Overview
Effective Business Writing Course Overview
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.
Effective Business Writing Learning Objectives
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.
Effective Business Writing is a core course of CFI’s Financial Planning and Wealth Management Certification Program.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is relevant for anyone looking to improve their business writing skills. It does not matter what stage you are at in your career or what industry you are working in: this applies to anyone that wants to improve their written communication skills.
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Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.
- Skills Learned Financial Analysis, Credit Structuring, Risk Management
- Career Prep Commercial Banking, Credit Analyst, Private Lending
- Skills Learned Financial Learning, Business Development, Investment Management, Practice Management, Relationship Management
- Career Prep Financial Planner, Investment Advisor, Portfolio Manager
- Skills Learned Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Ethics
- Career Prep Sales Skills, People Management Skills, Relationship Management Skills, Business Analysis Skills
What our students say
Framing; the Financial Times Style Guide; and the Fog Index were all helpful writing strategies/topics.
Elizabeth Alexander
Great resource, simple and clear presentation.
Isaac Audu Agbor
Effective Business Writing is an amazing course. The tips provided were easy to follow and the class was presented in a very engaging manner, unlike a college English class. I wish I would have taken this class 20 years ago.
Sarah Miller
I'm a former journalist, and the amount of poor writing in the business world astonishes me. This course is a powerful antidote.
