Product Details
Topics Covered
- Effective vs. ineffective writing
- The communication process
- Communication barriers
- Audience
- Ethics in communication
- Writing samples
- Primary and secondary messages
- Outlining
- Brainstorming techniques
- Pre-writing research
- Overcoming writer's block
- Concise writing
- Structure and formatting
- Revising writing
- Effective email
- Brochures and pamphlets
- Websites
Key Features
- Expert-supported
- Mobile-friendly
- Fully accessible
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Real-world case studies
- Games & Flashcards
- Audio-enabled
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Course Description
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize the difference between ineffective and effective writing
- List and define the four major factors of effective writing (clarity, tone, organization, and delivery).
- Recognize the role of the audience in effective communication and the importance of understanding an audience's needs
- Employ formal and informal outlining techniques
- List and recognize techniques for overcoming writer's block
- Recognize the importance and dangers of writing quickly
- Revise for wordiness, unnecessary phrases, redundancy, and jargon
- Write more effective emails and recognize the appropriate use of email in an organizational setting
- Employ checklists for organizing, writing, and revising
Notes
This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
As an Accredited Provider, MindEdge offers for its learning events that comply with the Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.
Project Management Institute, , the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, , Project Management Body of Knowledge, , Agile Certified Practitioner, -, Risk Management Professional, -, the Talent Triangle, and the Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (® Guide) - Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017.
The following list outlines the you will earn for completing this course, based on the certifications you have.
CAPM®/PMP®/PgMP® |
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| Ways of Working PDUs: 4 |
| Power Skills PDUs: 0.75 |
| Business Acumen PDUs: 0.25 |
| TOTAL: 5 |
PfMP® |
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| Ways of Working PDUs: 0 |
| Power Skills PDUs: 0.75 |
| Business Acumen PDUs: 0.25 |
| TOTAL: 1 |
PMI-ACP® |
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| Ways of Working PDUs: 0 |
| Power Skills PDUs: 0.75 |
| Business Acumen PDUs: 0.25 |
| TOTAL: 1 |
PMI-PBA® |
|---|
| Ways of Working PDUs: 0 |
| Power Skills PDUs: 0.75 |
| Business Acumen PDUs: 0.25 |
| TOTAL: 1 |
PMI-RMP® |
|---|
| Ways of Working PDUs: 0 |
| Power Skills PDUs: 0.75 |
| Business Acumen PDUs: 0.25 |
| TOTAL: 1 |
PMI-SP® |
|---|
| Ways of Working PDUs: 0 |
| Power Skills PDUs: 0.75 |
| Business Acumen PDUs: 0.25 |
| TOTAL: 1 |
