Report Writing Skills Training Course

Introduction Good reports are inevitable in any successful organization. High quality reports often form the basis of sound decision making within an organization. Report writing is a skill that can be learned. This course takes you through every stage from planning and structuring through to writing and presenting a report. At the end of the training, participants will become confident report writers.   Duration 5 days   Who Should Attend This course is suitable for anybody that either anticipates having to write reports in the future, or is already having to produce reports and is looking to improve.   Course Objectives Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to: To competently use proven report-writing techniques To come up with well-structured reports To come up with logically flowing and professional looking reports Gain key skills on how to make the reports easier to read and understand To make essential parts of the report stand out Make it easy for readers to navigate around the report   Course Content Module 1: Introduction to report writing Defining a report Importance of a report Why are some reports ineffective? Basic principles of report writing Structure of business reports Classification of reports Informal and Formal reports Examples of informal and formal reports Module 2: Planning for report writing Submitting the report Using the checklist to appraise and edit the report Writing the report Arriving at a conclusion, with a call to action Analysing the data and information Obtaining or producing the data Creating the structure of the report Visualising who the reader will be Fully understanding the brief Logical structure Structuring for logical flow Organizing ideas Balance and emphasis Planning the content Practice on writing the report Accuracy, brevity and clarity Tabular and graphic presentations Editing the report Module 3: Guiding the reader Constructing titles, headings and subheadings Producing effective lists Using visual aids and examples Language choice Using plain English Being clear and concise Writing accurately Avoiding the passive voice Module 4: A Checklist for Successful Reports Proof read the report before submitting Making a report jargon free Checking if the content relate to the stated objectives Checking if graphs and tables are well explained Checking if everything is correctly and clearly labelled Checking if the materials are presented in relevant and logical sections Checking if the report answer the needs of the reader Checking if the report answer the original brief Module 5: Finishing techniques Professional presentation Using a consistent format, style, layout Writing an executive summary Reproduction Distribution and presentation Training Approach This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training. Tailor-Made Course This COURSE CAN ALSO BE TAILOR-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808 Training Venue  The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch. Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant Certification Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.