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Awards: The Quality Licence Scheme certificate of Achievement & Accredited CMP Diploma. See samples
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This course costs £549.50 including VAT. This is all you pay. There are no hidden charges, and we offer a wide range of secure payment methods, so you can purchase the course from whichever country you live in.
You can either pay the fee in full, or over four monthly instalments of £137.37 including VAT.
We also provide a full money back guarantee, which means you can get a refund on your course within 14 days if you are not satisfied with it.
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Book this business writing course for staff training
Organisations including AutoTrader, The MOD and many local councils and public bodies have chosen this business writing course to train individual staff members and whole teams.
The course is designed to be completely flexible, which gives staff members the freedom to fit their studies around their other duties, and apply their new practical business writing skills directly to their jobs.
Interested in booking this business writing course for yourself, an individual staff member or multiple members of your team? Please call us on 01243 930353 or use the ‘enquire now’ button below to submit a written enquiry. We look forward to hearing from you!
I needed to sharpen my writing skills because I write a lot in my job. The course was varied and challenging and gave a comprehensive overview of all aspects of writing.
I enrolled because I wanted to improve my writing skills. I found the tutorial support and feedback from the coursework very helpful. The course content is appropriate for many different companies and their staff.
The course exceeded my expectations. It covered so many aspects of business writing. My tutor's feedback and support was so helpful. Comments were really thorough. The course content was really useful, and covered so many areas.
The tutorial support was excellent and the course content was well structured, relevant and clearly presented. I learned new insights in to writing for social media and websites in particular. I have already recommended the course to a friend.
The tutorial support was great. Whenever I had an issue, I always had a prompt response. The guidance I received was very good. I was never afraid to ask for help. The content was exactly what I was looking for.
The course fulfilled all the aspects I hoped it would. The tutorial support was superb as always. CMP is a quick and friendly provider to respond to anything you ask.
My tutor's support and feedback was invaluable and I always felt despite not ever talking or meeting, she got to know me through my writing and her tips and comments were always very constructive.
I can only speak in the highest terms about CMP, I now work for Sunderland AFC. The skills learned on this course were crucial. The course is a fine addition to anyone's CV and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
I work full time so this online course really appealed to me. The course was interesting and I have learned so much from it. I have developed a better writing style and can now use these skills in the workplace. I would definitely recommend this course.
My skills have improved greatly. My writing is much sharper and I can really feel the benefit. Anyone wanting to improve their writing should consider this course. It's excellent value for money.
I signed up for the business writing course after noticing CMP on the internet. Personally, I think this course is perfect. Why pay more, when all the knowledge you need is with CMP? I plan to study further with CMP.
I learned so much from this course. It was exactly what I needed to develop my skills to use at work. The lessons covered the practical and theoretical side of writing.
I would recommend this course to anyone hoping to improve their writing. The content exceeded my expectations and helped nurture my writing more than I could have imagined. My tutor was so helpful.
I would definitely recommend this course. It was 100% worth the money. The tutorial support was fabulous and very supportive. The course content was relevant, and very informative.
I have learned a lot from this course, and have started to implement it in to my professional career which is now flourishing, with positive comments from my seniors.
I enrolled on this course to gain knowledge and skills to improve my writing. The course content was really good and it covered everything I could think of. I cannot think of anything that would improve the course.
I did the business writing course, and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone interested in sharpening their writing skills. The teaching material is clear and concise, and support is swift and helpful.
The content did a good job of training you to concentrate on fitting your writing to a specific market and also included some essential basics such avoiding jargon.
This course offered a fantastic range of lessons compared to other colleges. When I emailed with questions, I heard back straight away! I’d recommend the course to anyone who wants to improve their business writing skills.
This business writing course did exactly what I wanted it to and I found out so much more than I had expected. I have learned a lot about being a successful writer.
I wanted to improve my writing skills and learn how to write effectively for business audiences. The course met my expectations entirely. In fact, I didn't expect I would get that much value for such a reasonable price.
I chose this course after careful market research. I was very pleased at the speed of response and helpful suggestions. I got the impression that Ian really cared about helping his students.
This course gave me an insight in to the world of business writing. The tutorial support was excellent. For the price, this course was an excellent investment in my skills.
I enrolled on this course to improve my writing skills for my own website and when writing for clients' websites and blogs. The course met my expectations. A quick response to any questions, practical advice on finding work.
The course gave me the confidence to rebrand myself and compete with the best! My tutor gave me advice on how I could find a niche for myself in this very competitive market. I've already had a couple of articles published.
CMP have delivered on all their promises and have never let me down. My tutor went through my CV with minute precision and gave me such excellent advice that I was offered a job within a few weeks off finishing the course.
Contact your course tutor whenever you need help. Your tutor will mentor you through the course, mark your assignments, and give you expert advice.
