Ultimate Writing Reports and Proposals Online Bundle, 10 Certificate Courses
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Learn The Fundamentals Of How To Write Reports and Proposals - 10 Courses in this Bundle
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Writing Reports and Proposals
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Creating Winning Proposals
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Proposal Writing
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Archiving and Records Management
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Presentation Skills
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Dynamite Sales Presentations
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Collaborative Business Writing
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Advanced Writing Skills
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Business Writing that works
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Writing a Business Plan
1. Writing Reports and Proposals: Learn about the four stages of report writing
Reports and proposals come in a variety of formats. All formats, however, rely on good writing skills and a solid framework. We recommend that you complete “Business Writing That Works” before beginning this course.
Key Learning Objectives
- Four stages of report writing
- Ten steps of proposal writing
- Using headings
- Adding visual aids
- Writing persuasively
- Sourcing material
2. Creating Winning Proposals: Learn How To Locate Potential Funders
This course will help you develop the skills necessary to create successful proposals by focusing on sources of funding, types of proposals, and how to write proposals that will meet the stated requirements. You will also learn about the all-important element of relationships and how to build and maintain them in a funding relationship.
In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders’ interests with organizational needs. Along the way you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders.
Key Learning Objectives
- Locate potential funders for your organizations on the Internet and use evaluative skills to identify the appropriateness of funding related to your own organization
- Explain the necessity of matching funders interests with organizational needs and use this knowledge in decisions about the validity of submitting a funding proposal
- Describe and understand the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations
- Describe and understand the basic process for successful proposal writing
- Analyze effective relationship-building strategies to engage with funders and use this knowledge in writing a funding proposal
- Describe at least five reasons why funding proposals can be rejected
- Plan, write and submit a proposal in response to funders guidelines
3. Proposal Writing: Study Proposal Writing Course; Learn to Write Winning Proposals with Proposal Writing Training
Our Proposal Writing Course will teach you how to write a proposal so that the reader feels compelled by logic to agree with the proposal. Simply writing an outline of what you want is not enough! This proposal writing certification course will walk you step by step through the entire proposal writing process. We start the process by understanding why you are writing a proposal. Then we discuss the process of gathering all relevant information together. Writing and the equally important process of proofreading are covered in detail before moving on to the creation of the finished product.
This proposal writing course is perfect for people, organizations and businesses needing to know the proper process of structuring, writing, and finishing a proposal.
Key Learning Objectives
- Know the fundamentals for developing a proposal
- Use the method writing proposal supplied assist in developing focused, professional proposals
- Use the tips and techniques contained within the course to settle on the right proposal structure to use in different circumstances
- Be able to use illustrations effectively in your proposals
- Understand what proofreading is and how to improve proofreading techniques
- Understand the value of peer review and know the ways peer review can assist in improving proposals
- Be capable of finding and correcting spelling and grammatical errors in your written proposal
- Know the rules for printing and publishing your proposal
4. Archiving and Records Management: Study Records Management Courses and Learn to manage archives via Records Management Certification
Effective records maintenance is an integral part of every organization’s operations. These Records Management Courses will help you to know how to be an effective record keeper. The comprehensive training program will teach you how to create, organize, and maintain a professional records system. Your system will assist in running a cohesive, efficient, successful business.
Effective records management will help improve and protect the bottom line. Efficiency and productivity naturally improve while potential liabilities can be effectively guarded against.
Record keeping is necessary for every business and organization. All purchases, sales, client and employee communications as well as legal and taxation documents need to be classified and managed appropriately. Naturally, the methods of records management will vary according to the needs of the business. There are, however, some fundamental concepts that most records management systems utilize.
Enrolling in the records management certificate online courses with Courses for Success will give you the records management training needed to gain a thorough understanding of these principles.
Key Learning Objectives
- Correctly define and label record archive and electronic records
- Consider and evaluate records in the proper context
- Categorize and classify records
- Appreciate and recognize different record management and records retention systems
- Preserve and convert records where appropriate
5. Presentation Skills: Study Presentation Courses; Create and Deliver Compelling Presentations
These Presentation Courses can benefit anyone who presents: a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar discussion leader. No matter which role you are assuming, this Course will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others.
Covering everything from writing your first needs analysis to running the presentation itself, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to organize and host successful and professional presentations that get your message across whether you're pitching an idea, making a sale or sharing knowledge with your team.
Key Learning Objectives
- Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
- Select presentation delivery methods
- Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Knock down nervousness
- Develop and use flip charts with color
- Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
- Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
- Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
- Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion
6. Dynamite Sales Presentations: Create A Winning Proposal And A Dynamite Sales Presentation
Sales trainers know that a great sales presentation does notdemand that you have bells and whistles to impress a client. Instead, the best sales presentations effectively demonstrate product knowledge as well as an understanding of what problems the client has, and the solutions they need.This Dynamite Sales
Key Learning Objectives
- Identifying the key elements of a quality proposal
- Mastering the first impression, from clothing to the handshake
- Feeling more comfortable and professional in face-to-face presentations
- Writing a winning proposal
- Achieving comfort and professionalism during presentations
7. Collaborative Business Writing: Develop your Writing Skills to Have an Extra Edge in the Workplace
Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and instant messaging. Developing writing skills is still important in the business world as is creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas) giving you that extra edge in the workplace.
The Collaborative Business Writing course will give you the knowledge and skills to collaborate with others and create that important document. You will touch on the types of collaboration, and ways to improve them through certain tools and processes. These basic skills will provide you with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.
Key Learning Objectives
- Define collaborative business writing
- Know different types of collaborative writing
- Know how to collaborate with team members
- Learn methods of handling conflict in writing
- Build collaborative writing teams
8. Advanced Writing Skills: Improve your writing skills with this online course today!
This Advanced Writing Skills training course is geared towards strong writers who are looking to improve in specific areas. Trainers will devote time to writing letters of recommendation, persuasion, refusal, and action.
Key Learning Objectives
- Keeping their writing clear, concise, and grammatically sound.
- Improving sentence construction and paragraph development.
