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Plain English and Business Writing

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The ability to writing coherently and in a digestible manner is required across all industries, not simply in journalistic and creative contexts. The ability to communicate effectively through the written word immediately improve your employment prospects and increase your ability to advance within your organisation to more responsible positions.

Throughout this professional development course, you will learn:

Effective Business Communication
Correct Grammar and Plain English
How to write in a variety of business formats
To write in plain English across formats

At Australian College, we offer a comprehensive online learning experience. You can complete your course online in your own time and at your own pace.

Course summary

Qualification gained

Australian College Certificate in Professional Writing (Plain English and Business Writing)

Course code

PEBW

Study mode

Flexible delivery (including online with some projects / activities and/or skills-based training)

Flexible duration (with an option to extend)

Up to 12 months

Study load

Self-paced

Start date

Start anytime

Assessment method

Short Answer Questions, Writing Assessments

Nationally recognised

No

Career Opportunities

Professional Writer
Plain English Writer
Business Writer

Course fees

Payment Option 1 - $2,000.00 upfront*
Payment Option 2 - $300.00 Deposit then 20 x $100.00 Weekly = $2,300.00*
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Course units

Unit 1 - Foundations of Plain English and Business Writing

Reading 1 - The Power of Plain English

What is Plain English?

Key Features of Plain English

Effective Communication in Business

Reasons for Writing

Reading 2 - Writing Style

Sentence Structure

Punctuation for Clarity

Correct Grammar and Plain English

Vocabulary and Style

Writing Paragraphs

Clear Layout

The Use of Graphics

Unit 2 - Development of Plain English and Business Writing

Reading 1 - Writing Business Documents

Writing for a Specific Purpose

Writing Business Letters

Writing Emails, Faxes and Memos

Writing Minutes and Briefing Notes

Writing Submissions

Writing Reports

Writing Promotional Material and Advertising Copy

Writing Newsletters and Bulletins

Writing Electronic Presentations and Website Content

Reading 2 - Plain English in Practice

Emails in Plain English

Reports in Plain English

Letters in Plain English

Newsletters in Plain English

Entry requirements

Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
A good command of written English
Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

Student reviews

"During the course I was working full-time and even had a baby! I would recommend the college to anyone who needs to study at their own pace, not the at the pace of the college!"

Yvonne Clarke

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