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Effective Business Writing

Do you have a nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might also improve your career prospects? Don't let small gaps in your business writing skills prevent you from reaching your full potential! It doesn't matter whether you're a clerical worker, an engineer, or an executive. If you communicate with others in writing, you need this course to help you identify and eliminate problem areas. By the end of this course, you'll know the secret to developing powerful written documents that immediately draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue until your very last, well-chosen word.

Course Objectives

Study brainstorming technique that will help make writing easier and more fun for you right away.

Learn how to disentangle the efforts of your creative and critical sides, and you'll come to understand why both sides are important components of good writing.

Learn why writing is one of the best problem-solving tools around.


Outline of instruction

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Text and Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
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.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course will help you identify gaps and eliminate problem areas in your writing skills.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]

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Requisites: None

To view information on this course and additional non-degree course offerings, visit the Workforce Continuing Education Catalog