Course Duration: 1 day

Better Professional Writing

Clarity, continuity and creativity

Designed for those who use writing in their professional lives, this course assumes a good grasp of the basics such as spelling and grammar. It looks at improving the quality of documents and enhancing the style, impact and clarity of written work.

Course Detail

This course is designed for people who use writing in their professional lives and would like to enhance the style, impact and clarity of their work.

Please note that this course is not focused on writing basics such as spelling, grammar or basic English skills. Instead, it is designed for those who already have a good grasp of the basics and are ready to elevate the quality and impact of documents such as reports; promotional copy; professional records; correspondence; articles; policies and procedures; proposals; persuasive text and explanatory documents.

Topics include

  • Purpose-driven text
  • Language and vocabulary
  • Objective vs persuasive writing
  • Organisation and flow
  • Legal issues, attribution and copyright
  • Clarity, brevity and efficiency
  • Brand voice and writing tone
  • Authenticity and impact
  • Format, layout and visual appeal
  • The power of editing

This course includes

  • Engaging, up-to-date materials.
  • Take-home resource package.
  • All day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.
  • Certificate of attendance.
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Group Bookings

Need this course, or something similar, for your team? We have separate group pricing for custom training.

Instead of attending a public course, it can be more cost-effective if we run this course for your team at your premises on a date of your choosing.

Contact us to discuss your specific needs & to obtain a quote.

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Upcoming Course Dates

Please take note of our training course refund terms & conditions.

Public training PRICES – 2023/2024

Our scheduled public training courses are held at our venue and include take-home course materials and all-day catering.

Price per person:

One-day courses: $315 Standard | $215 NFP | $145 Concession

Two-day courses: $540 Standard | $370 NFP | $250 Concession

Half-day courses: $190 Standard | $130 NFP | $85 Concession

  • Standard: Corporate and Government
  • NFP: Staff of non-profit organisations, micro-businesses with less than 5 staff and self-funded waged individuals
  • Concession: Concession Card Holders paying as individuals

 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC TRAINING

We offer a small number of scholarships to those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Scholarship recipients pay a nominal fee toward catering and materials ($25 half day | $45 one day | $90 two days). Links to apply for scholarships are shown in individual events when available.

CUSTOM training PRICES – 2023

The prices below are valid until end of 2023. However, while 2024 will see a necessary price rise to keep pace with increasing costs, all custom courses booked by the end of 2023, with deposit paid, will be charged at 2023 prices regardless of when the course is delivered.

Custom courses for your organisation are suitable for groups of 6 to 24 people and include quality take-home materials and course customisation.

Price per group:

One-day courses: $2200 Standard | $1850 NFP

Two-day courses: $4400 Standard | $3700 NFP

Half-day courses: $1400 Standard | $1200 NFP

Contact us for a personalised quote.

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