- Dealing with specific business requests that call on strong writing skills.
- Creating effective business cases, proposals, and reports.
- Thoroughly documenting sources that are used or referenced.
9. Business Writing that works: Learn the Basics of Business Writing
Writing is just like any other skill: you need to learn, practice, and work at it to get good at it. This course will give you the basic tools you need to become a better writer.
This course will teach you the four C’s of writing: clear, concise, complete, and correct. You will also learn some of the fundamentals of good writing, including word agreement, active and passive voice, sentence construction, punctuation, and spelling. Finally, you will have a chance to apply these skills to real-life situations, such as writing e-mails, memos, and letters.
Key Learning Objectives
- Learn the value of good written communication.
- Learn how to write and proofread your work so it is clear, concise, complete, and correct.
- Apply these skills in real world situations.
- Understand the proper format for memos, letters, and e-mails.
10. Writing a Business Plan: Learn How To Write An Effective Business Plan
A business plan will help your business get started on the right track, stay focused on priorities, and move forward. This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business plan.
In this course, you will learn the essential steps for creating a business plan, including creating a first draft; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms
Learn how to write an effective business plan with our business and entrepreneurship courses.
Key Learning Objectives
- Research and analyze the individual components needed for a business plan.
- Apply skills to create a business plan for different audiences, including investors, banks, and other stakeholders.
- Explain the purpose and future of your business in easy to understand terms.
- Use accounting terms to describe the future for your business.
- Describe your marketing, sales, and planning strategies.
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The Ultimate Writing Reports and Proposals 10 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Writing Reports and Proposals Online Certificate Course
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: The Stages of Report Writing
Session Three: The First Stage – Investigating
- Gathering Information
- Let’s Get Thinking!
Session Four: The Second Stage – Planning
- Choosing a Report Format
- Individual Activity
Session Five: The Third Stage – Writing
Session Six: The Fourth Stage – Revising
- Checklist for Success
- Spelling Test
Session Seven: Using Headings
Session Eight: Using Charts and Graphs
Session Nine: The Proposal
- The Differences When Writing Proposals
- The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
- Writing Exercise
Session Ten: Persuasion
Session Eleven: Practical Application
Session Twelve: Giving Credit
- Citing Sources
- Bibliography Exercise
Course 2 - Creating Winning Proposals Online Certificate Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Sources of Funding
- Trends in the Funding Environment
- Funders Brainstorming Activity
- Types of Funders
- Sources of Funding Activity
- Potential Funders
Session 3: Funder Selection
- Brainstorming Projects
- Personal Proposal Funder Selection
- Potential Funder One
- Potential Funder Two
- Potential Funder Three
Session 4: Types of Proposals
- Proposal Forms
- Letter Proposal, Part One
- Letter Proposal, Part Two
- Partnership Proposals
- Challenges
- Minimizing the Challenges
Session 5: Proposals as a Relationship Builder
- Portfolio Approach
- Building the Relationship
- Step One: Finding Each Other
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part One
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part Two
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part One
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part One
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Three
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part One
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part Two
Session 6: RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote)
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part One
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part One
- RFP Case Study, Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part Three
- RFP Case Study, Part Four
- RFP Case Study, Part Five
- RFP Case Study, Part Six
- RFP Case Study
Session 7: The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
- Clarify Your Objectives
- Analyze Your Audience
- Get Your Thoughts on Paper
- Group and Label Your Thoughts
- Sequence Your Thoughts
- Make an Outline
- Write Your Draft Down
- Edit
- Add the Finishing Touches
- Proofread and Edit
Session 8: Defining Your Proposal
- 10 - Step Exercise
Session 9: Key Elements of a Proposal
- Key Elements
Session 10: Defining the Needs and Desired Results
- Defining the Need
- Desired Results
Session 11: Resources and Activities and Evaluation
- Resources, Part One
- Resources, Part Two
- Resources, Part Three
- Resources, Part Four
- Activities
- Evaluation, Part One
- Evaluation, Part Two
Session 12: Sustainability and Budget
- Sustainability
- Budget
- Pricing Case Study, Part One
- Pricing Case Study, Part Two
- Pricing Case Study, Part Three
- Pricing Case Study, Part Four
- Pricing Case Study, Part Five
- What Goes In the Proposal?
Session 13: Conclusion, Introduction, and Executive Summary
- Conclusion
- Introduction
- Appendices
- Executive Summary
- Tool: Checklist Review
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Proposal Writing Online Certificate Course
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: The Request
- Requests for Proposals
Section Three: The Proposal-writing Process
- A Winning Proposal
- The Proposal-writing Process
Section Four: The Requirement
- What does the customer want?
- What does your company want?
- Initial data gathering
Section Five: Why Pick Us?
- Key Differentiators
- Key Messages
Section Six: Illustrations
- Illustrations
- Sample Illustrations
Section Seven: Proposal Structure
- The Basic Outline
- Creating and Sequencing your Table of Contents
Section Eight: Details and Research
- The Reader
- Organizing your information
- Identifying Resources
Section Nine: Writing Skills Revision – Part One
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Language
Section Ten: – Writing Skill Revision, Part Two
- Parts of a Sentence
- Write faster – effective writing
- Paragraphs
Section Eleven: Writing the text of the Proposal
- Choosing a Format
- Templates
- Proposal Content
- Executive Summaries
Section Twelve: Proofreading, Editing, and Finishing
- Proofreading
- Review/Peer Review
- The Appearance – Printing and Publishing
Section Thirteen:
- Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Archiving and Records Management Online Certificate Course
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Understanding Records
- What is Records Management?
- Defining Records
- Archives vs. Records
- Life Cycle
Module Three: Management of Records
- What Is and Is Not a Record?
