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Report Writing and Effective Communication

Topic:Others, Professional Development & Leadership

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    17 Sep 2019 to 11 Oct 2019
  • Registration Period:

    09 Sep 2019 to 10 Sep 2019
  • Time:

    08:00 AM to 08:00 AM
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom
  • Venue:

    -
  • Funding:

    -

*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed.
You may register your interest, and would be notified if there is new run.

Course Objective

The course aims to enhance the written and oral communication skills of participants as such soft skills are crucial to all organisations.

The course is also designed with the intent to boost the professional image of participants by helping them ensure their communication modes are clear, appealing and succinct to their stakeholders.

This course improves participants’ report writing, email and presentation skills so as to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, and boost the professional image of self and the organisation/company.

Course Outline

Report and Email Writing Skills

1. Identify the needs of different audiences according to the purpose, audience and context 
2. Plan, organize and present information in the form of text, data and visuals in well-structured formats
3. Apply the skills of presenting relevant information to write effectively
4. Eliminate redundancies in content and refine language choices to present information concisely
5. Apply grammar editing skills to eliminate common errors
6. Apply proofreading skills to edit the entire report for greater clarity

Presentation Skills
7. Hone their skills in drafting presentations 
8. Apply persuasion techniques for a more persuasive delivery
9. Incorporate evidence and visuals for greater credibility
10. Avoid pitfalls in pronunciation and word choice for more effective presentations

Minimum Requirements

A good grasp of the English Language and a pass in ‘O’ Level English

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Administrators, public relations officers, frontline staff, managers

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility SkillsFuture Funding GST Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹ $900.00 $27.00 $127.00
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 $700.00 $27.00 $327.00
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders $700.00 $27.00 $327.00
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders² $900.00 $27.00 $127.00
Others (Full fees payable) $0.00 $90.00 $1,090.00

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹ Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.


Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.


Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. 

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.
 

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