Employability Skills

The general overview of the course, we will lay a foundation and explain why business writing matters.

The Overview

Welcome to the Course

This is an introductory element to the course which will help you realize why business writing matters in the business world.

Introduction

Laying the Foundation to Writing

Communication: An Overview

Forms of Communication

Why Good Business Writing Matters

Objectives and Styles of Writing

Understanding Business Writing

Why Are You Writing?

Bryan A Garner

Good Business Starts With A Purpose

Power of Words

Who Am I Writing For?

Cost of Poor Writing

Key Communication Challenges

Introduction to Business Writing 

This module covers the forms of communication, objectives, the styles of writing and the cost of poor writing.

Becoming An Effective Writer

Business Writing Skills

Avoid As Best As Possible

Using Bullets

The 7 C's of Written Communication

Becoming an Effective Writer 

This module will help you know what steps you can follow in business writing such as sourcing information, and tailoring your message etc.

Steps In Business Writing

Key Considerations

Source of Information and Ideas

Tailor your Message

Macro Structure

The Carpenter: Key Consideration

What to Avoid

The Carpenter Summary

Table of Content

Content

Steps in Business Writing 

In this module, you will learn the types of documents which are essential for delivering a message in a professional setting.

Documents Types 

Tips on Business Letters

The Case for Minutes

Minutes of Meeting

Business Proposals

Types of Documents

This module focuses on email management, and gives details about the elements you should take into consideration when constructing an email.

E-mail Management

Email Management

Key Focus Areas In Email Management

Replying E-mails

Email Management 

In this module, the focus is on the effects of plagiarism, and how it can be avoided by referencing the original owner of a quote or sentence.

Ethics in Business Writing

Ethics in Writing

Reference, Citation and Plagiarism

Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism

Ethics in Business Writing 

This module concludes the course and gives a recap of everything that was discussed throughout the course.

Outro

A Few Points to Remember

Conclusion and Recap

Quiz

Conclusion

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Hone your skills to effectively articulate your vision and message through our business writing course. Gain proficiency in various business communications like emails, memos, and proposals with simple yet impactful writing tools and techniques.

A Guide to Business Writing for Career Success

Nigerian Youth Academy

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