- Record Programs
- Management of Systems
- Developing Standards
Module Four: Context I
- Techniques for Analyzing Records
- Collecting Information
- Organizational Needs
- Legal Demands
Module Five: Context II
- Routine Process
- Creative Process
- System Analysis
- Records Survey
Module Six: Classification
- Functionality
- Prioritize
- Assess and Review
- Develop a Tool
Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems
- Arranging and Grouping
- Building Files
- Elementary & Intermediate
- Metadata
Module Eight: Electronic Records
- Classifying
- Folders and Directories
- Groupings
- Metadata
Module Nine: Hybrid Systems
- Routine Processes
- Creative Processes
- Design
- Limitations
Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems
- Taxonomy of Values
- Macro Appraisal
- Strategy & Criteria
- Document & Review Decisions
Module Eleven: Record Maintenance
- Paper
- Electronic
- Create Archives
- Conversion
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Presentation Skills Online Certificate Course
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Creating the Program
- Performing a needs analysis
- Writing the basic outline
- Researching, writing, and editing
Module Three - Choosing your Delivery Methods
- Basic methods
- Advanced methods
- Basic criteria to consider
Module Four - Verbal Communication Skills
- Listening and hearing: They aren't the same thing
- Asking questions
- Communicating with power
Module Five - Non-Verbal Communication Skills
- Body language
- Gestures
- The signals you send to others
- It's not what you say, it's how you say it
Module Six - Overcoming Nervousness
- Preparing mentally
- Physical relaxation techniques
- Appearing confident in front of the crowd
Module Seven - Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
- Required tools
- The advantages of pre-writing
- Using colors appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
Module Eight - Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
- Required tools
- Tips and tracks
- Creating a Plan B
Module Nine - Wow 'Em with the Whiteboard
- Traditional and electronic whiteboards
- Using colors appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
Module Ten - Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
- Required Tools
- Tips and tricks
- Creating a Plan B
Module Eleven - Pumping it Up a Notch
- Make them laugh a little
- Ask them a question
- Encouraging discussion
- Dealing with questions
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Dynamite Sales Presentations Online Certificate Course
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Getting Down to Business
- Business Writing Basics
- Types of Proposals
Session Three: Writing Your Proposal
- Getting Organized
- Drafting a Proposal
Session Four: Getting Thoughts on Paper
- Planning Your Proposal
- Exercise
Session Five: Basic Proposal Formats
Session Six: Expert Editing Tips
Session Seven: The Handshake
Session Eight: Getting Ready for Your Presentation
- Preparation Tips
- Persuasive Language
Session Nine: Elements of a Successful Presentation
- You Count Too!
- Positives and Negatives
Session Ten: Dressing Appropriately
Session Eleven: Presentations
- Preparation
- Evaluations
- Recommended Reading List
- Post-Course Assessment
- Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
- Personal Action Plan
Course 7 - Collaborative Business Writing Online Certificate Course
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What is Collaborative Business Writing?
- Clarifying the Objective
- Practical Writing Approaches
- Collaborative Writing Strategies
- Collaborative Writing Patterns
Module Three:Types of Collaborative Business Writing
- Construction – “Cut and Paste”
- Parallel Construction – “Puzzle”
- Sequential Summative Construction
- Integrating Construction
Module Four: Collaborative Team Members
- Team Leader Selection
- Chief Editor Selection
- Characteristics of Team Members
- Ways to Build Collaborative Writing Team
Module Five: Collaborative Tools and Processes
- Outlines and Storyboards
- Collaborative Planning
- Collaborative Revision
- Collaborative Team Cohesion
Module Six: Setting Style Guidelines
- Voice and Person
- Format
- Consistent Spelling of Commonly Used Words
- Numbers as Words or Figures
Module Seven: Barriers to Successful Collaborative Writing
- Hoarding
- Innovation
- Search
- Knowledge Transfer
Module Eight: Overcoming Collaborative Writing Barriers
- Practice T-shaped Management
- Building a Network of Alliances
- Implementing Enablers
- Assessing the Culture and Areas for Improvement
Module Nine: Styles of Dealing with Conflict
- Ensure that Good Relationships are the First Priority
- Keep People and Problems Separate
- Pay Attention to the Interests that are Being Presented
- Listen First, Talk Second
Module Ten:Tips for Successful Business Writing Collaboration
- Determine Purpose
- Formulate Outline and Organizational Format
- When Choosing a Team Leader, Remember…
- Assign Writing Tasks and Associated Duties
Module Eleven: Examples of Collaborative Business Writing
- Writing Emails
- Writing Reports
- Writing Training Manuals
- Writing Company Handbooks
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Advanced Writing Skills Online Certificate Course
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: The C’s of Writing
- Writing Clearly
- Writing Concisely
- Making Connections
- Writing Correctly
- Choosing Your Sources
Session Three: Writing Mechanics
- Building Paragraphs
- Proper Paragraphs
- More on Paragraphs
- Making Connections
Session Four: Dealing with Specific Requests
- Types of Letters
- Keeping it Real
Session Five: Preparing Business Documents
- Business Cases
- Requests for Proposals
- Writing Reports
- Documentation
Session Six: Editing Techniques
- Personal Action Plan
- Recommended Reading List
- Post-Course Assessment
Course 9 - Business Writing that works Online Certificate Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
Session 2: Why Write?
- Why Do We Write?
- Becoming a Better Writer
- Communicating a Message
Session 3: Be Clear
- Writing Clearly
- The Pweor of the Hmuan Mnid
- Why Write Well?
- Selecting Words
- Choosing What to Say
- Removing the Noise
- Simplifying Sentences
- Our Simpler Sentences
- Clarify the Convolution
Session 4: Be Concise
- Writing Concisely
- Becoming Concise
- Being Precise
- Our Tightened Sentences
- Rewriting Exercises
- Our Updated Language
- Rewriting Exercises: Practicing Conciseness
- Our Concise Sentences
Session 5: Be Complete
- Making Your Writing Complete
- Two Keys: Empathy and Flexibility
- Asking Questions
- Session 6: Be Correct
- Common Writing Errors
Session 7: Word Agreement
- Making Words Agree
- Modifiers and Describers
- Rewriting Exercises: Making Words Agree
- Our Word Agreements
- Rewriting Exercise: Moving Modifiers
- Our Moved Modifiers
Session 8: Active and Passive Voice
- About the Active Voice
- About the Passive Voice
- Passive and Active Voice Examples
- Passive to Active
- Our Active Sentences
Session 9: Sentences and Sentence Types
- The Sentence
- The Paragraph
- Breaking Down a Paragraph
- Reorganizing a Paragraph
- Our Broken Down and Reorganized Suggestions
Session 10: Readability Index
- About the Index
- Calculating the Index
- About Your Score
- Calculating the Index Automatically
- Using the Index
- How Foggy Is My Writing?
