The Complete Writing and Proofreading Diploma

Business Report Writing Certificate Course

Effective communication – both internally and externally – is arguably one of the most important elements of running a business. Regardless of profession or whether an individual is part of a private or public sector organisation, business documents and reports are often used as a base of many (often large) decisions. Therefore, some feel that the ability to write a good business report is a skill which is not easily quantifiable. However, with proper training, the benefits of learning how to write a business report can be invaluable, as it can be vital to how an organisation effectively persuades and influences.

While there are many ways of writing a good business report, here are some common guidelines that a good business report writing training course will teach. Let’s have a look:-

What this course will cover:

• What business reports are used for and why they are important
• The importance of a business report plan
• How to structure a business report
• How to write a business report
• Common mistakes and what to avoid when writing a business report

The benefits of taking this course:

• Individuals will learn the importance of business reports and what is needed to build an impactful document
• Individuals can learn how to speed up the writing process by understanding how to effectively construct a business document
• Understand the use of various business reports and why a structure is a vital element of logical information flow
• How to properly write a successful business report with the audience in mind
• Learn about common mistakes that are inadvertently detrimental to the objective of the business report

Content Creation Certificate Course

With so much content published on the internet, it can be hard to stand out from the competition. To capture the interest of your target audience, you need to create compelling text, images and videos. This course will teach you how to compile content that communicates your values, inspires people to take action and builds your brand image.

You Will Learn:

• Why content marketing is so powerful, how content is distributed and how it influences people at each stage of the buying cycle
• How to come up with hundreds of ideas for effective content
• How to create attention-grabbing media that will lay the groundwork for a relationship with your readers
• How to collect data on your readers’ behaviours and refine your content strategy accordingly

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• If you work in a marketing role, you will benefit from this introduction to a modern form of digital marketing and how it can drive sales
• If you are self-employed, this course will teach you how to promote yourself and your business online in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• If you run a blog or other website as a hobby, this course will help you generate more traffic and meet others who share your interests
• If you have an interest in consumer psychology, this course will provide you with an insight into how contemporary consumers interact with companies and brands online

Copywriting Masterclass Certificate Course

The Copywriting Masterclass is absolutely essential to anyone looking to improve the way in which they communicate through words. Whether you’re looking to market your own brand more effectively, improve your skills in your job or become a copywriter, this course covers everything that you need. This course provides a comprehensive guide to copywriting, including copy editing, SEO (search engine optimisation) copywriting, including keywords and meta data, as well as the different types of copywriting styles and jobs. From how to capture your audience with creativity, to making use of the right tone, sealing the deal and getting your audience to react, this course covers everything you need to know about every element of copywriting.

You Will Learn:

• Copywriting basics, including how to read a brief, copy editing and different copywriting jobs
• How to capture your audience by understanding your target market
• How to find the right tone and offer appropriate benefits for specific audiences
• The art of sealing the deal by using offers, guarantees and calls to action
• All about SEO (search engine optimisation) and how to master it

Benefits of Taking this Course:

• You will increase business by using the right language to seal the deal
• You will vastly improve the reach of the brand for which you are responsible
• You will ensure that your writing is vibrant and effective for any industry
• You will be able to expand your skill set to include copy editing and creative writing
• You will increase your brand's online presence by mastering SEO

How to Write Better Emails Certificate Course

In today’s fast-paced, information-centric society, there is no escaping email. Close to 3.8 billion people across the globe use email on a daily basis for everything from keeping in touch with friends and family to ensuring that their business runs smoothly. Unfortunately, despite the prevalence of this technology, not many people know how to write emails that deliver information clearly, concisely or in a manner that can be easily understood or addressed.

This course goes into detail about the strategies and techniques you can employ to write better emails. We begin by setting out in detail the best way you can ensure that your message is read and comes across clearly to your recipient. Next, we move on to discussing ways to ensure your email stands out in the recipient’s inbox, by giving you information you can use to create subject lines that attract attention. We then move on to discussing the body of the email, letting you know the best way to structure your content. Finally, we caution you on a few common annoyances many people experience when receiving email, to help you avoid them.

