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Effective Business Writing

Enhance your professional communication skills with NYC Career Centers. Discover the secrets to writing persuasive emails, impactful memos, and persuasive proposals that get results. Master the art of organizing your thoughts and crafting clear sentences that speak to different business audiences.

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $325
  • 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

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  • Career Centers @ 185 Madison Ave Suite 1104, New York, NY 10016
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this business writing class:

Develop the ability to write effective emails, persuasive memos, and proposals. Learn how to write clear sentences, organize your thoughts, and write different business documents for a variety of audiences.

In Effective Business Writing, you'll learn how to write professional emails and other standard business documents that get results. First, you'll learn key strategies to write effectively. Then, you'll develop a variety of business documents throughout the course, including emails, proposals, and letters.

The course begins with an introduction to writing compelling sentences, structuring the content, and determining your target audience. In each lesson, you'll review examples of effective business communication and write your own. By the end of Effective Business Writing, you'll be able to write anything from bad-news memos to proposals and thank you notes.

Learn more about Effective Business Writing at NYC Career Centers.

Syllabus

Writing Effective Business Communication

  • Write Strong Sentences
  • Organize Your Content
  • Analyze Your Audience

Writing Email and Other Electronic Communication

  • Write an Email
  • Write Instant Messages and Text Messages

Writing Common Business Documents

  • Write an Internal Announcement
  • Write a Routine Request
  • Write a Response to Routine Requests
  • Write a Complaint
  • Write a Positive Response to Customer Complaints
  • Write Bad-News Messages

Writing a Business Letter

  • Write a Business Letter
  • Write a Thank-You Letter

Writing Business Proposals

  • Persuade Your Audience
  • Write an Executive Summary
  • Use Visuals

Refund Policy

  • Students may cancel up to 11 business days before the class/program start date and receive a refund, less the registration fee (10% of the undiscounted course price).
  • Cancellations within 11 business days are not permitted, but students may reschedule up to 4 business days before the class start date.

For cancellations and reschedules, please email us at [email protected]

Reviews of Classes at NYC Career Centers (679)

(4.5-star rating across 679 reviews)
  • Effective Business Writing

    Anonymous review on 8/19/2019
    Enjoyed the class. It was useful and helpful.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Reviewed by Kimberly P. on 7/25/2019
    very informative class. you get to do alot of writing samples. smaller class size would be better.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Reviewed by Seanpaul W. on 6/2/2019
    The class could have provide more examples
  • Effective Business Writing

    Reviewed by Martine A. on 5/9/2019
    The curriculum is basic but the reminders are a great refresher of what I knew. Granted I didn't know it all, and was very impressed to learn the different styles of writing that can be included in one document. I would recommend the course to professionals and college graduates about to enter the work force. The proper etiquette taught in this class would beneficial. I didn't give 5 stars because, nothings perfect.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Anonymous review on 10/29/2018
    great teacher.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Reviewed by Rebecca C. on 10/29/2018
    The class was very informative. It' was a little long, but still good.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Anonymous review on 8/12/2018
    The instructor was patient and nice. However, we didn't even cover 70% of the content, and the instructor basically was just reading her slides. She also failed to cut out some of our classmate's irrelevant chitchat in class. I did not pay to listen to them talking about their life problems. I don't think it's worth $300 and definitely want my money back.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Reviewed by Ghizela S. on 5/6/2018
    Gisela was very friendly and informative. I enjoyed the class and definitely I will go back. I have learned a lot in those hours. Thank you Gisela.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Reviewed by Nicole J. on 11/20/2017
    Instructor was engaging and supportive. Learned some good basic techniques.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Anonymous review on 6/21/2017
    The instructor Gisela is very patient and dedicated. I love the part that we did writing practice on different topics, and we review it all together. Definitely worth the time.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Reviewed by Antoinette J. on 1/30/2016
    Good class.
  • Effective Business Writing

    Anonymous review on 9/8/2015
    Information was useful and she was an informative teacher
  • Effective Business Writing

    Reviewed by Casandra C. on 10/2/2023
  • Effective Business Writing

    Reviewed by Marilyn G. on 7/1/2020
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    Anonymous review on 2/23/2020
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Students who have taken classes at Effective Business Writing generally have positive things to say. Many students found the class to be informative and helpful, with opportunities for writing practice and learning different writing styles. Overall, students appreciated the refresher on basic techniques and proper etiquette taught in the class and felt that it was worth their time. Quotes: 1. "The curriculum is basic but the reminders are a great refresher of what I knew. ...I was very impressed to learn the different styles of writing that can be included in one document." 2. "The instructor was patient and nice. ... I learned some good basic techniques." 3. "The instructor Gisela is very patient and dedicated. ... Definitely worth the time."

Questions & Answers (7)

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Question from Kimberly P.
What do we need to bring to this class?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Kimberly! NYC Career Centers have everything the students need for the class, no need to bring anything. Thank you.
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is this an online class or on campus? and for how many days it runs? Thanks.
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Ali! This class is held in a classroom setting. The days would depend on the date you choose. If you check on the Start Dates here on the class page, there are classes where you have to attend one-day class for 7 hours and there are dates where students will attend 2 days, 3 hours each day. Hope this helps!
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Hello! What level of traditional work experience is recommended for this class? I'm more of a junior/senior level person and want to ensure this is not entry level. Would you mind clarifying?
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! This course is beneficial to entry level and recent college graduates new to the workforce. The Advanced Writing is more applicable to mid to Senior Level.
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Is there a certificate?
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Mila! Yes, each student will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.
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Are there any additional costs beside tuition?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! You only need to pay the $325 class fee.
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Question from Yaolin Z.
Hi, does this class have one session or multiple sessions? Thanks.
Answer from Jenn C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Yaolin! This course only has one session, but there are many available dates that students can pick from.
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Question from Yari
Do I need any previous experience or certications in business writing. I currently have jsut a High School Diploma. Thanks.
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hey Yari, you don't need previous experience for this class.
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