Session 11: Manners and Courtesy
- Courtesy
- Courtesy in Your Writing
- What? My Letter Writing Style?
- Letter Sample One
- Sample One Rating
- Letter Sample Two
- Sample Two Rating
- Letter Sample Three
- Sample Three Rating
Session 12: Practical Language
- Basic Rules
- Word Usage Rules
- Using That and Which
- Playing with Language
- Some Food for Thought
Session 13: Inclusive Language
- About Inclusive Language
- Cheat Sheet
Session 14: Sentence Construction
- Parallel Construction
- Making Them Parallel
- Our Parallel Sentences
Session 15: Punctuation
- The Comma
- Other Comma Uses
- Comma Misuses
- The Semi-Colon
- The Colon
- The Apostrophe
- Practice with Punctuation - the Comma
- Practice with Punctuation - the Semi-Colon
- Practice with Punctuation - the Colon
- Practice with Punctuation - the Apostrophe
Session 16: Writing Business Letters
- Business Letters
- Steps to Writing Business Letters
- Creating Correspondence
- Parts of a Business Letter
- Business Letter Parts
- Types of Letters
- Persuasion Letters
- No Letters
- Dissecting Letters Exercise
- Letter Type Sample 1
- Letter Type Sample 2
- Letter Type Sample 3
- Letter Type Sample 4
- Our Answers to the Letters
- Beginning Letters
- Expressions and Guidelines
- Strategies and Recommendations
Session 17: Writing Effective E-mails
- E-mail Basics
- The Subject Line
- Formatting
- Attachments
- Use Spell Check!
- Covering Your Bases?
- Reply All
- Concise
- Privacy
- Shorthand
- Managing E-Mail
- Tackling Email
- E-mail at Work
Session 18: Spelling and Proofreading
- Spelling Tips
- Proofreading Tips
- Learning to Look
- Being a Good Proofreader
- Proofreading Practices
- Performance Article
- Identifying the Errors
- The Edited Article
Session 19: Writing Memos
- The Anatomy of a Memo
- Acme Funfest
Session 20: Reviewing Your Writing
- Checking Back
- Reviewing the Checklist
Session 21: Writing Challenges
- Course Recap
- Top Ten Writing Challenges
- Our Top Ten Writing Challenges Responses
- Guidelines for Capitalization
Session 22: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 10 - Writing a Business Plan Online Certificate Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What is a Business Plan For?
- The Purpose of the Plan
- Getting Down to Business
- Staying Flexible
Session 3: A General Business Plan Framework
- The Importance of a Framework
- Essential Elements
- Making Connections
- Making Connections
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Making Connections
Session 4: Identifying Your Audience
- Who Are You Writing For?
- Defining the Terms
- Words of Wisdom
- Making Connections
- The Rules of Writing
- Making Connections
Session 5: Gathering and Analyzing Information
- GO-PARSE
- Get Organized
- Preview
- Ask
- Read
- Markup Methods
- Summarize
- Shorthand Symbols
- Shorthand Tips
- Evaluate
- PARSE in Action
- GO-PARSE Summary
- ACE Building Celebrates Five Years of Success
Session 6: Defining Your Company
- Writing Your Company Description
- Making Connections
- Describing Your Products and Services
- Performing a Market Analysis
- Developing an Operations Plan
- The Operations Process
- Operations and Your Business Plan
- Types of Operations
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Supplies
- Service
- Overlaps
- Buffers
Session 7: Getting to Work
- Working on Your Plan
- Business Plan Worksheet
Session 8: Creating a Marketing Strategy
- Introduction to Marketing
- Cycle Overview
- Consumer and Market Analysis
- What Do They Need?
- Who is Buying Our Product? Who is Using Our Product?
- What is the Buying Process?
- How Can I Leverage Segmentation?
- Key Questions
- SWOT Analysis
- Next Steps
- Analyzing Distribution Channels
- Making Connections
- Creating a Marketing Plan
- Product
- Price
- Place
- Promotion
- Packaging
- Sketching Out the Plan
- Evaluate, Review, and Revise
- The Value of Social Media
Session 9: Creating the Sales Plan
- Building Your Sales Force
- The Sales Cycle
- Initiate
- Making Connections
- Build
- Manage
- Optimize
Session 10: Developing Financial Projections
- Accounting Terminology
- What is Finance?
- The Cycle of Finance
- Recording Financial Transactions
- General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- The 11 Principles
- Key Reports
- Income Statement Equation
- Sample Income Statement
- The Balance Sheet
- Balance Sheet Equation
- Balance Sheet Accounts
- Current vs. Fixed Assets
- Cash Flow Statement
- Statement of Retained Earnings
- Financial Projections
- Tips and Tricks
- Use the Writing Rules
Session 11: Putting It All Together
- Writing the Executive Summary
- Making a Strong Presentation
- Making Connections
- The Finishing Touches
- Keeping Your Data Safe
- Reviewing and Revising
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
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Learn The Fundamentals Of How To Write Reports and Proposals - 10 Courses in this Bundle
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Writing Reports and Proposals
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Creating Winning Proposals
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Proposal Writing
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Archiving and Records Management
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Presentation Skills
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Dynamite Sales Presentations
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Collaborative Business Writing
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Advanced Writing Skills
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Business Writing that works
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Writing a Business Plan
1. Writing Reports and Proposals: Learn about the four stages of report writing
Reports and proposals come in a variety of formats. All formats, however, rely on good writing skills and a solid framework. We recommend that you complete “Business Writing That Works” before beginning this course.
