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Business writing in plain English training course

Reader-focused, clearly written documents facilitate decision making in businesses by being easy to read and understand. This course focuses on building your confidence and ability so you can write such documents in clear, plain English, avoiding false elegance and jargon.

We do this in just one day by focusing on:

		What readers look for in a document.
		A simple process for ensuring readers needs are met.
		Applying the process to different document types.

You learn how to:

		Write clearly, effectively and quickly.
		Use plain English to develop a concise, readable and pleasing writing style.
		Apply the principles of plain English to any document type, from emails to reports.
		Project a positive image of yourself and your business.
		Avoid common errors in grammar, spelling and word usage.
		Communicate precisely what you mean.

The course is practical and 'activity-based'. Throughout the course you perform extensive exercises to gain experience in the techniques taught. Delegates may receive instructor feedback on their writing during exercises. Each delegate is invited to bring a piece of writing that they would like to have reviewed.

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

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

Who should attend?

Anyone with basic English skills who wants to develop their writing skills.

Courseware, resources and certification

Delegates receive:

		A course manual to refer to and use throughout the course, and to use post-course to further refine the skills learned.
		Job aids and roadmaps to support your learning.
		A CD containing course exercise materials, job aids and roadmaps for use post-course.
		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 £750 + VAT for the first delegate, plus £50 + VAT per subsequent delegate.

This price is 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 Business writing in plain English training course, please call Steven Smith or Heather Wynton on 01527 834783 or email training@armada.co.uk.

Payment of course fees

Payment for Business writing in plain English training can be made by cheque, BACS/electronic transfer or credit/debit card. Click here for further details.

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 Business writing in plain English training course booking giving less than 10 working days notice, a cancellation fee is payable. Click here for details.