You Will Learn:

• Why proper spelling and grammar should be favoured over emoji and text-speak
• How to create a subject line that is going to get the recipient’s attention
• How to focus on the body of the email to ensure your message goes across well
• Why brevity is a crucial skill to learn when drafting emails
• The “deadly sins” of email writing

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Learning how to write effective emails that communicate your message clearly
• Understanding the steps involved in cultivating an appropriate subject line
• Understanding why you need to focus on being concise and clear in all forms of communication
• Learning how to use your email client’s signature feature properly
• Understanding what not to do when reviewing, writing and responding to emails

Note Taking Certificate Course

Good note-taking skills are essential to your educational and professional success. Writing comprehensive notes does not just produce an effective memory aid; it also encourages you to process information on a meaningful level. Unfortunately, most of us are not taught how to take notes.

In this course, you will discover several techniques that will allow you to pare down complex concepts and record them as well-organised summaries.

You Will Learn:

• The power of a good note-taking system, and why note-taking is a two-step process
• How and when to optimise linear note-taking systems
• Why non-linear note-taking methods can be a good alternative to traditional systems, and how to draw up a mind map
• How to make useful notes when reading a book, article, or report

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Learning how to take notes during discussions will make you more effective at processing information, which in turn will help you to plan and execute projects better
• If you take notes at meetings, this course will help you to record all points covered by attendees
• Taking good notes during one-to-one meetings with mentors and guides will help you make the most of their knowledge and support, which will further your personal development
• If you are a student, this course will help you to take notes that increase your chances of achieving high marks in your exams and on assignments

Proofreading Basics Certificate Course

Proofreading is incredibly important, regardless of your job or what you are doing. Whether you are sending a text, writing a work e-mail or drafting a contract, it is crucial that your message comes across as you intended. While a lot of this depends on your word choice, much of it relies on your ability to properly proofread. Missing spelling or grammatical mistakes can be very embarrassing. In extreme cases, they can also cost you a lot of money in terms of lost clients.

This course gives you the basic information you need to become a more effective proofreader. It begins by discussing the importance of correct spelling and offers you a few warnings on how to search your documents for incorrect words. Next, we review a few grammatical rules and give you a few additional examples of common mistakes, as well as providing corrections. Punctuation mistakes are also explored in detail, with the corrections for common mistakes provided, allowing you to improve your own punctuation. While the human eye is best, it is possible to proofread a document using Microsoft Word. We provide you with a bit of guidance to make this task much easier. Finally, we review a few other proofreading tools that people often recommend, and we make our own suggestion as to which method is best.

You will Learn:

• The importance of proofreading
• How to identify common spelling mistakes
• How to identify common grammatical mistakes
• Why you also need to proofread for punctuation mistakes
• Examples of programs that can help you find mistakes

Benefits of Taking this Course

• Understanding that not all spelling mistakes are typos
• Learning a few examples of frequently misspelled words
• Learning when to use certain words in the correct context
• Understanding how to find and correct punctuation mistakes
• Learning how to use Microsoft Word for proofreading purposes

Punctuation Mastery Certificate Course

Despite the fact that we all have spelling and grammar checkers at our disposal, it is still important to master the basic rules of punctuation. Checking software is far from perfect and it is still up to a writer to correctly punctuate their message. In this course, you will learn how to correctly use common punctuation marks and write with greater clarity.

You Will Learn:

• How to use apostrophes to indicate possession and form contractions
• The proper use of commas
• The difference between colons and semicolons and how to use them
• How to correctly use quotation marks
• The difference between dashes and hyphens and how to use them in your writing

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Understanding the rules of punctuation will help you write in a more professional style, which will make you more employable
• You will become a more confident writer in both your personal life and your professional life
• If you are a student, this course will help you improve your grades
• If you work as an educator or trainer, this course will help you identify and correct errors in your students’ written assignments
• If you are a parent, this course will help you support your children with their homework

Script Writing Certificate Course

Script writing is a writing genre that is exploratory in nature. Also known as a screenplay, it is divided into seven subsections. A script follows a specific outline and format to make it easy for a production team to follow through and make necessary edits. Written for a video, movie, play or TV show, it gives you an opportunity to share a story that can engage, entertain and teach a large audience.

Just like any other form of writing, a good script can give you satisfaction and bring out your creativity. However, you can also base a script on your personal story or experience in life. Apart from engaging an audience and telling a story, script writing has many other benefits. It all starts when you develop your screenplay writing skills through a simple course designed with you in mind. We first define script writing and what differentiates it from other forms of writing. Next, we discuss the different types of script writing to help you understand this topic. With the knowledge gained in this section, you can decide to focus on a specific script writing niche. This will help you become an expert in your chosen field. We have also listed the benefits of script writing and detailed how you can start your journey of writing scripts. Finally, we conclude this course with tips and techniques for writing a good script.

