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Writing effective reports training course

Report writing is an essential skill for both the individual and the business. For the individual it is a career skill that can make a huge difference to how they are perceived within their field. For the business the ability to communicate clearly both internally and externally is a key indicator of likely success.

In this practical activity-based course, you gain the skills to quickly create more effective business reports that are reader-focused and persuasive. The result is greater business efficiency, increased profitability and a higher level of employee and customer satisfaction.

This course is structured so that your own templates can be integrated into the course flow and the course can be customised to your exact business needs. It is ideal for managers, professionals and employees at all levels who have to prepare reports on a regular basis.

You learn how to:

		Plan your reports to target your readers and achieve your objectives.
		Produce compelling recommendation reports that are easy to read, understand and act upon.
		Use the pyramid structure of reports to appeal to differing groups of readers.
		Improve understanding of your documents by structuring information in a way that is helpful to your readers.
		Increase your confidence in creating effective written communication to deliver successful reports.
		Develop a clear, persuasive writing style.

The course is practical and 'activity-based'. Throughout the course you perform extensive exercises to gain experience in the techniques taught.

Click here for the full course outline. Further information is provided below:

		General course information
		When, where and how much does it cost?
		Booking a course
		Payment of course fees
		Accommodation
		Cancellations

General course information

Duration

Two days, which provides ample time for delegates to do exercises and receive feedback on their work.

Option of cut-down one day course is available.

Who should attend?

Anyone who wants to improve their report writing skills. The course is particularly appropriate for managers at all levels, management-track professionals and employees who have to prepare reports on a regular basis.

Courseware, resources and certification

Delegates receive:

		Comprehensive courseware and exercise materials to refer to and use throughout the course, and to use as a refresher following the course.
		Checklists and job aids to focus each stage of the writing process.
		A report template, incorporating best practice design and structure as taught in the course, and a substantial amount of document automation to expedite the production of reports.
		A CD containing course exercise materials, checklists and job aids for use back in the workplace.
		A certificate confirming they have attended and successfully completed the course.

After course support

Delegates are entitled to 30 days email support from Armada to help with any post-training issues.

When, where and how much does it cost?

This course is run on-demand, meaning it can be run on a date and at a location that suits you, which may be our training centre in Bromsgrove (close to Birmingham and the M5/M6/M40/M42 motorway network) or your venue.

Our fee for running this course at our training centre is:

		Two day course: £995 + VAT for the first delegate, plus £100 + VAT per subsequent delegate.
		Cut-down one day course: £550 + VAT for the first delegate, plus £100 + VAT per subsequent delegate.

These prices are inclusive of refreshments, a buffet lunch, and all relevant courseware and resources.

Please contact us for a price for running this course at your venue.

Booking a course

To book a Writing effective reports training course, please call Steven Smith on 01527 834781 or email steven.smith@armadaonline.co.uk.

Payment of course fees

Course fees can be paid by:

		Cheque This should be made out to 'Armada' and posted to our Bromsgrove address.
		Money transfer direct to our bank account Please call Steven Smith on 01527 834781 for details.

Before paying for the course, please book your course place.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation, delegates attending training with Armada are entitled to discounted rates at local hotels. See Local accommodation for details.

Cancellations

If a company or delegate cancels a Writing effective reports training training course booking giving less than 10 working days notice, a cancellation fee is payable. See Training course cancellation terms for details.