Key Learning Objectives
- Four stages of report writing
- Ten steps of proposal writing
- Using headings
- Adding visual aids
- Writing persuasively
- Sourcing material
2. Creating Winning Proposals: Learn How To Locate Potential Funders
This course will help you develop the skills necessary to create successful proposals by focusing on sources of funding, types of proposals, and how to write proposals that will meet the stated requirements. You will also learn about the all-important element of relationships and how to build and maintain them in a funding relationship.
In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders’ interests with organizational needs. Along the way you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders.
Key Learning Objectives
- Locate potential funders for your organizations on the Internet and use evaluative skills to identify the appropriateness of funding related to your own organization
- Explain the necessity of matching funders interests with organizational needs and use this knowledge in decisions about the validity of submitting a funding proposal
- Describe and understand the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations
- Describe and understand the basic process for successful proposal writing
- Analyze effective relationship-building strategies to engage with funders and use this knowledge in writing a funding proposal
- Describe at least five reasons why funding proposals can be rejected
- Plan, write and submit a proposal in response to funders guidelines
3. Proposal Writing: Study Proposal Writing Course; Learn to Write Winning Proposals with Proposal Writing Training
Our Proposal Writing Course will teach you how to write a proposal so that the reader feels compelled by logic to agree with the proposal. Simply writing an outline of what you want is not enough! This proposal writing certification course will walk you step by step through the entire proposal writing process. We start the process by understanding why you are writing a proposal. Then we discuss the process of gathering all relevant information together. Writing and the equally important process of proofreading are covered in detail before moving on to the creation of the finished product.
This proposal writing course is perfect for people, organizations and businesses needing to know the proper process of structuring, writing, and finishing a proposal.
Key Learning Objectives
- Know the fundamentals for developing a proposal
- Use the method writing proposal supplied assist in developing focused, professional proposals
- Use the tips and techniques contained within the course to settle on the right proposal structure to use in different circumstances
- Be able to use illustrations effectively in your proposals
- Understand what proofreading is and how to improve proofreading techniques
- Understand the value of peer review and know the ways peer review can assist in improving proposals
- Be capable of finding and correcting spelling and grammatical errors in your written proposal
- Know the rules for printing and publishing your proposal
4. Archiving and Records Management: Study Records Management Courses and Learn to manage archives via Records Management Certification
Effective records maintenance is an integral part of every organization’s operations. These Records Management Courses will help you to know how to be an effective record keeper. The comprehensive training program will teach you how to create, organize, and maintain a professional records system. Your system will assist in running a cohesive, efficient, successful business.
Effective records management will help improve and protect the bottom line. Efficiency and productivity naturally improve while potential liabilities can be effectively guarded against.
Record keeping is necessary for every business and organization. All purchases, sales, client and employee communications as well as legal and taxation documents need to be classified and managed appropriately. Naturally, the methods of records management will vary according to the needs of the business. There are, however, some fundamental concepts that most records management systems utilize.
Enrolling in the records management certificate online courses with Courses for Success will give you the records management training needed to gain a thorough understanding of these principles.
Key Learning Objectives
- Correctly define and label record archive and electronic records
- Consider and evaluate records in the proper context
- Categorize and classify records
- Appreciate and recognize different record management and records retention systems
- Preserve and convert records where appropriate
5. Presentation Skills: Study Presentation Courses; Create and Deliver Compelling Presentations
These Presentation Courses can benefit anyone who presents: a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar discussion leader. No matter which role you are assuming, this Course will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others.
Covering everything from writing your first needs analysis to running the presentation itself, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to organize and host successful and professional presentations that get your message across whether you're pitching an idea, making a sale or sharing knowledge with your team.
Key Learning Objectives
- Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
- Select presentation delivery methods
- Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Knock down nervousness
- Develop and use flip charts with color
- Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
- Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
- Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
- Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion
6. Dynamite Sales Presentations: Create A Winning Proposal And A Dynamite Sales Presentation
Sales trainers know that a great sales presentation does notdemand that you have bells and whistles to impress a client. Instead, the best sales presentations effectively demonstrate product knowledge as well as an understanding of what problems the client has, and the solutions they need.This Dynamite Sales
Key Learning Objectives
- Identifying the key elements of a quality proposal
- Mastering the first impression, from clothing to the handshake
- Feeling more comfortable and professional in face-to-face presentations
- Writing a winning proposal
- Achieving comfort and professionalism during presentations
7. Collaborative Business Writing: Develop your Writing Skills to Have an Extra Edge in the Workplace
Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and instant messaging. Developing writing skills is still important in the business world as is creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas) giving you that extra edge in the workplace.
The Collaborative Business Writing course will give you the knowledge and skills to collaborate with others and create that important document. You will touch on the types of collaboration, and ways to improve them through certain tools and processes. These basic skills will provide you with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.
Key Learning Objectives
- Define collaborative business writing
- Know different types of collaborative writing
- Know how to collaborate with team members
- Learn methods of handling conflict in writing
- Build collaborative writing teams
8. Advanced Writing Skills: Improve your writing skills with this online course today!
This Advanced Writing Skills training course is geared towards strong writers who are looking to improve in specific areas. Trainers will devote time to writing letters of recommendation, persuasion, refusal, and action.
Key Learning Objectives
- Keeping their writing clear, concise, and grammatically sound.
- Improving sentence construction and paragraph development.
- Dealing with specific business requests that call on strong writing skills.
- Creating effective business cases, proposals, and reports.
- Thoroughly documenting sources that are used or referenced.
9. Business Writing that works: Learn the Basics of Business Writing
Writing is just like any other skill: you need to learn, practice, and work at it to get good at it. This course will give you the basic tools you need to become a better writer.
This course will teach you the four C’s of writing: clear, concise, complete, and correct. You will also learn some of the fundamentals of good writing, including word agreement, active and passive voice, sentence construction, punctuation, and spelling. Finally, you will have a chance to apply these skills to real-life situations, such as writing e-mails, memos, and letters.
