Business Writing with Positive Impact

Name: Business Writing with Positive Impact
Start: 2020-01-21T09:00:00-08:00
End: 2020-01-21T16:30:00-08:00
Location: Training Connection

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Course Details

Price:

$350 4 seats left

Start Date:

Tue, Jan 21, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Next start dates (3)

Location:

Downtown, Downtown/Northeast
915 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1800
Btwn Harbor Fwy & S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, California 90017 (Map)

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Description

Class Level: All levels

Age Requirements: 14 and older

Average Class Size: 5

What you'll learn in this business writing class:

In this class, you will learn how to write more persuasive and effective emails, letters and sales proposals and create a more favorable impression of themselves and their organization.

You will learn step by step how to produce clear and direct emails, letters, proposals and copy for ads and public announcements. This course is interactive, fast-paced, fun, and full of tips and techniques you can use immediately.

Learning Objectives

Proper use of punctuation
Avoiding common spelling mistakes
Avoiding common errors in grammar and layout
Choosing words wisely
Writing effective emails and meeting agendas
Writing effective reports and proposals
Writing for special circumstances
Writing persuasively
Different writing styles for different audiences

Detailed Course Outline

Choosing Your Words Carefully
- Working with Nouns, Pronouns and Verbs
- Identifying Adjectives and Adverbs
- Deleting (Unnecessary) Redundancies
- Recognizing Clichés
- Active and Passive Voice
- Synonyms, Antonyms and Homonyms
- Avoiding Sexist Language
Constructing Sentences
- Parts of a Sentence
- Types of Sentences
- Problematic vs. acceptable fragments
- Run-ons
- Comma Splices
Creating Paragraphs
- The Basic Parts
- Organization Methods
- Forming Parallel Construction
- Correct use of punctuation
Editing Effectively
- The Basic Parts
- Organization Methods
Know Your Audience
- Identifying Communication Styles
- Writing to Specific Styles
- Ten Techniques for Effective Communication
- Voluntary Learning Contract
Meeting Agendas
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
- Writing the Agenda
Email Communication
- Types of email writing
- Structure basics
Writing Business Letters
- Formal, Informal and Request
- Styles of Business Letters
Writing Proposals
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
Writing Reports
- Define Report Subject
- Choosing a Format
- Research, Draft and Finalizing
Writing for Special Circumstances
- Special Kinds of Business Writing
- Conveying Bad News Tactfully
- When the News Is Especially Sensitive
- Writing Persuasively
- Using the Motivated Sequence Outline

What's included:

Training Manual
Certificate of Course Completion
FREE Repeat Policy

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Refund Policy

Cancellations:
Cancellations made more than 5 days before the commencement of the training, qualify for a refund less a $100 administration fee.
Cancellations made 5 days or less before the commencement of the training, will not be eligible for a refund
We are not able to offer refunds for no-shows or uncompleted courses.

Rescheduling:
Rescheduling requests made 5 days before the commencement of the training are free. Rescheduling that takes place within 5 days of the commencement of the training will incur a $100 administration fee. We do not charge for student substitutions at any time.

If your student wants to confirm her seat on the future class now, then there is a $100 transfer fee payable. Alternatively, as she may not have been aware of our terms, if she is willing to check back with us 2-3 days before a future class, and provided the class is confirmed to run, we will slot her in and waive the cancellation fee.

Money Back Guarantee
We offer a money back guarantee on our public classes.

If the training does not meet expectations, students can leave the class at the end of Day 1 (or by lunchtime in the case of single day courses) and request a refund. Students have to notify the training center manager before they leave and return all the training materials to qualify for a refund.

We are unable to offer a money back guarantee to students who leave a class later than the times noted above. Students can however still repeat the training (often with a different trainer).

Map

Training Connection
Downtown, Downtown/Northeast
915 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1800
Btwn Harbor Fwy & S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, California 90017 Downtown, Downtown/Northeast
915 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1800
Btwn Harbor Fwy & S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, California 90017

All classes at this location

The easiest access is from the State 110N Freeway (Harbor Hwy)

If traveling North-bound on 110N Hwy

Take the 9th St exit

Turn Left at Figueroa Street

Turn Left into Wilshire Blvd

915 Wilshire is on the Right (look for the Bank of the West located in our lobby)

The entrance to our parking garage is also on the left hand side of building.

If traveling South-bound on 110S Hwy

Take the 4th St exit towards WILSHIRE blvd / 6TH St / 3RD St

Turn left at Wilshire Blvd

915 Wilshire is on the Left (look for the Bank of the West located in our lobby)

The entrance to our parking garage is also on the left hand side of building.

Start Date	Time	Teacher	# Sessions	Price

Tue, Jan 21	9:00am - 4:30pm	TBD	1	$350

Wed, Feb 26	9:00am - 4:30pm	TBD	1	$350

Thu, Apr 02	9:00am - 4:30pm	TBD	1	$350

Tue, May 12	9:00am - 4:30pm	TBD	1	$350

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Reviewed by Ranmal R. on 9/13/2019

Carol was a fantastic teacher!

Reviewed by Carolina Z. on 9/19/2016

The course was very hands-on. I would reccomend to a friend. I learned more than expected in this course. The teacher was exceptional too.

Reviewed by Karen C. on 1/31/2016

I have not attended a writing class in many many years and was a bit hesitant about what was going to happen. I found the class to be outstanding and very informative. I would take the class again and learn more as there was so much valuable information. The teacher was outstanding. Take it! Karen

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