Your own study area
Learn in our easy-to-use online classroom, where you can access your course materials and other exclusive resources.
Study on the go
Study on your tablet or smartphone using our app. Complete your assignments, contact your tutor, chat to other learners and check your progress on the go.
Rapid marking
Receive personal, detailed feedback from your course tutor. Your work will be returned quickly - within three working days - usually quicker.
Immediate access to course materials
If you decide to enrol, you will receive your login details immediately, so you can access your new course straight away. You can choose when to begin studying.
Free online library
Download our free podcasts, videos, ebooks and tips files, during and after your course.
A personal reference
Receive a personal reference from the college when you finish. Use it on your CV, website, and LinkedIn profile.
Endorsed certificate
A certificate endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme, which is a product of The Skills and Education Group, who endorse high-quality, non-regulated courses and training programmes.
Career coaching scheme - free!
Join our free career coaching scheme when you finish the course. Work with our experts to find work and create a winning CV, job application letters, career blogs, websites and social media profiles. Stay on the scheme as long as you need to.
Charter Mark
Use the CMP Charter Mark on your CV, website, professional profiles and stationery.
Our business writing course equips you with the skills you need to produce clear and effective professional communications.
From emails and reports to webpages, memos and social media content, every organisation has a
constant need for a variety of internal and external written communications.
However, many organisations send out badly-written documents and text which is full of grammatical errors, and communications that are hard to read. This course teaches you how to avoid these problems.
Many leading organisations including, AutoTrader, Essex County Council, The Ministry of Defence and the Scottish Qualifications Authority
use this course to train their staff. And many individuals testify that it is effective and great value for money.
Successful student Neil Kernohan told us “The tutorial support was excellent and the course content was well structured, relevant and clearly presented.” Read his review
Our comprehensive business writing course teaches you how to produce clear, concise and reader-friendly communications
that boost your employability and enhance the reputation of your organisation.
This course is ideal for:
Businesses who want to improve the quality of their written content.
Individuals who need to sharpen their writing skills.
People who write as part of their jobs.
Staff training and development.
People looking to add value to their CV.
See what this business writing course teaches
There is growing demand for good writers these days. Most organisations need people who can:
Write simple, effective and error-free business communications.
Put together persuasive proposals, compelling newsletters and winning promotional copy.
Confidently use artificial intelligence tools.
Produce results-driven webpages and content that attract clients and customers.
Create tailored content for blogs and social media platforms.
Our online business writing course teaches you to write for all these areas and others.
Lots of people use this course to apply their new skills directly to their jobs. See course subjects
You will study in our Online Learning Area, which is accessible from a computer or any smart device.
This means the course is flexible, and gives you the chance to tackle practical, real-world business writing tasks at home, at work or on the go.
You will also benefit from unlimited tutor support every step of the way, including personalised feedback and advice on every assignment.
Another successful business writing course graduate, Elise Spicer, who used the course to improve her writing in the workplace, told us:
“My tutor’s feedback and support was so helpful. Comments were really thorough.
The course content was really useful, and covered so many areas.” Read her review
If you need to improve your business writing skills to use in the workplace or to add value to your CV. This course has a proven track record for success.
Justine Holman is a professional writer and writing consutlant.
She has been involved in writing throughout her career and has written for many large organisations, and has run campaigns that integrate copywriting, business communications, PR, and social media.
Justine has also provided writing training for some well respected businesses, including Arsenal FC, Disney, ITN, Vodafone and Waitrose.
She will mentor you, mark your assignments, and give you expert advice.
This vocational course covers every aspect of business writing. Each lesson includes a practical assignment, designed to help you improve and develop your writing skills.
We have recently added a brand new topic to lesson 4, which focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence, how it is affecting the market, and how business writers can integrate it into their roles.
Every assignment is personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll receive expert feedback on your progress at every stage.
Lesson 01: The basics
Learn how to write attractive and effective text.
Write with your reader in mind.
Lesson 02: Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Use techniques and resources to improve your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Use appropriate and adaptable English grammar in your writing.
Lesson 03: Expressing information accurately
Analyse words and phrases to convey the correct meaning.
Apply techniques to ensure written content is accurate.
Lesson 04: Avoiding jargon
Define what jargon is and how to avoid it.
Identify appropriate and inappropriate uses of jargon.
Write words, phrases and sentences to eliminate jargon.
Use Artificial Intelligence to help you avoid jargon and write more clearly New topic
Lesson 05: Writing for the web
Learn skills that make web content relevant, focused and easy to read.
Write effective web content.
Lesson 06: Effective emails
Explain the problems that emerge when writing and handling emails.
Apply email etiquette.
Use techniques that will make emails consistent, effective and readable.
Lesson 07: Writing impressive letters
State why etiquette is important when writing business letters.
List the main points of etiquette needed for business letters.
Build the content of a letter from a skeleton.