Key Learning Objectives
- Learn the value of good written communication.
- Learn how to write and proofread your work so it is clear, concise, complete, and correct.
- Apply these skills in real world situations.
- Understand the proper format for memos, letters, and e-mails.
10. Writing a Business Plan: Learn How To Write An Effective Business Plan
A business plan will help your business get started on the right track, stay focused on priorities, and move forward. This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business plan.
In this course, you will learn the essential steps for creating a business plan, including creating a first draft; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms
Learn how to write an effective business plan with our business and entrepreneurship courses.
Key Learning Objectives
- Research and analyze the individual components needed for a business plan.
- Apply skills to create a business plan for different audiences, including investors, banks, and other stakeholders.
- Explain the purpose and future of your business in easy to understand terms.
- Use accounting terms to describe the future for your business.
- Describe your marketing, sales, and planning strategies.
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The Ultimate Writing Reports and Proposals 10 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Writing Reports and Proposals Online Certificate Course
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: The Stages of Report Writing
Session Three: The First Stage – Investigating
- Gathering Information
- Let’s Get Thinking!
Session Four: The Second Stage – Planning
- Choosing a Report Format
- Individual Activity
Session Five: The Third Stage – Writing
Session Six: The Fourth Stage – Revising
- Checklist for Success
- Spelling Test
Session Seven: Using Headings
Session Eight: Using Charts and Graphs
Session Nine: The Proposal
- The Differences When Writing Proposals
- The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
- Writing Exercise
Session Ten: Persuasion
Session Eleven: Practical Application
Session Twelve: Giving Credit
- Citing Sources
- Bibliography Exercise
Course 2 - Creating Winning Proposals Online Certificate Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Sources of Funding
- Trends in the Funding Environment
- Funders Brainstorming Activity
- Types of Funders
- Sources of Funding Activity
- Potential Funders
Session 3: Funder Selection
- Brainstorming Projects
- Personal Proposal Funder Selection
- Potential Funder One
- Potential Funder Two
- Potential Funder Three
Session 4: Types of Proposals
- Proposal Forms
- Letter Proposal, Part One
- Letter Proposal, Part Two
- Partnership Proposals
- Challenges
- Minimizing the Challenges
Session 5: Proposals as a Relationship Builder
- Portfolio Approach
- Building the Relationship
- Step One: Finding Each Other
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part One
- Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part Two
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part One
- Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part One
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Two
- Step Four: The First Date, Part Three
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part One
- Step Five: Going Steady, Part Two
Session 6: RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote)
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part One
- RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part One
- RFP Case Study, Part Two
- RFP Case Study, Part Three
- RFP Case Study, Part Four
- RFP Case Study, Part Five
- RFP Case Study, Part Six
- RFP Case Study
Session 7: The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing
- Clarify Your Objectives
- Analyze Your Audience
- Get Your Thoughts on Paper
- Group and Label Your Thoughts
- Sequence Your Thoughts
- Make an Outline
- Write Your Draft Down
- Edit
- Add the Finishing Touches
- Proofread and Edit
Session 8: Defining Your Proposal
- 10 - Step Exercise
Session 9: Key Elements of a Proposal
- Key Elements
Session 10: Defining the Needs and Desired Results
- Defining the Need
- Desired Results
Session 11: Resources and Activities and Evaluation
- Resources, Part One
- Resources, Part Two
- Resources, Part Three
- Resources, Part Four
- Activities
- Evaluation, Part One
- Evaluation, Part Two
Session 12: Sustainability and Budget
- Sustainability
- Budget
- Pricing Case Study, Part One
- Pricing Case Study, Part Two
- Pricing Case Study, Part Three
- Pricing Case Study, Part Four
- Pricing Case Study, Part Five
- What Goes In the Proposal?
Session 13: Conclusion, Introduction, and Executive Summary
- Conclusion
- Introduction
- Appendices
- Executive Summary
- Tool: Checklist Review
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Proposal Writing Online Certificate Course
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: The Request
- Requests for Proposals
Section Three: The Proposal-writing Process
- A Winning Proposal
- The Proposal-writing Process
Section Four: The Requirement
- What does the customer want?
- What does your company want?
- Initial data gathering
Section Five: Why Pick Us?
- Key Differentiators
- Key Messages
Section Six: Illustrations
- Illustrations
- Sample Illustrations
Section Seven: Proposal Structure
- The Basic Outline
- Creating and Sequencing your Table of Contents
Section Eight: Details and Research
- The Reader
- Organizing your information
- Identifying Resources
Section Nine: Writing Skills Revision – Part One
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Language
Section Ten: – Writing Skill Revision, Part Two
- Parts of a Sentence
- Write faster – effective writing
- Paragraphs
Section Eleven: Writing the text of the Proposal
- Choosing a Format
- Templates
- Proposal Content
- Executive Summaries
Section Twelve: Proofreading, Editing, and Finishing
- Proofreading
- Review/Peer Review
- The Appearance – Printing and Publishing
Section Thirteen:
- Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Archiving and Records Management Online Certificate Course
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Understanding Records
- What is Records Management?
- Defining Records
- Archives vs. Records
- Life Cycle
Module Three: Management of Records
- What Is and Is Not a Record?
