Professional Writing Skills Suite

Professional Writing Skills Suite

To be successful in nearly any profession and even in your personal life, you must have the fundamental skills to communicate in writing. This series is designed to give you the tools you need. You will begin with a grammar refresher, then develop professional writing skills to ensure you express yourself clearly before developing effective written business documents. Whether you're hoping to improve your job prospects, express yourself in a blog, or even publish your writing, this course will help you gain the essential skills through interactive activities and hands-on exercises.

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Grammar Refresher

The key to effective writing and speaking is English grammar. Whether you are just now learning the basics of grammar or if you need a refresher, this course will help you develop the foundational skills you need. In this course, you'll explore the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, and we'll even get into the details of phrases, clauses, problem words, common grammar mistakes, and much more! An instructor will guide you every step of the way as you learn grammar through hands-on, practical exercises. You'll also learn through short videos, examples, and even fun games. Take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence!

Writing Essentials

Master the essentials of writing, and become the stellar wordsmith you always wanted to be! In this course, you'll develop the skills you need to excel at business communications, express yourself clearly online, and take your creative literary talents to a new level. Whether you're hoping to get a better job, write for a blog, or publish your short story, this course will give you the writing tools you need for success.

Fundamentals of Professional Writing

Enhance your career prospects by developing strong business writing skills that support clear, professional, and persuasive communication. This course will help you identify skill gaps and correct problem areas to improve the effectiveness and impact of your workplace documents.

This professional writing course focuses on building strong business writing skills to boost your professional effectiveness, focusing on clear, concise, and persuasive communication across multiple document types. Through practical, real-world examples, you will develop strategies for writing emails, reports, digital content (web, social, and mobile), and other common workplace communications.

Course content also covers how to leverage modern tools, including AI, to write more efficiently, tailor messages to varied audiences, and deliver polished content that achieves results.

Suite bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Suite bundles.

Syllabus

  1. Grammar Refresher
    1. Using Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives
    2. Using Verbs and Adverbs
    3. Using Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections
    4. Capitalization and Punctuation
    5. Commas
    6. Sentences
    7. Plural and Possessive Words
    8. Difficult and Confusing Words
    9. Phrases
    10. Agreement
    11. Common Sentence Problems
    12. Becoming a Better Writer
  2. Writing Essentials
    1. Writing: Your Dynamic New Tool
    2. Words: Picking the Right One
    3. Spelling: Tips and Practice
    4. Usage: Which Word Goes Where
    5. Sentences: Writing Them Effectively
    6. Ending Punctuation: When, Where, and Why
    7. Commas: Mastery at Last!
    8. Semicolons, Colons, and All the Rest: A Quick Review
    9. Paragraphs: How They Help You Communicate
    10. Formatting: Tools and Tips to Help Your Content Shine
    11. Writing for Electronic Media: Quirks and Characteristics
    12. Putting It All Together: Writing Well!
  3. Fundamentals of Professional Writing
    1. Understanding Your Audience
    2. Defining the Purpose of Your Professional Writing
    3. Writing Clear and Concise Emails, Reports, and Other Business Communication
    4. AI-Powered Solutions for Business Writing
    5. Tone and Voice for Diverse Business Audiences
    6. Essential Formatting, Grammar, and Punctuation
    7. Visual Storytelling With Graphics and Images
    8. Resources for Business Writing
    9. Ethical and Legal Considerations for Writing in a Professional Environment
    10. Revision Techniques for Polished Professional Writing
    11. Web, Social, and Mobile Writing Essentials
    12. Building Confidence and Overcoming Writing Challenges

Requirements

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to complete this course. 


Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 12 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Instructor

Ann Linquist

Ann Linquist is a continuing education instructor on college campuses, at corporations, and with non-profit organizations. She has helped thousands of adults learn to tackle their writing tasks with enthusiasm. Having written everything from novels to newsletters, articles to ad copy, Linquist is able to address the writing needs of each individual. The breadth of her background ensures a powerful, involving learning experience that builds on the strengths of each participant.

Curt Simmons

Curt Simmons, B.A., M.Ed, is a best-selling author, trainer, and multi-media expert. He holds degrees in English and communication studies and has more than 10 years of experience teaching English and writing in the classroom. Additionally, Simmons has authored numerous books on a wide variety of technology topics and has been a technical editor for numerous other titles.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

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