Write an effective covering letter for a job application.
Lesson 08: Writing summaries
Identify when summaries are useful.
Prepare a document for summarising.
Reduce the number of words and prioritise the facts in a summary.
Lesson 09: Persuasive writing
Identify when persuasive writing skills are needed.
Apply effective persuasive writing techniques.
Lesson 10: Writing reports
Explain why reports are used.
Identify what most reports contain.
Plan, structure and write an effective report.
Lesson 11: Writing for sales and promotions
Explain and use techniques used in promotional copy, which covers anything to do with selling to businesses or consumers, including:
Brochures.
Leaflets.
Sales proposals.
Point-of-sale materials (posters, cut-outs etc).
Lesson 12: Using social media and blogs
After studying this lesson, you will be able to:
Understand the basics of social media.
Discuss the differences and similarities between social media sites.
Discuss the business writer’s role in social media marketing.
Explain how to write social media copy.
Explain what a blog is and how to create an effective one.
Our business writing course has been independently endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme which is a product of the Skills and Education Group, who endorse high-quality, non-regulated courses and training programmes.
So at the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the Units the learner has completed as part of the course).
In addition, you will receive the accredited CMP diploma in business writing, which is recognised in the UK and beyond. It proves you are a certified business writer.
These certifications will enable you to apply for a wide range of writing jobs, apply your new skills in the workplace or find freelance work.
Organisations including AutoTrader, Essex County Council, The Ministry of Defence and The Scottish Government have chosen this business writing course to train individual staff members and whole teams.
The course is designed to be completely flexible, which gives staff members the freedom to fit their studies around their other duties, and apply their new writing skills directly to their jobs.
Interested in booking this business writing course for yourself, an individual staff member or multiple members of your team? Please call us on 01243 930353 or use the ‘enquire now’ button below to submit a written enquiry. We look forward to hearing from you!
This business writing course is delivered online. So, you can study at a pace you’re completely comfortable with and fit your studies around your lifestyle.
You can use a computer, or our exclusive app to work on a tablet or smartphone.
This business writing course is designed to be as flexible as you need it to be. There are no deadlines, time limits or expiry dates. So, you can study at a pace that suits you, and fit the course around your lifestyle.
On average, our learners who commit to 4 hours per week to their studies, will usually complete the course within 4 months.
There are no set enrolment dates which means you can book this course 24 hours a day – 365 days a year.
Once you have completed your enrolment form and paid your fee, you will receive a login to our Online Learning Area and a document called ‘enrolment pack’, which explains how to get started, who your tutor is and other important information.
You will get immediate access to your learning materials upon purchase, but you are under no obligation to begin studying until you are ready.
This business writing course costs £549.50 including VAT. This is all you pay. There are no hidden charges, and we offer a wide range of secure payment methods, so you can purchase the course from wherever you live.
You can either pay the fee in full, or with four monthly instalments of £137.37 including VAT.
Yes. The course is externally accredited by 2 recognised organisations. It is also quality endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme.
How long will the course take?
This business writing course is flexible which means you can fit it around your lifestyle. On average, our learners who commit 4 hours per week to this business writing course, will usually complete it within 4 months.
Can I take time out?
Yes, many of our business writing course learners take breaks from their studies, and continue from where they left off.
What certifications will I receive?
You'll receive the Accredited CMP Diploma in Business writing. You'll also receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the Units the learner has completed as part of the course).
Can I study this course if I don't live in the UK?
Yes, this business writing course isn't just restricted to people in the UK. We have learners from all over Europe, and in America, Australia, Canada, India, South Africa, New Zealand and many others. This course is internationally accredited, which means you can enrol with confidence no matter which country you live in.
Do you send the certifications overseas?
Yes. There are no additional charges for this.
Can I apply for a job with the certifications?
Yes, many of our business writing course learners use the course and the certifications on their CV to apply for jobs.
Will this course show me how to get started as a freelancer?
Yes. We offer full support after the course, and give each learner expert advice on starting as a freelance business writer. This includes advice on which rates to charge, which agencies to join and how to market yourself in the correct way in order to attract clients. We have lots of free resources in the Online Learning Area which are geared to helping you establish yourself as a freelance.
Can this course be used for staff training?
Yes. Many organisations, including Arsenal FC, BT, the BBC, Disney, Vodafone and Waitrose, use our courses to train their staff.
Because the course is flexible, you can fit it around your work commitments and apply new skills to your job as you learn them. You will also have lifetime access to the materials, so you can refer back to them later if you need to.
How many tutor marked assignments are there?
There are 12 lessons on this business writing course, and all of them come with tutor marked assignments. Our tutors are often praised for the level of detail they go into when marking our learner's assignments.
Can I resubmit assignments if I fail?
Yes. If you fail an assignment, your tutor will point out where you went wrong, and will give you constructive feedback which should help you achieve a pass grade when you resubmit.
