Professional Business Writing Certificate Program
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Current course offering dates and locations
Professional Business Writing Certificate Program has the current day(s) and time(s) available for convenient program registration:
- 5/22/2013 - 6/19/2013, Loop
- 9/24/2013 - 10/22/2013, Loop
Information regarding the listed course section(s), as well as registration for a course, is available at the bottom of this course page.
Program Information Contact
Jurate Murray is the program contact for this course. Jurate can be reached at any of the following:- E-mail: jmurray9@depaul.edu
- Telephone: (312) 362-5913
- Fax: (312) 362-6540
Introduction
Professional Business Writing is centered on the idea that every piece of effective business writing, whether it's an email, memo, formal letter, marketing piece or web page, should cause the reader to take action.
Effective business writing is essential for individual career advancement as well as successful business operations, but few schools include business writing as part of their curriculum. As a result, many business professionals lack business writing skills, so they find writing to be difficult, time-consuming, intimidating, and their writing doesn’t always produce the results they want.
Although this course addresses the use of proper grammar and vocabulary, it is designed to teach you a more effective way of thinking about and using business writing and is not a course in basic writing skills.
Professional Business Writing also counts as an elective towards completing the Integrated Marketing Communications Certificate Program.
Student Testimonial
"My supervisor recommended that I take a writing class for professional development at my semi-annual review. Art Fox's class provided me with many tips and tricks for good writing, as well as a forum in which to put into practice what I had learned. At annual review time, my supervisor noted a marked improvement in my writing. There is nothing more satisfying than to have your improvements noticed and to feel a boost of confidence in your own skill set. This course has made me more marketable in today's increasingly competitive work environment."
-Audra Adomenas
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for professionals in any career field or industry wishing to polish their writing skills. Whether writing a formal presentation, composing press releases or marketing materials, or drafting memos, this class can provide the skills you need.
Benefits
Effective business writing can set you apart from other employees, get you noticed by your superiors, and improve your chances of advancement.
You’ll gain these skills:
- Knowledge of the correct structure of effective business writing, including how to define the challenge, audience, desired outcome, communication style and format
- The ability to motivate readers by using the proper message structure, by establishing credibility, and by clearly and concisely defining benefits to the reader
- A repeatable plan for writing any business document quickly and efficiently
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there course materials?
There are no books for this course. Handouts will be distributed on the first day of class. The cost of these materials is included in the course fee. Students will need to supply three business writing samples, pens and paper.
There are no books for this course. Handouts will be distributed on the first day of class. The cost of these materials is included in the course fee. Students will need to supply three business writing samples, pens and paper.
Do I get DePaul credit for this class?
No, but some DePaul CPE courses have been approved for CEU credits. This is a professional education class, with different requirements than courses taken for academic credit.
No, but some DePaul CPE courses have been approved for CEU credits. This is a professional education class, with different requirements than courses taken for academic credit.
How big are the classes?
Class size is limited to 15 students.
Class size is limited to 15 students.
Will I have to write papers and take exams?
Students should be prepared to spend time writing in class, to actively participate in group discussions, to evaluate the work of other students and to have their work evaluated by the instructor and other students.
Students should be prepared to spend time writing in class, to actively participate in group discussions, to evaluate the work of other students and to have their work evaluated by the instructor and other students.
Registration
Online registration is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - just add the course you are interested in to your shopping cart.
Alternatively you can register by phone, fax or mail. An Adobe Acrobat PDF is provided for your convenience.
Online Registration Information
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For more information contact:
Jurate Murray
- E-mail: jmurray9@depaul.edu
- Telephone: (312) 362-5913
- Fax: (312) 362-6540