Writing Emails and Taking Notes

Course description

Mastering email writing can provide a professional boost to your career. In this course, you will not only learn the basics of writing emails but also learn how to take good notes. We explore various types and formats of email and notes in specific contexts. This administration and practical communication course will benefit anyone stepping into the work world and those who wish to gain confidence in their professional writing ability.

How do you write an email to a person you have never met? How should you write formal messages? This course explores how to write good emails and delves into helpful note-taking, which always comes in handy whether you are a student or a professional. We provide these skills as we demonstrate them using practical examples and explanations.

A good email displays your competency and professionalism. You will learn about the importance of subject lines, using short sentences and simple language. An interesting subject line in an email can add value to your message, as can a descriptive one. Similarly, using the correct salutations and closings adds importance and respectability to your professional and personal communication and we examine email etiquette in the first module.

Next, you will practise the skill of taking notes from different sources. Learning about the outline of some simple note-making formats will help you to arrange facts and figures with ease to aid decision-making. Written communication skills develop with practice. Your clarity of thought and the ability to connect with your audience will help you shine in the workplace. This starter-level practical course will benefit students, professionals, entrepreneurs and gig workers or freelancers. Enrol today.