Effective Business Writing
There’s never been a more important time to write powerfully. In this era of busy lifestyles, short deadlines and even shorter attention spans; clear, concise and effective writing is a must.
The Effective Business Writing short course will provide you with practical skills and techniques to improve the quality of your written communication. Focussing on structure, purpose, conciseness and plain language; this course will enable you to produce attention grabbing documents that engage your audience.
Your employer will benefit because:
You’ll have the skills to write professional documents that are clear, reader-focussed and highly engaging.
This course is right for you:
If your role involves written communication in various forms, or you would like to develop your professional writing skills.
Performance outcomes:
- Plan, draft and prepare written communications in a variety of formats
- Adapt your writing style to reflect the nature of the document and its target audience
- Present documentation for impact using plain language and appropriate tone
- Review and proof-read communications to ensure quality and consistency
| Start date | Start time | End date | End time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2013 | 9:00 AM | 11/06/2013 | 5:00 PM | NSW |
| 22/07/2013 | 9:00 AM | 22/07/2013 | 5:00 PM | ACT |
| 25/07/2013 | 9:00 AM | 25/07/2013 | 5:00 PM | NSW |
| 27/08/2013 | 9:00 AM | 27/08/2013 | 5:00 PM | NSW |
| 17/09/2013 | 9:00 AM | 17/09/2013 | 5:00 PM | NSW |
| 19/09/2013 | 9:00 AM | 19/09/2013 | 5:00 PM | ACT |
| 24/10/2013 | 9:00 AM | 24/10/2013 | 5:00 PM | NSW |
| 08/11/2013 | 9:00 AM | 08/11/2013 | 5:00 PM | NSW |
The Effective Business Writing short course aligns with the following competency:
Additional fees may apply if you choose to be assessed in this competency.
The Effective Business Writing short course can contribute towards the following Qualifications:

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What to expect
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Online Self-Assessment
To help participants measure their understanding of the subject and determine learning priorities for the workshop and beyond. We typically provide this for you 2 weeks before your face to face workshop.
Hello
The facilitator will call within two weeks prior to the workshop to better understand your requirements so that the workshop can be tailored as needed.You receive a call around a week before we meet you face to face.
eLearning
Interactive learning modules and templates, including the Harvard Manage Mentor program for ongoing learning in the workplace or after hours. We typically make this available for you before your face to face workshop and you usually have between 90 days and 12 months afterwards to utilize the e-learning.
Workshop
Face-to-face group sessions with a heavy emphasis on practical learning and developing critical skills. Please see published dates for face to face workshops in the calendar.
Supplementary Notes
In-depth support information and activities that provide the bigger picture beyond course content and theory. You have access to these two weeks before the face to face workshop and for 12 months following.
Embedding Learning
Follow-up activities, calls or webinars take place two to three weeks after the workshop to help participants transfer what they have learnt back in to the workplace.
Assessment
Participants are measured by AIM assessors at the end of their learning process, for competency, based on tasks related to applying new skills and knowledge in the workplace.



