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Certificate of Business Writing

Do you want to communicate in a way that saves time, builds credibility and improves relationships? Discover the power of persuasive communication and avoid common writing mistakes to strengthen your business writing skills.
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Study Hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Certificate of Business Writing

Do you want to communicate in a way that saves time, builds credibility and improves relationships? Discover the power of persuasive communication and avoid common writing mistakes to strengthen your business writing skills.

The Certificate of Business Writing is a professional development course that develops your business communication skills, providing a competitive advantage in the workplace.

In this online business writing course, you gain the skills and strategies to write with clarity, impact, and confidence for a professional setting. You will learn how to define your communication objectives, analyse diverse audiences, and create focused messages that drive desired outcomes.

You will also discover how to structure content for maximum readability and write a range of professional business documents, including emails, memos, letters, reports, proposals, business cases, and presentations. You will also explore digital communication best practices and how to use AI responsibly to support your business writing.

On completion of this course, you will have the confidence and skills to write with greater accuracy and impact in any professional setting.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Certificate of Business Writing

Unit 1: Foundations of Effective Business Writing       

  • Foundations of effective business writing
  • The impact of business writing
  • Types of business writing
  • Tone, style, and etiquette
  • 5cs: complete, clear, correct, courteous, and concise
  • Persuasive writing

Unit 2: Planning and Audience Analysis 

  • Planning and audience analysis
  • Communication objectives and outcomes
  • Audience analysis: stakeholders, clients, and internal teams
  • Audience profiles
  • Planning diagrams and frameworks

Unit 3: Structure, Logic, and Readability 

  • Structure, logic, and readability
  • Logical flow: creating outlines, headings, and transitions
  • Paragraphing and linking ideas
  • Layout and formatting
  • Document design

Unit 4: Clarity, Conciseness, and Tone  

  • Clarity, conciseness, and tone
  • Writing with clarity
  • The art of concise writing
  • Balancing professionalism with warmth
  • Inclusivity and sensitivity in language

Unit 5: Grammar, Punctuation, and Common Errors   

  • Grammar, punctuation, and common errors
  • Subject-verb agreement
  • Misplaced modifiers
  • Proper pronoun usage
  • Clear sentence structure
  • Punctuation accuracy
  • Spelling mistakes
  • Capitalise properly
  • Use active voice
  • Self-editing techniques

Unit 6: Professional Business Communication

  • Writing different business documents
  • Writing business emails
  • Email etiquette
  • Writing memos
  • Writing business letters
  • Writing reports
  • Writing proposals
  • Writing summaries
  • Writing business cases
  • Step-by-step guide to creating a business case
  • Writing presentations

Unit 7: Digital Communication      

  • Digital communication
  • Writing for digital platforms
  • Adopting and adapting templates
  • Using AI to enhance business writing
  • Ethics and AI
  • Personal action plan

Unit 8: Editing, Proofreading, and Reviewing    

  • Editing, proofreading, and reviewing
  • The editing process
  • Using checklists
  • Reviewing for consistency
  • Feedback and collaborative writing
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Estimated Duration
40 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes
  • Managers
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Executive Support Officer
  • Tender/ Bid Writer/ Proposals Assistant
  • Junior Editor
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Certificate of Business Writing
$499.00
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About Us

At Australian Online Courses, we are passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals. Since 2008, we have created opportunities for people in Australia and around the world.

Our Difference

What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art eLearning platform means you can study anywhere, anytime. So, enrol today and get the skills and confidence you need to achieve your career dreams, big or small.

Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

How to Enrol

You can enrol online by clicking Get Started on any course page under Enrol & Start Today. Follow the prompts to complete your enrolment as an individual, business, or service provider.

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Why choose Australian Online Courses?
  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
  • Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.

You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!

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This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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