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This English writing skills course is spread over 11 comprehensive lessons. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is designed to help you improve your writing. All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of the course.
We have recently added a brand new topic to lesson 1, which focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence, how it is affecting the market, and how writers can integrate it into their roles.
Lesson 01: An introduction to English writing
How to write attractive and effective text.
Write with your reader in mind.
Using artificial intelligence to improve your writing. New topic
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.
Lesson 05: Writing for the web:
Learn skills that make web content relevant, focused and easy to read.
Write effective web content.
Lesson 06: Writing 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: Letters and correspondence
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
Explain when persuasive writing skills are needed.
Apply effective persuasive writing techniques.
Lesson 10: Writing reports
Discuss why reports are used.
Identify what most reports contain.
Plan, structure and write an effective report.
Lesson 11: Proofreading your work
Learn effective techniques for checking your work.
Proofread your work onscreen.
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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 £137.39 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 English writing skills course for staff training
Organisations including BT, John Lewis and Vodafone use our courses 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.
Interested in booking this practical English writing skills 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 cannot think of anything on this course that could have been improved, so it must have been perfect. The tutorial support was excellent. I always received support immediately whenever I needed help.
I wanted to enhance my CV and improve my writing skills. The tutorial support was fast and efficient. I improved my writing skills, and my tutor pointed out some of the things I should avoid, which was truly helpful.
The English writing skills course proved to be an excellent investment. I was very satisfied with the way things went. My tutor was very attentive, and I now have a tremendous file of reference material. I thought the cost was very reasonable.
The course was great and I have learned so much from it. If I had a query, I recieved a response back almost right away. The course content was interesting and covered a lot of areas. I have developed a better writing style which I can now use in the workplace.
The course was very informative, and I always felt that I was benefiting from the expertise of a tutor. The quality of the tutorial support was consistently high, with the tutor responding very quickly and giving constructive criticism, which helped me improve my writing.
This course has broadened my horizons. It gave me confidence in my writing, thanks to the great tutoring and guidance. I feel I have learned all the skills required, and my writing has improved immensely.
I found that the course content and support were both of the highest quality. I would recommend the course to anyone interested in developing and improving their writing.
The course most definitely met my expectations. Very sound and thorough advice offered. Most importantly, marking of work was done in a kind, friendly and professional way.
Thank you for the amazing course. My tutor was a very supportive, and the content was of a superior quality. I learned how write clearly and fluently. I would recommend this course if you want to improve your writing.
I have recommended CMP to friends and will be enrolling on another course shortly! This course was excellent, very thorough. There were also excellent web links and free guides. The course content could not be improved.
I enrolled on the course to improve my writing structure, writing etiquette and grammar. The tutorial support was excellent. The feedback was first class, with praise and constructive feedback.
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 English writing course is specifically designed for people who want to improve their written English,
add value to their CV and develop their skills to use in the workplace.
This course equips you with the skills to write accurately, concisely and fluently.
We all need to produce written documents and correspondence on a daily basis. If you would like to raise the standard of your written work,
our online English writing skills course can help.
Many respected business, including Royal Mail, RaceLogic UK, and WW Surveyors
use this course to train their writers. And numerous individuals testify
that it is practical, effective and great value for money.
Successful graduate Sally Latham, told us:
“I found that the course content and support were both of the highest quality.
I would recommend the course to anyone interested in developing and improving their writing.” Read her review
This course is ideal for:
Beginners who need to develop and improve their written English.
People who need to improve their writing in workplace.
Staff training and development.
Small businesses and freelancers.
People who want to add value to their CV.
Non-native English speakers who want to develop their written English.
What does this English writing skills course teach?
Starting with the basics of spelling, grammar and sentence structure, we guide you through the whole writing process.
We also teach you how to eliminate jargon and streamline your writing, so you say more with fewer words!
You will also learn how to:
Compose professional written correspondence, such as letters, emails and reports.
Accurately summarise documents for a variety of purposes.
Spot and correct errors in your work.
Write focused, persuasive and user-friendly web content.
Use artificial intelligence tools to help you improve your written English.
This course will help improve your understanding of English, with the support of our personal course tutor who will mark your
assignments, and offer detailed and relevant advice.
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 your assignments at home, at work or on the go.
If you want to develop and improve your written English, this course has a proven track record and enables you to fit your studies around your lifestyle.
Justine Holman is a professional writer, editor and communications specialist.
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 is also an experienced proofreader and copyeditor with a strong command of the English langauge. She has a keen eye detail and excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.
Justine will mentor you, mark your assignments, and give you expert advice.
This English writing skills course is spread over 11 comprehensive lessons. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is designed to help you improve your writing. All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of the course.
We have recently added a brand new topic to lesson 1, which focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence, how it is affecting the market, and how writers can integrate it into their roles.
Lesson 01: An introduction to English writing
How to write attractive and effective text.
Write with your reader in mind.
Using artificial intelligence to improve your writing. New topic
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.
Lesson 05: Writing for the web:
Learn skills that make web content relevant, focused and easy to read.
Write effective web content.
Lesson 06: Writing 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: Letters and correspondence
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
Explain when persuasive writing skills are needed.
Apply effective persuasive writing techniques.
Lesson 10: Writing reports
Discuss why reports are used.
Identify what most reports contain.
Plan, structure and write an effective report.
Lesson 11: Proofreading your work
Learn effective techniques for checking your work.
Our English writing skills 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 English writing skills, which is recognised in the UK and beyond.
These awards will demonstrate to potential employees that you have good written English skills, and can write clearly and fluently. You can use the certifications on your CV, and can also apply your new skills in the workplace.
This English writing skills 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.
How long will it take to complete this English writing skills course?
This English writing skills 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 English writing skills 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 English writing skills 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 English writing skills course is flexible which means you can fit it around your lifestyle. On average, our learners who commit 4 hours per week to this English writing skills course, will usually complete it within 4 months.
Can I take time out?
Yes, many of our English writing skills 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 English writing skills. 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 English writing skills 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 English writing skills 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 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 11 lessons on this English writing skills 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 learners 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 English writing skills 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 English writing skills 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 English writing skills 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 English writing skills 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 English writing skills 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.
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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.
English writing skills course tutor: Justine Holman
