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Effective Business Writing

Your writing is a reflection of you and your organization.

Effective writing is a highly transferable skill essential for most jobs. Employment and Social Development Canada recognizes writing as a crucial Skill for Success in the workplace. This practical course is designed to provide you with a solid grasp of the principles of effective business writing and offer a structured method for organizing your thoughts and selecting appropriate words, whether you're composing emails or executive summaries. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to craft clear, concise, and influential business communications.

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How You Will Benefit

  • Understand the principles of effective business writing
  • Overcome writer’s block with easy-to-use strategies and techniques
  • Write with a service-orientation to satisfy your readers’ needs while getting your point across
  • Organize writing to be clear, informative, persuasive and effective
  • Build trust and credibility through your word choice
  • Apply guidelines of effective editing and proofreading to maintain professional standards across all of your writing
  • Project a professional image in your written correspondence
  • Gain confidence in your writing ability
  • Establish a high standard of written communication for yourself and your organization
  • Minimize costs associated with unclear, ineffective communication

Course Features

  • Hands-on activities to engage participants in demonstrating skills 
  • Worksheets and exercises to enhance participation and learning

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Who Should Attend

All professionals who want to become more confident, efficient and effective in their writing. 

 

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$1,845 Member Fee
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$1,995 Non Member Fee
$1,845 Member Fee
View our pricing options
  • Date
    Location
    Time

Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 I write emails and reports every day but worry my message is not clear. Can this workshop help?

Yes. This business writing workshop helps professionals write clearer emails, reports and workplace documents. Participants learn how to organize ideas, structure messages and communicate information so readers understand the key points quickly.

 What skills will I learn in this business writing training?

This business writing training focuses on practical workplace writing skills including organizing ideas, writing concise sentences and structuring professional messages. Participants also learn techniques for writing clearer emails, reports and proposals.

 Who should attend this business writing course?

This business writing course is ideal for managers, professionals and team members who want to improve their written communication at work. Anyone responsible for writing emails, reports or business documents can benefit from strengthening their professional writing skills.

 How can improving business writing help my career?

Strong business communication writing skills help professionals communicate ideas clearly, avoid misunderstandings and build credibility. Clear writing also saves time by reducing back-and-forth emails and helping readers quickly understand your message.

 What is the difference between business writing and general writing?

Business writing focuses on communicating information clearly and efficiently in a professional setting. This workshop teaches how to write with purpose, organize information logically and adapt your writing style for different workplace audiences.

 How can I make my workplace writing more concise and effective?

Effective workplace writing focuses on clarity, structure and simplicity. This workshop provides practical techniques for editing sentences, removing unnecessary words, and presenting information in a way that makes messages easier to read and understand.

Course Reviews

4.3 ★★★★★★★★★★ 181 Reviews

Participant Feedback Summary (AI generated based on all reviews)

Participants say Effective Business Writing is worthwhile, relevant, and useful for strengthening business writing skills. Participants describe learning about proper communication, current writing styles, and ways to polish their writing at different stages of their careers. They also valued relatable knowledge, real examples, and a learning experience that encouraged participation and helped keep the group engaged. Several comments note that the course was well paced and supported by knowledgeable facilitation that helped connect the content to business writing practice.

  • Business writing skills
  • Current writing styles
  • Proper communication
  • Real examples
  • Participant engagement

Recent Reviews

  • Balpreet K., Logistics Coordinator Nov 24, 2025

  • Past Participant, Sr. Analyst, Financial Operations Nov 25, 2024

  • Matt L., Supplier Development Jul 17, 2024

    Enjoyed the course content and course delivery.

  • Jay S., Business Development Representative Jul 17, 2024

    Lew is very good at what she does, knows her stuff and able to speak to the crowd she is teaching.

  • Danny V., Supervisor of By-law Enforcement Apr 23, 2024

    It was a very encouraging and engaging course. Dr. Lew is an amazing instructor with sincere passion and knowledge of the material. I have definitely taken away much knowledge from the course and I would recommend the course to anyone who wishes to take

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