating the impact
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to
- Evaluate your own writing and recognise your strengths
- Apply new skills to improve your written English
- Produce professional documents with confidence
- Prepare properly before you start writing
- Present a professional, well structured report
Ways to book this course
Public Course
Classroom Place
£295+ VAT
One day classroom · per person · Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds & Birmingham
- Ideal for one or two people
- Learn alongside delegates from other organisations
- Reference materials & certificate
In House
Full Day Group Course
£795+ VAT
Total group price · One day · up to 8 people · At your premises
- Reasonable course tailoring included
- Trainer travel included
- Reference materials & certificates
Live Online
Full Day Group Course
£745+ VAT
Total group price · One day · up to 8 people · Delivered via Microsoft Teams
- Same content, same trainer, from anywhere
- Reasonable course tailoring included
- Reference materials & certificates
In house and live online prices are per course for up to 8 attendees and include reasonable tailoring and supporting reference material; the in house price also includes trainer travel. Public course price is per delegate. Book 2 or more delegates on the same course and receive significant discounts, click here for information. Training a larger group or several teams? Speak to our team and we’ll help you work out the best way to run it.
Who the course is for
Who should attend
This course will benefit any employees committed to the success of their business and their personal contribution to it. No previous training is needed.
Join a scheduled course
One-day courses, 9:30am to 4:30pm, with refreshments, lunch, reference materials and a certificate. Book 2 or more places for a discount.
| Date | Venue | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 20 October9:30am to 4:30pm | Liverpool | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
| Tuesday 27 October9:30am to 4:30pm | Leeds | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
| Tuesday 3 November9:30am to 4:30pm | London | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
| Tuesday 3 November9:30am to 4:30pm | Manchester | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
| Tuesday 10 November9:30am to 4:30pm | Birmingham | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
| Tuesday 10 November9:30am to 4:30pm | Preston | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
| Tuesday 17 November9:30am to 4:30pm | Liverpool | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
| Tuesday 24 November9:30am to 4:30pm | Leeds | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
| Thursday 7 January9:30am to 4:30pm | Manchester | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
| Friday 8 January9:30am to 4:30pm | Leeds | £295 + VAT per delegate | Request a place |
More than just a training day
Dedicated account managerOne named contact who knows your organisation and your history with us.
Pre-course evaluationFree skills check forms so every delegate lands on the right level.
Course tailoringWe plan and customise closed courses around your roles, systems and files.
CertificatesA Keys Training certificate for every attendee, for training records and ESR.
Management feedbackPost-course feedback reviews so you can see what landed.
Free aftercareTelephone and email support for every delegate after the course.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
Any employee committed to the success of their business and their own contribution to it. In other words, anyone who writes letters, emails, memos or reports as part of their role. No previous training is needed.
Can the course be delivered remotely?
Yes. As well as running the course at your premises, we deliver it as a live online class via Microsoft Teams, the same trainer led day, at a lower group price.
Can the course be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. The closed, in house course is customised to your requests, using your own house style and documents where helpful, with reasonable tailoring included in the fee.
How much does the course cost?
A tailored in house course is £795 + VAT, or £745 + VAT delivered live online, both for up to 8 attendees. A place on a scheduled public course is £295 + VAT per delegate, with discounts for booking 2 or more delegates on the same course.
Where do you deliver public courses?
We run scheduled one day public courses at our venues in Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham. Prefer an in house or live online course instead? Those run UK wide, wherever your team is based.
Do your trainers travel to deliver in house training?
Yes. We have trainers based across the UK, and trainer travel is included in the price of every in house course, there’s no extra charge for us to come to your premises, wherever you’re located.
Ready for writing that gets read and acted on?
Speak with a training advisor to arrange a tailored Clear Business Writing course for your team, at your premises, live online or on a public course.
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Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.
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