How much tutor time do I get?
This is one of the only online business writing courses that offers unlimited tutor support. This means you can contact your tutor with questions at any point during the course, and they will usually reply the same working day. This support also includes expert careers advice, help looking for work, help with CVs and covering letters, and much more!
Can my employer pay for this course for me?
Yes, on the second page of the business writing course enrolment form, please select 'invoice to employer'. When your form reaches us, our finance team will send the invoice - usually the same working day.
Will I have to start straight away?
No. Because the business writing course is flexible, you can purchase it and begin studying whenever you are ready. Lots of our learners take advantage of offers and discounts, but begin studying the course weeks or even months later.
Can I pay for this course monthly?
Yes. The payment plan for this business writing course is 4 monthly instalments of £137.37. Unfortunately monthly instalments cannot be used with a discount or promotional offer.
When can I enrol?
You can enrol on our business writing course 365 days a year. Upon enrolment, you'll receive your login details and enrolment pack, which means you can get started immediately... if you want to.
Why you’ll benefit from studying with us
Certification and awards
Our UKRLP listing
Business writing course subjects
This vocational course covers every aspect of business writing. Each lesson includes a practical assignment, designed to help you improve and develop your writing skills.
We have recently added a brand new topic to lesson 4, which focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence, how it is affecting the market, and how business writers can integrate it into their roles.
Every assignment is personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll receive expert feedback on your progress at every stage.
Lesson 01: The basics
Learn how to write attractive and effective text.
Write with your reader in mind.
Lesson 02: Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Use techniques and resources to improve your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Use appropriate and adaptable English grammar in your writing.
Lesson 03: Expressing information accurately
Analyse words and phrases to convey the correct meaning.
Apply techniques to ensure written content is accurate.
Lesson 04: Avoiding jargon
Define what jargon is and how to avoid it.
Identify appropriate and inappropriate uses of jargon.
Write words, phrases and sentences to eliminate jargon.
Use Artificial Intelligence to help you avoid jargon and write more clearly New topic
Lesson 05: Writing for the web
Learn skills that make web content relevant, focused and easy to read.
Write effective web content.
Lesson 06: Effective emails
Explain the problems that emerge when writing and handling emails.
Apply email etiquette.
Use techniques that will make emails consistent, effective and readable.
Lesson 07: Writing impressive letters
State why etiquette is important when writing business letters.
List the main points of etiquette needed for business letters.
Build the content of a letter from a skeleton.
Write an effective covering letter for a job application.
Lesson 08: Writing summaries
Identify when summaries are useful.
Prepare a document for summarising.
Reduce the number of words and prioritise the facts in a summary.
Lesson 09: Persuasive writing
Identify when persuasive writing skills are needed.
Apply effective persuasive writing techniques.
Lesson 10: Writing reports
Explain why reports are used.
Identify what most reports contain.
Plan, structure and write an effective report.
Lesson 11: Writing for sales and promotions
Explain and use techniques used in promotional copy, which covers anything to do with selling to businesses or consumers, including:
Brochures.
Leaflets.
Sales proposals.
Point-of-sale materials (posters, cut-outs etc).
Lesson 12: Using social media and blogs
After studying this lesson, you will be able to:
Understand the basics of social media.
Discuss the differences and similarities between social media sites.
Discuss the business writer’s role in social media marketing.
Explain how to write social media copy.
Explain what a blog is and how to create an effective one.
Set up, maintain and grow your own business blog.
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What will I get?
Unlimited tutor support
Contact your course tutor whenever you need help. Your tutor will mentor you through the course, mark your assignments, and give you expert advice.
Your own study area
Learn in our easy-to-use online classroom, where you can access your course materials and other exclusive resources.
Study on the go
Study on your tablet or smartphone using our app. Complete your assignments, contact your tutor, chat to other learners and check your progress on the go.
Rapid marking
Receive personal, detailed feedback from your course tutor. Your work will be returned quickly - within three working days - usually quicker.
Immediate access to course materials
If you decide to enrol, you will receive your login details immediately, so you can access your new course straight away. You can choose when to begin studying.
Free online library
Download our free podcasts, videos, ebooks and tips files, during and after your course.
A personal reference
Receive a personal reference from the college when you finish. Use it on your CV, website, and LinkedIn profile.
Endorsed certificate
A certificate endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme, which is a product of The Skills and Education Group, who endorse high-quality, non-regulated courses and training programmes.
Career coaching scheme - free!
Join our free career coaching scheme when you finish the course. Work with our experts to find work and create a winning CV, job application letters, career blogs, websites and social media profiles. Stay on the scheme as long as you need to.
Charter Mark
Use the CMP Charter Mark on your CV, website, professional profiles and stationery.
Business writing course tutor: Justine Holman
