LinkedIn Learning

Writing with Impact

Beginner 1 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A LinkedIn Learning course, taught by writer and journalist Tom Geller, about getting results from words. In under an hour it shows how to find the real purpose behind a piece of writing and let that purpose drive your word choice, tone and structure. A concise, thoughtful complement to more mechanics-focused writing courses.

Good for: Writing more purposefully to get the result you want.

Less suitable if: You want grammar mechanics or a comprehensive writing course.

Skills you'll gain

WritingPurpose-driven writingToneWord choicePersuasionCommunication

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You want your writing to get results
You want to write with clear purpose
You already have the basics

Consider something else if you…

You want grammar mechanics
You want a comprehensive course
You want long-form or creative writing

Requirements: Good working English.

Realistic time: Under 1 hour.

About this course

Writing with Impact is about getting results from words. In under an hour, writer and journalist Tom Geller shows how to find the real purpose behind a piece of writing and let that purpose drive your word choice, tone and structure — so messages land instead of rambling.

What you'll learn

Identify the purpose of your writing
Let purpose drive word choice and tone
Cut clutter for clarity
Write more concisely
Make persuasive points land
Adapt writing to any context

This course includes

1h
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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Tom Geller
LinkedIn Learning instructor

Taught by Tom Geller, a writer and journalist who teaches clear, purposeful communication for professional and creative contexts.

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Frequently asked questions

Find the real purpose behind a piece of writing and let that purpose drive your word choice, tone and structure.
It is included in a LinkedIn Learning subscription, usually with a one-month free trial or via many public libraries.
No — it focuses on purpose and impact rather than grammar mechanics; pair it with a business-writing course for those.
Under an hour.
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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