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Business Communication - Fundamentals of Business Writing - Revised
Improve your business letter and report writing skills with the help of this free online business writing course.
Description
This course will first introduce you to the rules that govern written language. You will be guided through the legal implications of business writing and learn why preparation is essential for this type of writing. The course will then teach you how to think critically and employ strategies to overcome the common fears of writing. You will also learn the who, what, where, when, why, and how of business writing, as well as the planning process and essential elements of a business document.
Next, the course will discuss why there is a need for writing effective business letters and teach you the basic layouts of professional business letters. You will then look into report writing and study its characteristics and structure. You will learn how to evaluate and organize necessary materials, as well as study the drafting and editing steps. By the end of the course, you will have greatly boosted your ability to prepare and present information using a writing style that results in understanding, retention, and motivation to act.
In the modern business world, having the skill to write a professional business letter is of great importance. This Business Communication - Fundamentals of Business Writing online course will teach you the writing styles that are most appropriate for business communications. Whether you are sending an inquiry to a company or applying for a job, having a correctly formatted letter can make the difference between having the letter taken seriously or not. So, check out the course and start enhancing your letter writing skills, today!
Modules
Business Communication - Introduction to Business Writing
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Business Communication - Introduction to Business Writing - Learning Outcomes
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Principles of Written Communication
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Think, Then Write: Writing Preparation
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A Planning Checklist for Business Messages
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Writing Styles
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Business Communication - Introduction to Business Writing - Lesson Summary
Business Communication - Writing Business Letters
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Business Communication - Writing Business Letters - Learning Outcomes
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Business Letter writing Skills - Part 1
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Business Letter writing Skills - Part 2
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Business Letter writing Skills - Part 3
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Business Communication - Writing Business Letters - Lesson Summary
Business Communication - Report Writing
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Business Communication - Report Writing - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Report Writing - Part 1
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Introduction to Report Writing - Part 2
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Introduction to Report Writing - Part 3
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Writing Reports - Part 1
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Writing Reports - Part 2
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Writing Reports - Part 3
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Business Communication - Report Writing - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- List and describe the rules that govern written language;
- Describe the planning process and essential elements of a business document;
- Demonstrate your ability to prepare and present information using a writing style that will increase understanding, retention, and motivation to act;
- Discuss the legal implications of business writing;
- Explain the need for writing effective business letters;
- List the elements of a business letter; - Describe the three basic layouts of business letters.
Certification
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