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 and professionally
• Using the above skills, to prepare a well-structured report at the end of the course

What You Will Gain

• A clear understanding of how to plan and structure a report in a professional manner
• Practice in building the introduction, the main body, and the conclusion of an effective report
• The ability to compile a report in a logical sequence
• A guide to help recognise, and eliminate, common errors in report writing
• The ability to focus on the main purpose of the report
• The skills to maintain clarity in preparing your reports

Programme Contents

DAY ONE

• Types Of Business Reports
• The Purpose Of Business Reports
• The Skills Needed To Write Business Reports
• The Seven Steps To Creating A Professional Business Report
  > Clarify The Objectives
  > Determine The Scope
  > Consider The Audience
  > Obtain The Information
  > AAnalyse The Information
  > Determine The Solution
  > Organize 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
• 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: