There’s an old expression, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” That might be true. However, people do it all the time. 

Emails, letters, proposals, white papers, etc. – the written word is often the “cover” that people are judging. So, the question for all of us to ask is this: “Is my written communication professional and appropriate?” 

Effective Business Writing addresses written communication in the business and professional world. It addresses a number of subjects to help you become more efficient and effective in your writing: 

  • Simplifying the process 
  • Writing to your audience 
  • Organizing your document 
  • Adopting appropriate formality 
  • Using active and passive voice 
  • Writing clearly and concisely 
  • Proofreading 
  • And much more

Course Intro Video


Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to This Platform

    • Student Walkthrough (New & Improved Course Player)

    • Course Checklist
  • 2

    Introduction

    • Introduction Part 1

    • Introduction Part 2

    • Introduction Part 3

    • Notes for "Introduction Part 2" Video

    • Notes for "Introduction Part 3" Video
  • 3

    "Work Smart"

    • Work Smart

    • Notes for "Work Smart" Video
  • 4

    Plan

    • Plan

    • Notes for "Plan" Video
  • 5

    Gather Information

    • Gather Information

    • Notes for "Gather Information" Video
  • 6

    Organize

    • Organize Lesson

    • Organize Illustrations

    • Notes for "Organize Lesson" Video
  • 7

    Write

    • Write Part 1

    • Write Part 2

    • Write Part 3

    • Write Part 4

    • Write Part 5

    • Notes for "Write" Videos

    • Active and Passive Voice Handout

    • Active and Passive Voice Handout Suggested Answers
  • 8

    Clean It Up

    • Clean It Up Part 1

    • Clean It Up Part 2

    • Clean It Up Part 3

    • Clean It Up Part 4

    • Notes for "Clean It Up" Videos
  • 9

    Review and Conclusion

    • Review and Conclusion