- Record Programs
- Management of Systems
- Developing Standards
Module Four: Context I
- Techniques for Analyzing Records
- Collecting Information
- Organizational Needs
- Legal Demands
Module Five: Context II
- Routine Process
- Creative Process
- System Analysis
- Records Survey
Module Six: Classification
- Functionality
- Prioritize
- Assess and Review
- Develop a Tool
Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems
- Arranging and Grouping
- Building Files
- Elementary & Intermediate
- Metadata
Module Eight: Electronic Records
- Classifying
- Folders and Directories
- Groupings
- Metadata
Module Nine: Hybrid Systems
- Routine Processes
- Creative Processes
- Design
- Limitations
Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems
- Taxonomy of Values
- Macro Appraisal
- Strategy & Criteria
- Document & Review Decisions
Module Eleven: Record Maintenance
- Paper
- Electronic
- Create Archives
- Conversion
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Presentation Skills Online Certificate Course
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Creating the Program
- Performing a needs analysis
- Writing the basic outline
- Researching, writing, and editing
Module Three - Choosing your Delivery Methods
- Basic methods
- Advanced methods
- Basic criteria to consider
Module Four - Verbal Communication Skills
- Listening and hearing: They aren't the same thing
- Asking questions
- Communicating with power
Module Five - Non-Verbal Communication Skills
- Body language
- Gestures
- The signals you send to others
- It's not what you say, it's how you say it
Module Six - Overcoming Nervousness
- Preparing mentally
- Physical relaxation techniques
- Appearing confident in front of the crowd
Module Seven - Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
- Required tools
- The advantages of pre-writing
- Using colors appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
Module Eight - Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
- Required tools
- Tips and tracks
- Creating a Plan B
Module Nine - Wow 'Em with the Whiteboard
- Traditional and electronic whiteboards
- Using colors appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
Module Ten - Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
- Required Tools
- Tips and tricks
- Creating a Plan B
Module Eleven - Pumping it Up a Notch
- Make them laugh a little
- Ask them a question
- Encouraging discussion
- Dealing with questions
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Dynamite Sales Presentations Online Certificate Course
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Getting Down to Business
- Business Writing Basics
- Types of Proposals
Session Three: Writing Your Proposal
- Getting Organized
- Drafting a Proposal
Session Four: Getting Thoughts on Paper
- Planning Your Proposal
- Exercise
Session Five: Basic Proposal Formats
Session Six: Expert Editing Tips
Session Seven: The Handshake
Session Eight: Getting Ready for Your Presentation
- Preparation Tips
- Persuasive Language
Session Nine: Elements of a Successful Presentation
- You Count Too!
- Positives and Negatives
Session Ten: Dressing Appropriately
Session Eleven: Presentations
- Preparation
- Evaluations
- Recommended Reading List
- Post-Course Assessment
- Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
- Personal Action Plan
Course 7 - Collaborative Business Writing Online Certificate Course
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What is Collaborative Business Writing?
- Clarifying the Objective
- Practical Writing Approaches
- Collaborative Writing Strategies
- Collaborative Writing Patterns
Module Three:Types of Collaborative Business Writing
- Construction – “Cut and Paste”
- Parallel Construction – “Puzzle”
- Sequential Summative Construction
- Integrating Construction
Module Four: Collaborative Team Members
- Team Leader Selection
- Chief Editor Selection
- Characteristics of Team Members
- Ways to Build Collaborative Writing Team
Module Five: Collaborative Tools and Processes
- Outlines and Storyboards
- Collaborative Planning
- Collaborative Revision
- Collaborative Team Cohesion
Module Six: Setting Style Guidelines
- Voice and Person
- Format
- Consistent Spelling of Commonly Used Words
- Numbers as Words or Figures
Module Seven: Barriers to Successful Collaborative Writing
- Hoarding
- Innovation
- Search
- Knowledge Transfer
Module Eight: Overcoming Collaborative Writing Barriers
- Practice T-shaped Management
- Building a Network of Alliances
- Implementing Enablers
- Assessing the Culture and Areas for Improvement
Module Nine: Styles of Dealing with Conflict
- Ensure that Good Relationships are the First Priority
- Keep People and Problems Separate
- Pay Attention to the Interests that are Being Presented
- Listen First, Talk Second
Module Ten:Tips for Successful Business Writing Collaboration
- Determine Purpose
- Formulate Outline and Organizational Format
- When Choosing a Team Leader, Remember…
- Assign Writing Tasks and Associated Duties
Module Eleven: Examples of Collaborative Business Writing
- Writing Emails
- Writing Reports
- Writing Training Manuals
- Writing Company Handbooks
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Advanced Writing Skills Online Certificate Course
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: The C’s of Writing
- Writing Clearly
- Writing Concisely
- Making Connections
- Writing Correctly
- Choosing Your Sources
Session Three: Writing Mechanics
- Building Paragraphs
- Proper Paragraphs
- More on Paragraphs
- Making Connections
Session Four: Dealing with Specific Requests
- Types of Letters
- Keeping it Real
Session Five: Preparing Business Documents
- Business Cases
- Requests for Proposals
- Writing Reports
- Documentation
Session Six: Editing Techniques
- Personal Action Plan
- Recommended Reading List
- Post-Course Assessment
Course 9 - Business Writing that works Online Certificate Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
Session 2: Why Write?
- Why Do We Write?
- Becoming a Better Writer
- Communicating a Message
Session 3: Be Clear
- Writing Clearly
- The Pweor of the Hmuan Mnid
- Why Write Well?
- Selecting Words
- Choosing What to Say
- Removing the Noise
- Simplifying Sentences
- Our Simpler Sentences
- Clarify the Convolution
Session 4: Be Concise
- Writing Concisely
- Becoming Concise
- Being Precise
- Our Tightened Sentences
- Rewriting Exercises
- Our Updated Language
- Rewriting Exercises: Practicing Conciseness
- Our Concise Sentences
Session 5: Be Complete
- Making Your Writing Complete
- Two Keys: Empathy and Flexibility
- Asking Questions
- Session 6: Be Correct
- Common Writing Errors
Session 7: Word Agreement
- Making Words Agree
- Modifiers and Describers
- Rewriting Exercises: Making Words Agree
- Our Word Agreements
- Rewriting Exercise: Moving Modifiers
- Our Moved Modifiers
Session 8: Active and Passive Voice
- About the Active Voice
- About the Passive Voice
- Passive and Active Voice Examples
- Passive to Active
- Our Active Sentences
Session 9: Sentences and Sentence Types
- The Sentence
- The Paragraph
- Breaking Down a Paragraph
- Reorganizing a Paragraph
- Our Broken Down and Reorganized Suggestions
Session 10: Readability Index
- About the Index
- Calculating the Index
- About Your Score
- Calculating the Index Automatically
- Using the Index
- How Foggy Is My Writing?
