Harnessing the Power of the Written Word

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  • 6 videos | 24m 38s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Earns a Badge
  • Certification CPE
  • Certification PMI PDU
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Good written communication in today's business world is an essential proficiency on both the individual and organizational levels. Effective writing can be achieved with the right choice of words, thought clarity, concision, and proper presentation of content. In this course, you'll learn how good writing skills can help achieve your business goals, and what comprises essential elements of effective written communication. You'll also learn strategies to help correct common writing errors and best practices to adopt for the most effective business writing.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
    Identify situations where good writing helps you achieve desired goals
    Identify best practices for effective workplace writing
  • Recognize the five elements of effective writing
    Recognize how to avoid common writing mistakes
    Reflect on what you've learned

IN THIS COURSE

  • 1m 31s
    To succeed in the modern business world, it’s essential to have superior written communication skills. If readers are confused by your communications, it reduces the impact of your work and your overall effectiveness. In this video, you'll learn the key concepts that will be covered in this course, including the five crucial elements of writing and best practices for successful workplace writing. FREE ACCESS
  • 4m 14s
    The kind of writing that’s appropriate for a social media channel may be unsuitable in a workplace setting. The two are very different, with different purposes and sets of rules. In this video, you'll learn about situations where good writing can help you achieve your desired goals. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Employing Best Practices for More Effective Writing
    5m 34s
    It’s frustrating to read a message that leaves you wondering, “What am I supposed to do with this?” Ineffective or unclear writing can waste people’s time and slow their progress. In this video, you'll explore best practices for effective workplace writing. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Channeling the Five Cs of Effective Writing
    6m
    When your business messages are clear, concise, complete, concrete, and credible, you’re more likely to achieve the most successful outcomes. In this video, you'll learn about the five elements of effective writing. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Avoiding Common Writing Mistakes
    6m 10s
    Good grammar, spelling, and punctuation are critical elements of good writing. When they’re correct, they confer credibility on the writer and uphold an impression of knowledge and competence. In this video, you'll learn how to avoid common writing mistakes. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Let's Review
    1m 10s
    In this video, you'll review and reflect on what you've learned in the course Harnessing the Power of the Written Word. FREE ACCESS

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