Business

Prepare Professional Written Documents

A lot of our communication happens in writing, especially in the professional world. Regardless of your career field, if you want to master professional writing, you'll find this course of value!

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4 hours

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Within companies, writing remains the principal form of communication. But, we can sometimes feel a bit helpless when faced with all the rules to follow. Written documents are still very codified, even if it’s very easy to send emails.

So, you need to learn to draft your written documents correctly and efficiently in a work environment. In doing so, you will demonstrate your mastery of the subject and your communication skills.

Throughout the course, I will give you concrete examples which will help you more effectively convey your written messages. This will give you command of key workplace writing skills regardless of your goal, target, or chosen format.

Whatever your career, you will find what you need to enable you to progress and acquire this essential skill.

Learning outcomes

Structure your ideas and prioritise information
Prepare your written documents by defining goals, a target and a format
Develop an argument by using rhetorical techniques
Adapt the wording of your text according to the chosen format
Work on your layout
Proofread effectively

Requirements

Pre-requisites

There are none! This course is open to everyone.

Contributors

Instructors

Elnaz Giboulot

Canadian writer and content editor based in Paris, France, with a background in television broadcast and public relations.

Denis Pellicer

Diplômé de l’école de commerce Skema, et titulaire d’une maîtrise en Droit des affaires, j’ai travaillé au sein de différents Groupes.

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OpenClassrooms

Last updated: 1/23/2025

License

Business