Business Report Writing Course

Did you know, if you also book the online course “Winning Reports” too. You will get that online course at half price!

Is it right for me?

This business report writing course is designed for professional staff and managers who need to produce effective and efficient business reports. The primary purpose is to address the issue of report writing; how to prepare, present and produce an effective document. The course also includes material on preparing your business case and setting the scene for decision making.

What will I get out of it?

By the end of this business report writing course participants will be able to:

• Use a systematic approach for report writing which can be applied to all documents
• Structure a report and present a professional business case
• Adopt the correct and appropriate tone for report writing
• Apply the essential standards of stylish writing

What does it cover?

Identifying the purpose of reports

• Preparing your business case
• Setting the scene for decision making

Basic principles for four main types of report

• Routine, narrative, interpretative and justification reports

Planning material

• The scope of the report

Preparation for research

• How to organise your research

Structuring the report

• Standard formats for numbering, sectioning, chapters and appendices
• Dealing with summaries, recommendations and conclusions
• The layout of the report

Standards and style

• Using grammar effectively
• Editing the report, making sure it is clear and concise
• Reviewing punctuation and spelling

Adopting the correct tone for a report

• How to review and improve the tone of a report

Action planning for improving future reports