The Art of Business Writing
Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it's one that many people struggle with. Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and text messaging. Developing writing skills is still important in the business world as creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace. The Business Writing workshop will give you a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide you with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.
Online
May-12, 2026
Virtual
1 Day
About this course
Writing is a key method of communication for most people, and it's one that many people struggle with. Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and text messaging. Developing writing skills is still important in the business world as creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas), giving you that extra edge in the workplace. The Business Writing workshop will give you a refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and an overview of the most common business documents. These basic skills will provide you with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.
What you'll learn
- Write business documents to a professional standard and conforming to acceptable formats
- Present information in an organized, structured way to achieve a specific objective
- Use a business-like style and vocabulary, while displaying sensitivity to different levels of reader expertise
- Express ideas with confidence and clarity, supporting persuasive and logical arguments
Course Contents
Module One: Working with Words
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Creating a Cheat Sheet
Module Two: Constructing Sentences
- Parts of a Sentence
- Punctuation
- Types of Sentences
Module Three: Creating Paragraphs
- The Basic Parts
- Organization Methods
Module Four: Writing Meeting Agendas
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
- Writing the Agenda
Module Five: Writing Emails
- Addressing Your Message
- Grammar and Acronyms
Module Six: Writing Business Letters
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
- Writing the Letter
Module Seven: Writing Proposals
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
- Writing the Proposal
Module Eight: Writing Reports
- The Basic Structure
- Choosing a Format
- Writing the Report
Module Nine: Other Types of Documents
- Requests for Proposals
- Projections
- Executive Summaries
- Business Cases
Module Ten: Proofreading and Finishing
- A Proofreading Primer
- How Peer Review Can Help
- Printing and Publishing
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Who Should Attend
- Professionals
- Business professionals
- Anyone interested in learning Business Writing Skills
Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
Course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Strategic Growth Leader & Social Entrepreneur
Folisade Garden
Emotional Intelligence • Leadership Coaching • Professional Trainer
Folisade Garden is a seasoned social entrepreneur and CEO with a passion for building thriving ventures and developing exceptional leaders. As a strategic growth expert, she brings 10+ years of go-to-market strategy, business management, and operational excellence to her work.
Her success spans multiple industries, including e-commerce and CPG, where she successfully brought 3,000+ premium products to national and global markets. With deep expertise in recruiting, talent sourcing, and people management, Folisade has established herself as a trusted leadership coach specializing in transforming teams and individuals.
Beyond corporate training, Folisade is a prolific content creator, hosting a popular YouTube channel dedicated to wellness and neuroscience topics, and maintains a WordPress blog sharing insights on leadership and personal development.
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