Course Title: Report Writing: The Art of Writing a Good Report
Duration : 2 hours (20 min video)
Course level : Introductory
Delivery method : Online
To protect and enhance its reputation, a business must ensure that every piece of written communication it produces creates the right impression. A well-written business report conveys its message with clarity and credibility, creating a professional impression of both the business and the products or services that it provides.
Report Writing: The Art of Writing a Good Report delivers a straightforward, step-by-step guide to writing better business reports. It explores the importance of setting objectives, explains how to organise information and includes practical tips to make the report more readable. By using the techniques provided, employees will be able to write reports that are clearer, more persuasive and more professional.
Report Writing: The Art of Writing a Good Report is a suitable starting point for anyone who may need to write a report at work, but has little or no knowledge of how to plan, structure or present a readable document.
This course is appropriate to any business sector, there are no formal entry requirements and employees do not require any prior experience.
When you have completed this course you will be able to:
Famous faces including Dawn French and Reece Dinsdale will show you how to and how not to write a report at work. Following the encounters between an engineer and his manager, we follow the progress of a poorly-written report as it is slowly transformed by a clear report-writing structure into a well-presented, readable document.
Set in everyday surroundings, well-known performers act out realistic situations in a light hearted and entertaining way that will help you recognise some common errors and understand how to correct them. The familiar settings and witty role play will help you to apply the material to your own workplace.
Before you begin you’ll take a short test to help identify any knowledge gaps. As you work through the course you’ll be presented with simple exercises to check your learning.
You can start the course straight away and access it at any time, providing you have the use of a computer with an internet connection. The course is available for six months from the date first accessed.
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