Short Course
Business Writing Skills
Equip participants to write clear, concise, professional business documents — from everyday emails to structured reports and proposals — that are easy to read, persuasive, and get results, while building the editing discipline to produce polished writing under real deadlines.
Upcoming Sessions
Training dates are subject to confirmation. Contact Careers IT for registration, venue and delivery-mode details.
What you'll learn
- Apply the principles of clear, concise business writing
- Structure emails and messages so key points land quickly, using the BLUF method
- Adopt a tone appropriate to the audience, purpose, and seniority level
- Write clear memos, meeting minutes, and internal status updates
- Structure longer documents (reports, proposals) using a clear framework
- Write persuasive content and well-reasoned recommendations
- Present data and evidence in writing without overwhelming the reader
- Format documents for readability using headings, bullets, and white space
- Apply core grammar and punctuation rules with confidence
- Proofread and edit their own — and others' — writing effectively before sending
- Handle sensitive or difficult messages with clarity and tact
Who Should Attend
- Corporate staff across departments
- Anyone who writes emails, memos, reports, or proposals as part of their role
Session breakdown
| # | Time | Module | Format | What you leave with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 09:00–16:00 | Foundations & Everyday Writing | Workshop | Clear-writing principles, BLUF emails, tone & audience, memos & minutes, grammar essentials |
| Day 2 | 09:00–16:00 | Structuring Longer Documents & Persuasive Writing | Workshop | Report/proposal structure, executive summaries, persuasive writing, formatting, presenting data |
| Day 3 | 09:00–16:00 | Editing, Advanced Skills & Capstone | Applied + Capstone | Advanced editing, proofreading, handling sensitive messages, capstone writing exercise & certificate |
Programme details
Entry
None
Duration
3 days (09:00–16:00) · 18 contact hours
Accreditation
Certificate of Completion
Delivery
Instructor-led — in-person (Umhlanga Ridge) or live virtual
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