Session 11: Manners and Courtesy
- Courtesy
- Courtesy in Your Writing
- What? My Letter Writing Style?
- Letter Sample One
- Sample One Rating
- Letter Sample Two
- Sample Two Rating
- Letter Sample Three
- Sample Three Rating
Session 12: Practical Language
- Basic Rules
- Word Usage Rules
- Using That and Which
- Playing with Language
- Some Food for Thought
Session 13: Inclusive Language
- About Inclusive Language
- Cheat Sheet
Session 14: Sentence Construction
- Parallel Construction
- Making Them Parallel
- Our Parallel Sentences
Session 15: Punctuation
- The Comma
- Other Comma Uses
- Comma Misuses
- The Semi-Colon
- The Colon
- The Apostrophe
- Practice with Punctuation - the Comma
- Practice with Punctuation - the Semi-Colon
- Practice with Punctuation - the Colon
- Practice with Punctuation - the Apostrophe
Session 16: Writing Business Letters
- Business Letters
- Steps to Writing Business Letters
- Creating Correspondence
- Parts of a Business Letter
- Business Letter Parts
- Types of Letters
- Persuasion Letters
- No Letters
- Dissecting Letters Exercise
- Letter Type Sample 1
- Letter Type Sample 2
- Letter Type Sample 3
- Letter Type Sample 4
- Our Answers to the Letters
- Beginning Letters
- Expressions and Guidelines
- Strategies and Recommendations
Session 17: Writing Effective E-mails
- E-mail Basics
- The Subject Line
- Formatting
- Attachments
- Use Spell Check!
- Covering Your Bases?
- Reply All
- Concise
- Privacy
- Shorthand
- Managing E-Mail
- Tackling Email
- E-mail at Work
Session 18: Spelling and Proofreading
- Spelling Tips
- Proofreading Tips
- Learning to Look
- Being a Good Proofreader
- Proofreading Practices
- Performance Article
- Identifying the Errors
- The Edited Article
Session 19: Writing Memos
- The Anatomy of a Memo
- Acme Funfest
Session 20: Reviewing Your Writing
- Checking Back
- Reviewing the Checklist
Session 21: Writing Challenges
- Course Recap
- Top Ten Writing Challenges
- Our Top Ten Writing Challenges Responses
- Guidelines for Capitalization
Session 22: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 10 - Writing a Business Plan Online Certificate Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What is a Business Plan For?
- The Purpose of the Plan
- Getting Down to Business
- Staying Flexible
Session 3: A General Business Plan Framework
- The Importance of a Framework
- Essential Elements
- Making Connections
- Making Connections
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Making Connections
Session 4: Identifying Your Audience
- Who Are You Writing For?
- Defining the Terms
- Words of Wisdom
- Making Connections
- The Rules of Writing
- Making Connections
Session 5: Gathering and Analyzing Information
- GO-PARSE
- Get Organized
- Preview
- Ask
- Read
- Markup Methods
- Summarize
- Shorthand Symbols
- Shorthand Tips
- Evaluate
- PARSE in Action
- GO-PARSE Summary
- ACE Building Celebrates Five Years of Success
Session 6: Defining Your Company
- Writing Your Company Description
- Making Connections
- Describing Your Products and Services
- Performing a Market Analysis
- Developing an Operations Plan
- The Operations Process
- Operations and Your Business Plan
- Types of Operations
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Supplies
- Service
- Overlaps
- Buffers
Session 7: Getting to Work
- Working on Your Plan
- Business Plan Worksheet
Session 8: Creating a Marketing Strategy
- Introduction to Marketing
- Cycle Overview
- Consumer and Market Analysis
- What Do They Need?
- Who is Buying Our Product? Who is Using Our Product?
- What is the Buying Process?
- How Can I Leverage Segmentation?
- Key Questions
- SWOT Analysis
- Next Steps
- Analyzing Distribution Channels
- Making Connections
- Creating a Marketing Plan
- Product
- Price
- Place
- Promotion
- Packaging
- Sketching Out the Plan
- Evaluate, Review, and Revise
- The Value of Social Media
Session 9: Creating the Sales Plan
- Building Your Sales Force
- The Sales Cycle
- Initiate
- Making Connections
- Build
- Manage
- Optimize
Session 10: Developing Financial Projections
- Accounting Terminology
- What is Finance?
- The Cycle of Finance
- Recording Financial Transactions
- General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- The 11 Principles
- Key Reports
- Income Statement Equation
- Sample Income Statement
- The Balance Sheet
- Balance Sheet Equation
- Balance Sheet Accounts
- Current vs. Fixed Assets
- Cash Flow Statement
- Statement of Retained Earnings
- Financial Projections
- Tips and Tricks
- Use the Writing Rules
Session 11: Putting It All Together
- Writing the Executive Summary
- Making a Strong Presentation
- Making Connections
- The Finishing Touches
- Keeping Your Data Safe
- Reviewing and Revising
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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No, you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take this course.
This course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.
All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.
After you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to access and log in to your course via the internet with any device, please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive the email.
Providing you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like, just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you can access the online material.
Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation. By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace. Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
You don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training, but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable of using common software (such as Microsoft word).
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Once you have purchased this course you will have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Individual courses are designed to be completed within 6-8 hours.
If you choose a course bundle, simply multiply the above hours by the number of courses included in the bundle.
For example:
- 2 course bundle is 2 x 6-8 hours = 12-16 hours
- 3 course bundle is 3 x 6-8 hours = 18-24 hours
- 5 course bundle is 5 x 6-8 hours = 30-40 hours
- 10 course bundle is 10 x 6-8 hours = 60-80 hours
All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.
Yes, all our courses are interactive.
Yes, you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.
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No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.
This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.
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Course Summary
| Course ID: | CFS03WRP10CB |
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| Delivery Mode: |
Online |
| Access: | Lifetime |
| Tutor Support: | Yes |
| Time: | Study at your own pace |
| Duration: | 60-80 Hours for total bundle |
| Assessments: | Yes |
| Qualification: | Certificate |
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