Effective writing is one of the most powerful skills misunderstood as a skill people are either born with or without, have or don’t have. The reality is that it is the perfect opposite: like any other technical skill, it can be learned, practiced, and perfected.

We communicate by far most in writing, and being an effective business writer is paramount in the Finance industry, where you often need to communicate complex concepts and situations quickly and effectively.

This course is jam-packed with best practice tips and approaches to help you do that and put your best foot forward. Learn the strategies and small changes you can make to write for your reader and ensure that your messages are read, responded to, and acted upon.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Apply impactful structure to your business writing – understand the importance of grouping ideas, using explicit headings, and structuring sentences and paragraphs to aid comprehension. 
• Choose the most effective words and place them in the right places to create an intentional tone, framing, and impact for your message. 
• Write emails that grab the reader’s attention and are highly likely to be read and responded to as necessary while appreciating how email writing differs from other forms of business writing.