Business Writing
Produce useful emails, reports, proposals and instructions that readers can act on.
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What you’ll learn
- Create writing briefs for an email, report and proposal.
- Edit a 200-word stock note for a mobile reader.
- Draft a request email and respectful follow-up.
- Write a one-page report comparing the two periods.
- Write a one-page proposal and a five-step ordering procedure.
- Edit the portfolio using a four-pass checklist.
Your learning journey
6 modules · 6 lessons · 7 practical activities · 6 module quizzes · 1 final assessment
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1. Audience, purpose and planning3 activities
- LessonAudience, purpose and planning
- PracticeCreate writing briefs for an email, report and proposal.
- QuizModule 1 knowledge check
2. Structure and plain language3 activities
- LessonStructure and plain language
- PracticeEdit a 200-word stock note for a mobile reader.
- QuizModule 2 knowledge check
3. Emails, requests and follow-up3 activities
- LessonEmails, requests and follow-up
- PracticeDraft a request email and respectful follow-up.
- QuizModule 3 knowledge check
4. Reports, evidence and recommendations3 activities
- LessonReports, evidence and recommendations
- PracticeWrite a one-page report comparing the two periods.
- QuizModule 4 knowledge check
5. Proposals, procedures and commitments3 activities
- LessonProposals, procedures and commitments
- PracticeWrite a one-page proposal and a five-step ordering procedure.
- QuizModule 5 knowledge check
6. Editing, accessibility and responsible AI5 activities
- LessonEditing, accessibility and responsible AI
- PracticeEdit the portfolio using a four-pass checklist.
- PracticeComplete your course portfolio
- QuizModule 6 knowledge check
- FinalFinal course assessment
Your practical project
A professional writing portfolio: decision email, one-page report, short proposal, procedure and edited before/after sample.
Follow each activity’s instructions. Self-assessed practice and reviewer-graded portfolios are identified inside the course.
Before you begin
Requirements
A device with internet for the platform; paper or a free document/spreadsheet tool for practice. Paid software and live advertising spend are not required.
Who this course is for
Learners developing practical communication skills for work, business or career growth.
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Complete every required activity and score at least 80% on every required assessment, including the final. Reviewer-graded activities must also be approved where required. Verify your email and confirm your certificate name.
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