Advanced Business Communication - Business Writing for Results

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Target Audience
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
In the Advanced Business Communication: Business Writing for Results course, students will learn about writing reports, proposals, and case reports with the audience in mind. Students will cover how to effectively use visual support, including tables, graphs, drawings, and diagrams. In addition, students will learn about planning, preparing, and delivering business presentations and speeches.

Target Audience
This course is aimed at any employee who wishes to attain a higher professional level of communication skills such as management personnel who must continue to perfect their communication skills and students of MBA standard who wish to improve their business communication skills for professional and employability reasons. It is recommended that individuals take the first course in the series or have equivalent knowledge.

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives

Advanced Business Communication - Business Writing for Results

Identify guidelines for creating an open communications climate

Identify guidelines for adopting an audience-centered approach to communication

Identify guidelines for analyzing your audience's profile

Identify guidelines for developing a good relationship with your audience

Identify factors to consider when selecting the appropriate types and methods for a business communication

Identify types and formats of business reports

Identify the steps involved in planning a report

Identify guidelines for writing an effective report

Identify advantages of using good visuals in business communication

Identify guidelines for the effective use of visuals in business communication

Identify guidelines for using tables in business communication

Identify types of charts used in business communication

Identify other types of visuals used in business communication

Identify the types and purposes of oral presentations

Identify guidelines for effective planning of oral presentations

Identify types of media for transmitting visuals

Identify guidelines for the effective use of visuals in presentations

Identify guidelines for using computerized visuals during presentations

Identify steps for creating electronic slide presentations

Identify guidelines for effective delivery of oral presentations

Identify guidelines for effective handling of questions during oral presentations

Course Number:
en_US_45272_ng