Learn how to produce reader-friendly content by writing in plain English.

Is this course right for you?

Are you new to writing?

Are you interested in developing skills to make your documents a must read?

Knowing how to write in plain English and communicate your ideas effectively in writing
is an indispensable and essential skill for any specialisation and at any level in the
workplace.

If you want to develop the skills and techniques to write effectively and with clarity,
don’t miss this course.

“The course was an excellent introduction to plain language and how it can be
applied to my day-to-day work. It was relevant and presented in an engaging way. I
would highly recommend it.”

What will you learn?

You will leave this course with the skills to write complicated ideas in a clear and easy
style.

You will learn how to develop a process to use so that you can finish your documents
quickly and effectively.

You will also work through practical examples to see how writing plainly can make all
the difference.

You will finish this course knowing you can:

• bridge the gap between your message and audience.
• know the characteristics of plain English.
• choose appropriate language.
• understand and effectively use active and passive voice.
• proofread effectively.
• write concisely.
• understand how to use punctuation marks.
• review some common problem words.
• review useful references
• reflect on your own writing.

If you would like to learn more about this course or our other offerings, please contact the IPAA ACT team at 02 6154 9800 or capability@act.ipaa.org.au.

Courses that do not reach the minimum required participants 14 days before the commencement date will be cancelled with a full refund.

If you work for the federal or ACT public service, or in the broader public-for-purpose sector, you’re most likely already a member of IPAA ACT. Check our membership list if you’re not sure.