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BUSINESS WRITING
Grammar Refresher
Whatever your goals, a grasp of English grammar is important if you want to
improve your speaking and writing skills. This course will help you gain confidence
in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct work. You’ll explore the
basics of English grammar - like sentence structure and punctuation - as well as
more sophisticated concepts - like logic and clarity. A patient instructor, memorable
lessons, vivid examples, and interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to
put what you learn into practice. Reacquaint yourself with old, forgotten rules, meet
some new ones, and discover your own grammatical strengths.
ONL420 | 24 hours | $119 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3302 Online 1/18–2/24
3303 Online 2/15–3/24
3304 Online 3/15–4/21
3305 Online 4/12–5/19
3306 Online 5/17–6/23
Grammar Refresher II
Take your grammar and writing skills to the next level! In this course, you’ll review
the foundational elements of grammar, including the parts of speech, and master
the basics of punctuation and mechanics. You’ll explore sentence structure adjective
and adverb use and be introduced to some best practices for using these parts of
speech effectively in your writing. See how different phrases and clauses fit together
in sentences so that your writing is clear, concise, and meaningful. Finally, you’ll put
your skills to work as you explore some different kinds of business writing, paragraph
writing, and even formal essay writing.
ONL504 | 24 hours | $119 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3272 Online 1/18–2/24
3273 Online 2/15–3/24
3274 Online 3/15–4/21
3275 Online 4/12–5/19
3276 Online 5/17–6/23
Certificate in BusinessWriting
Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace. Whether you are
writing a report, memo, letter or publicity notice, business writing has some
defined characteristics for success. Successful communicators in the workplace
move forward, others move back. Enhance your career by improving this critical
communication skill. Begin with understanding the format, construction, and
successful techniques of writing good business reports and proposals. Then improve
your skills with editing and proofreading. Finally, discover what good journalists
know. Learn how to write a news story, press release or other publicity notice that
zings. Help your organization stand out with your new skills in business writing. This
certificate will take you to the next level where business writing is a skill for personal
and organizational success.
LRN211 | 8 weeks | $495 fee
INSTRUCTOR: KathrynWill
3542 Online 2/6–4/28
BusinessWriting
Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your business writing
communication effectively and successfully. Get the best practices for crafting
effective, professional business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical
pitfalls. Acquire business writing principles that will be good for years to come.
LRN210 | 4 weeks | $195 fee
INSTRUCTOR: Dionne Felix
3520 Online 2/6–3/3
Effective Copywriting
Whether you are sending out a press release, communicating internally with a
memo or promoting your own skills on LinkedIn, strong writing skills are the key
to success. Come away with the tools and techniques you need to improve your
copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can
hold you back.
LRN212 | 4 weeks | $195 fee
INSTRUCTOR: KathrynWill
3545 Online 3/6–3/31
Writing News and Press Releases
Being able to write a good news story, press release or publicity notice is a skill that
can set you apart in the workplace. Getting the word out is an essential activity for
every organization. Acquire the skills good journalists have and learn how to craft a
news story, press release or publicity notice that will get attention.
LRN215 | 4 weeks | $195 fee
INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Kart
3550 Online 4/3–4/28
BUSINESS & CAREERS
ONL Note: There are multiple sections available for this course. Please ensure
the one for which you are registering is the date you want. Access information
will be sent 24-48 hours before class start date.
Online Course
Eligible for senior tuition waiver.
Eligible for disabled & retired tuition waiver.
See pages 52 & 53.