Advanced Business Writing (P785)

Writing That Means Business

This course will be scheduled in the fall of 2023. We will add dates to the website as soon as they become available. For more information please contact us at opentraining@pmctraining.com or call 613-234-2020, ext. 18.

Effective business writing helps you get your job done by showing you how to communicate effectively and appropriately. You will learn how to organize your thoughts, use appropriate wording, target your communication, and write clearly. Good business writing brings results, so it’s worth learning how to do it well.

This seminar will help you become a better communicator. That means you will be able to work more effectively and make life easier for your associates. Everyone will appreciate the effort you put into writing appropriately.

This workshop will include lecture, practice exercises, and discussion. Those taking this course will be provided with a workbook of notes, exercises and references.

This is a one-day workshop in Ottawa.

Space is still available for all dates listed, unless otherwise noted.

Learning Outcomes

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

Communicate more effectively
Write for the intended reader
Include the appropriate information
Organize your writing effectively
Use the proper wording
Be concise
Use plain language
Write more professionally
Be more confident about your writing

Workshop Topics

First Things First

Know your reader
Use house style and templates
Research as needed

Organizing Appropriately

Understand how people read today
Put your message up front
Use sections appropriately
Use topic sentences effectively

Putting it in Writing

Use clear and concise English
Write effectively

Ensure you have included the right amount of information
Understand why good grammar matters
Construct paragraphs and sentences for maximum readability

Making it Look Good

Use Word styles to your advantage
Use your departmental or house style for a coherent look
Understand why readers need white space

Who Should Attend This Course?

Everyone whose work requires them to do a significant amount of business writing.

Does This Course Address Your Competency Development Needs?

This training workshop addresses:

• Achievement/Results Orientation
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Analytical Thinking
• Change Management and Leadership
• Client Service
• Communication
• Dealing with Difficult Situations
• Document Use
• Engagement and Motivation
• Impact and Influence
• Innovation and Initiative
• Interpersonal Relations
• Leadership
• Learning Support/Continuous Learning
• Management Excellence
• Planning/Organizing
• Policy Development
• Promotion
• Reading Skills
• Relationship/Network Building
• Risk Management and Assessment
• Strategic Thinking
• Writing Skills