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$660
There are many techniques to master the production of professional reports. Quality reports are well-written and presented with necessary background, supporting data and recommendations. This course will help you ensure your reports are clear, concise and well structured.
Course Overview
Duration:
1 Day
Audience:
Anyone who needs to produce reports or proposals, annual reports or board reports, or marketing reports, operational reports or business submissions
Prerequisites:
There are no particular requirements for this course.
Statement of Attainment
This course can be used as a unit of a nationally recognised qualification. To receive a Statement of Attainment, you must complete an optional assessment task for an additional fee. Some additional self-paced study may be required to prepare adequately for the assessment.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
- Basic tools and techniques for research and preparation of professional reports.
- Types of business reports.
- Learn to organise your thinking into clear, logical structure.
- Identify the key elements in a formal report or proposal.
- Identify the basic methods of presenting information.
- Identify the key elements of writing persuasive proposals.
- Identify the signposts readers look for in a professional report or proposal.
- Learn the guidelines for using signposts correctly.
- Develop sound proofreading and revision checklists.
- Learn the mechanics of footnotes, bibliographies and references.
Planning your Report
- Investigation
- Resources
- Search strategies
- Citing sources
- Rules of evidence
Planning Sequence
- Purpose
- Audience: Primary and Secondary
- Understanding Audience needs
- Format
- Direct and Indirect
- Evidence
- Organisation
Main Elements of a Report
Understand and use 6 main parts of every winning business report.
- Main elements of a report
- Introduction
- Body/discussion
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
Sequencing
- Sequencing information
- Chronological
- Order of importance
- Problem and solution
- Least to most
- Other
Structure
- Rules for headings
- Parts of a Formal Report
- Major heading
- Sub heading
- Secondary sub heading
- Headings as signposts
Using Tables and Graphs
Outlining your Report
- Brainstorming
- Mind mapping
- Post-it notes
- Six Thinking Hats
Influential Writing
- Grab attention with powerful openings and closings
- Write endings that motivate readers to take action
- Subtle tips for influencing readers to 'buy into' ideas
- How to convey bad news or say no
Business Grammar Refresher
- Simple guidelines for mastering punctuation and grammar
- Using parentheses, asterisks and dashes
- A concise refresher on correct use of verb tenses, subject-verb patterns and pronouns and their antecedents
- Commonly confused word pairs
- Short words and phrases for transitions
Delivery Options
Public Courses
Live online - learn by doing.
Our Live Online courses are conducted through a dedicated learning platform that enables us to provide instructor-led, hands-on training to develop real skills, in real time. Each participant logs into their own virtual environment setup specifically for the course. This is a fully interactive experience - just like in a classroom. No passive lectures. No videos to follow - real time hands-on practice with your instructor guiding you every step.
Instructor:
- provides real-time live hands-on instruction and demonstration,
- provides step-by-step practical activities for participants,
- can assist participants on their screen, if necessary,
- can share participant screens to enhance discussion.
Participants:
- receive hands-on instruction, step-by-step exercises and skill-builder activities,
- see the instructor screen while working on their own environment,
- can interact with the instructor and the group of participants,
- can ask questions at any time,
- join the course from any location with internet using a Course Invitation.
- no need for any software, just a computer with internet and a browser.
- no downloads on installs necessary on the participant computer.
Inclusions:
- E-Book Training Manual/activity booklet will be provided
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support to the level of the course
- Access to any training exercises used during the session
Session Times:
- Full Day Course: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
- Half Day Course: 9:00 am-12:30 pm or 1:30 pm-5:00 pm
Private Courses
Private sessions can be arranged through our Live Online platform for group training. Group training content and duration can also be tailored to your needs. To discuss your training requirements, contact our Course Scheduling team.
Classroom
Classroom sessions are delivered at a nominated location (Private courses only).
Requirements:
If training is being delivered on your site:
- A computer is required for each participant, configured with appropriate software (if necessary).
- If participants are using laptops, ensure power cords are provided for use during the session.
- The instructor will bring their own laptop - please provide power
- Screen/Projector for trainer to connect their laptop to. Please indicate the connection method - hdmi or wifi.
Inclusions:
- Training Manual/activity booklet
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support for queries relating to the course content.
Available Writing Reports and Proposals courses
| Event | Event Date | Location | Individual Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Writing - Reports & Proposals | 16-04-2026 | Live Online | $660.00 | |
| Business Writing - Reports & Proposals | 17-06-2026 | Live Online | $660.00 |
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