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Corporate Finance Institute

Effective Business Writing

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Effective Business Writing Course Overview

Effective writing is one of the most powerful skills misunderstood as a skill people are either born with or without, have or don’t have. The reality is that it is the perfect opposite: like any other technical skill, it can be learned, practiced, and perfected.

We communicate by far most in writing, and being an effective business writer is paramount in the Finance industry, where you often need to communicate complex concepts and situations quickly and effectively.

This course is jam-packed with best practice tips and approaches to help you do that and put your best foot forward. Learn the strategies and small changes you can make to write for your reader and ensure that your messages are read, responded to, and acted upon.

Effective Business Writing Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply impactful structure to your business writing– understand the importance of grouping ideas, using explicit headings, and structuring sentences and paragraphs to aid comprehension.
  • Choose the most effective wordsand place them in the right places to create an intentional tone, framing, and impact for your message.
  • Write emails that grab the reader’s attentionand are highly likely to be read and responded to as necessary while appreciating how email writing differs from other forms of business writing.

Effective Business Writing is a core course of CFI’s Financial Planning and Wealth Management Certification Program. 

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is relevant for anyone looking to improve their business writing skills. It does not matter what stage you are at in your career or what industry you are working in: this applies to anyone that wants to improve their written communication skills. 

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Structuring Business Writing
  • Writing with Punch and Precision
  • Writing Effective Emails
  • Conclusion
  • Qualified Assessment

Taught by

Meeyeon Park and Scott Powell

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