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Business Writing Principles

Beginner 1.4 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A LinkedIn Learning course teaching the writing that gets work done. In about an hour and twenty minutes it introduces the '10 Cs' of strong business communication, fixes the grammar mistakes that undermine credibility, and shows how to write clearly at work. Practical and widely applicable, whatever your role.

Good for: Clear, credible business writing for any role.

Less suitable if: You want creative writing or advanced copywriting.

Skills you'll gain

Business writingGrammarClarityProfessional communicationEditing

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You write at work
You want clearer, credible writing
You want a practical framework

Consider something else if you…

You want creative writing
You want advanced copywriting
You already write well

Requirements: Good working English.

Realistic time: About 1.3 hours.

About this course

Business Writing Principles teaches the writing that gets work done. In about an hour and twenty minutes it introduces the '10 Cs' of strong business communication, fixes the grammar mistakes that undermine credibility, and shows before-and-after rewrites for the formats professionals use daily — emails, reports and memos.

What you'll learn

Apply the 10 Cs of business writing
Write clear, concise emails
Structure reports and memos
Avoid common grammar mistakes
Edit before-and-after for impact
Match tone to audience and purpose

This course includes

1.4h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many public libraries).

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Is the certificate recognised?

LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile — a learning record rather than a professional qualification.

Instructor

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Judy Steiner-Williams
LinkedIn Learning instructor

Taught by Judy Steiner-Williams, a senior lecturer in business communication at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

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Frequently asked questions

A framework of ten qualities of strong business communication that the course uses to structure clear, credible writing.
It is included in a LinkedIn Learning subscription, usually with a one-month free trial or via many public libraries.
No — it focuses on practical business writing, not creative or academic writing.
About an hour and twenty minutes.
Yes — LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile.
Paid
LinkedIn Learning subscription · $39.99/mo (1-mo free trial)
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