Course Name
Business Writing Skills: How to Write Effectively
Schedule
July 22, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Schedule via Zoom:
July 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2025
Tuesday to Friday
8:30 am - 11:30 am
*Free 30 mins 1 on 1 consultation
Early Eagle Rate:
Php 11,000
Valid Until:
July 09, 2025
Description
“Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly.” – David McCullough
In the world of work, our success relies heavily on how well we communicate. More so in written communication— to be understood efficiently and correctly is crucial.
This course is for professionals whose work involve written correspondences (i.e. letters, e-mails, memoranda, notices) and reports (i.e. informative, minutes, presentations).
This is the intermediate course in the Professional Writing Program.
Who should attend
This course is for professionals who want to enhance their business writing skills.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Define what business writing is, including its varieties and applications;
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Evaluate effective writing in terms of clarity, coherence, conciseness, accuracy, and audience awareness; and
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Write more persuasive correspondences and focused reports.
Session 1 – Writing for Business A
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Business Writing: Definition and Rationale
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Business Writing vs. Other Types of Writing
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Traits of Effective Business Writing (Clarity, Coherence, Conciseness. Accuracy, and Audience Awareness)
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Refresher on Grammar and Usage, including punctuations
Session 2 – Writing for Business B: Forms and Formats of Business Writing A
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Traits of Effective Business Writing (continuation)
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Refresher on Grammar and Usage (continuation)
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Business Writing: Correspondences (e-mail, letters)
Session 3 – Forms and Format of Business Writing B
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Business Writing: Announcements (memoranda, circulars, notices, releases)
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Business Writing: Reports (minutes, progress/project,)
Session 4 – Forms and Format of Business Writing C
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Business Writing: Presentations
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Business Writing: Others (as requested/required by participants)
Mr. John P. Tigno is a Learning & Organizational Development Consultant with more than 20 years of experience supporting organizations in various industries.
Currently, he is in charge of the Management Trainee Development Program of DMCI Homes (PH). He also facilitates global leadership and team development courses for Insight (US).
Mr. Tigno graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University (Communication Arts; Literary & Cultural Studies) and the University of the Philippines - Diliman (Industrial Relations; Human Resources). He received a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) from the University of Cambridge.