Professional Skills
Business Writing Fundamentals
Whether you’re writing an email, report, internal training document, or pitch – the ability to communicate a message effectively through writing is an essential business skill. In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of business writing. First, you’ll learn how to define your writing goals, analyze your audience,...
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About this course
Whether you’re writing an email, report, internal training document, or pitch – the ability to communicate a message effectively through writing is an essential business skill. In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of business writing. First, you’ll learn how to define your writing goals, analyze your audience, and choose the best medium for your message. You’ll then explore techniques for structuring your writing – and editing and proofreading your work. Finally, take your writing style to the next level with tips to ensure that it’s clear, concise, and courteous.
Course outline
13 topics · 65 min
- 1 The Power of Effective Business Writing
- 2 Define Your Writing Goals
- 3 Know Your Audience
- 4 Choose the Best Medium
- 5 Structure Your Writing
- 6 Edit and Proofread Your Work
- 7 Writing Style
- 8 Be Concise
- 9 Be Clear
- 10 Be Courteous
- 11 Do’s and Don’ts
- 12 Summary
- 13 Quiz
Business Writing Fundamentals
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