Learn how to produce reader-friendly content by writing in plain English.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Are you new to writing?

Are you interested in developing skills to make your documents a must read?

Knowing how to write in plain English and communicate your ideas effectively in writing is an indispensable and essential skill for any specialisation and at any level in the workplace.

If you want to develop the skills and techniques to write effectively and with clarity, don’t miss this course.

“The course was an excellent introduction to plain language and how it can be applied to my day to day work. It was relevant and presented in an engaging way. I would highly recommend it.”

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

You will leave this course with the skills to write complicated ideas in a clear and easy style.

You will learn how to develop a process to use so that you can finish your documents quickly and effectively.

You will also work through practical examples to see how writing plainly can make all the difference.

You will finish this course knowing you can:

• bridge the gap between your message and audience.
• know the characteristics of plain English.
• choose appropriate language.
• understand and effectively use active and passive voice.
• proofread effectively.
• write concisely.
• understand how to use punctuation marks.
• review some common problem words.
• review useful references.
• reflect on your own writing.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is ideal for people new to government and for people that are seeking a refresher to keep their writing skills on point.

NSW PUBLIC SECTOR CAPABILITY FRAMEWORK

Writing with Clarity is for people at the Foundational to Adept levels and you will develop the following capabilities:

• Relationships: Communicate effectively
• Relationships: Influence and negotiate

The course is mapped to IPAA's working in the NSW government topic area.

PATHWAYS

Writing with Clarity is part of the following Pathways: Public Sector Essentials: Fundamentals and Communications.

Find out more here.

 If you have a group of 5 or more, please reach out to [email protected], for an in-house course and our Learning team will be in touch.

 Be at your best, for NSW.