You Will Learn:

• The definition and basics of script writing
• ther terms used in script writing
• The different types of script writing
• The benefits of script writing
• How to become a script writer
• Techniques and tips to improve your script writing skills

Benefits of Taking this Course

Taking this course will help you:

• Develop script writing skills
• Catapult your script writing career
• Determine whether script writing is something you would like to delve into
• Learn something new about script writing skills
• Eventually earn money writing good scripts
• Improve your creativity and writing skills

Travel Writing Certificate Course

Travel writing is descriptive and beneficial to writers in many ways. With benefits ranging from financial gains to the chance of exploring new destinations, it is a lucrative career and pastime passion for many people worldwide. You will feel more satisfied each time you travel to a new destination and share your experiences with others.

Travel writers do not just engage in the art to earn money, but also to explore an activity they are passionate about. You cannot become a successful travel writer overnight but with practice and patience, the sky’s the limit.

This travel writing course has been designed specifically for you to help enhance your travel writing skills. We first define travel writing and discuss how it differs from other types of writing.

Next, we cover different types of travel writing so that you can better understand what it is all about. You will find the knowledge gained here necessary when it comes to choosing a niche to focus on. We go on to review the four main types of travel writing, including freelance travel journalism. You will also learn about the benefits of travel writing and how to become a travel writer.

Finally, we delve into various writing techniques you can adopt or practise to improve your travel writing skills.

You Will Learn

• The meaning of travel writing, what it entails and related term
• The differences between travel writing and other forms of writing
• The different types of travel writing and how they’re often use
• The benefits of travel writing
• How to become a travel writer
• Writing techniques to help you improve your travel writing skills

Benefits of Taking this Course

Taking this course will help you:

• Achieve personal goals
• Create a writing routine
• Improve your writing and communication skills
• Foster your creative thinking skills
• Get guidance and motivation to become a travel writer
• Learn something new about travel writing and how to write good travel stories/articles
• Start travel writing

Writing Sales Proposals Certificate Course

Strong sales proposals are a key element of the sales process.

A good proposal outlines the nature and benefits of the product or service on offer and how it can solve the prospective client’s problems. It should inspire confidence and answer a client’s questions and objections. However, writing sales proposals is not easy.

Many salespeople feel more confident presenting information verbally rather than writing out a proposal. In this course, you will learn the role of a proposal in sealing a deal, the key pieces of information you need to include and what you must avoid when putting together a winning proposal.

You Will Learn:

• Why sales proposals are important, why you must tailor a proposal to suit a client or situation and points to bear in mind when attempting to appeal to a prospective client
• How to structure your proposals so that they strike the right tone, communicate key pieces of information and persuade the client that what you are offering will meet their needs
• The common mistakes people make when writing sales proposals and how to avoid them

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• If you have to write sales proposals as part of your job, this course will help you approach the task with confidence
• If you manage or supervise a sales team, this course will provide you with a framework for teaching this important skill
• If you write strong proposals, you are much more likely to succeed in gaining business and, as a result, increase your business’ profits

Writing Skills Certificate Course

Communication can happen in many forms. Learning how to communicate effectively through the written word is the only way in which you can ensure that your message gets across, regardless of your purpose.

Writing skills are a key part of almost every job, regardless of industry, as well as being an important part of your personal life. Learning the skills that you need to communicate well using the written word can carry you a long way, both at work and in every other area of your life.

This course gives you detailed information regarding the importance of the written word, along with tips on how you can incorporate strategies for better writing into your daily life.

We begin by discussing e-mail, which is one of the most common forms of writing in the world. We then move on to discuss business writing. While it may seem overwhelming, writing for business purposes is much easier than it initially appears.

Finally, we leave you with a few general writing tips that you can use any time you decide to put pen to paper or your fingers to the keyboard.

You Will Learn:

• How to write effectively in many different contexts
• The reasons why effective communication is crucial to your working life and your personal life
• Tips and tricks that you can use to ensure that your business and personal e-mails are read and responded to
• How long you are reasonably expected to wait for a reply to an e-mail
• Additional tips on how to write effectively, clearly and with purpose, regardless of context

Benefits of Taking this Course:

• Learning more about the prevalence of e-mail, along with tips on how to compose the perfect subject line
• Understanding the role of jargon in the workplace and when to avoid using it
• Learning the difference between professional, yet informal communication and unprofessional and informal communication
• Understanding the key pieces of information that you should include in all forms of business communication
• Learning writing tips that you can use in e-mails, business correspondence, personal correspondence and your more creative endeavours

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 18 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.