Who Should Attend?

For managers, supervisors, sales personnel, office staff, etc., who are responsible for preparing reports as part of their job.

About the Programme

This two-day course is the ideal way to learn the skills of how to write effective reports that are easy to understand, and show consistency and professionalism.

Course Objectives

• To improve the level of English in writing your reports
• To study the appropriate use of language in reports
• To develop a positive report style
• To effectively plan the layout and structure of a report
• To identify and obtain the right information
• To present well analysed results in a report
• To understand how to present information attractively
• Using the above skills, to prepare a well-structured reportAt the end of the course

What You Will Gain

• A clear understanding of building the introduction, the main body, and the conclusion of an effective report
• To understand the logical sequence of compiling a report
• A guide to help recognise common errors in report writing
• The ability to maintain clarity in preparing your reports

Programme Contents

DAY ONE
• Types Of Business Reports
• The Purpose Of Business Reports
• Skills Needed To Write Business Reports
• The Six Steps To Creating A Business Report
  > Determining The Scope
  > Considering The Audience
  > Obtaining The Information
  > Analysing The Information
  > Determining The Solution
  > Organizing The Report
• Developing Your Style
• Language Choice
• Accuracy, Brevity & Clarity

DAY TWO
• Designing The Structure - Beginning, Middle, End
• The Format Of A Report
• The Importance Of Attractive Presentation In A Report
• The Main Sections Of A Report
• Report Writing Practice
• Writing The Introduction
• Writing The Body Of A Report
• Writing Meaningful Conclusions & Recommendations
• Writing An Effective Executive Summary
• Effective Proofreading & Editing
• The Use Of Graphics
• References, Glossary & Appendices
• Tutor Coaching & Feedback

Part of the course will involve each delegate planning, structuring & writing a full report.

2 Days - Non-Residential

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates: