Core Skill 4. Redefine professional style

Use an accessible, modern writing style

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What is the most professional writing style?


This is a key question for anyone who writes at work, and there’s a lot of unnecessary confusion around the answer. We will show you where outdated ideas are getting in the way of a clear, readable style.

This course teaches:

  • which workplace styles don't work (and why people keep using them)
  • what a modern workplace writing style looks like
  • what the experts at the International Organization for Standardization say about modern style
  • how to adapt style in different circumstances and documents

Learn to write with much greater clarity

There’s an elegant way to write much more clearly that all writers have access to. This course explains this technique, the logic behind it, and how to use it


This presents the best of what we've learned from our over 40 years of experience working with workplace writers. See our other online courses and examples of our work to learn more.


Launching April 30, 2024!

What users say about the course


"I’ve taken similar courses that didn’t hold a candle to this one and felt longer and covered less information!"

- Writer at a government ministry of infrastructure

“An excellent course where theory meets practice.”

- Investigator at a financial regulator

"I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to improve their writing stye, tone and or technique."

- Writer from a municipal organization

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Frequently Asked Questions


How long will the course take?
Course time is roughly three coffee breaks.
How long do I have access to the course?
You'll have access to the course for two months. If you get busy and need more time, just email us and we can extend the timeframe.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
Our goal is always to create useful, applicable material. If you aren't satisfied, please tell us why, and we can refund your money.

Your Instructors


Wordsmith Communications
Wordsmith Communications

Wordsmith has been training workplace writers for over 40 years. We specialize in helping professionals get their expertise onto paper quickly, clearly, and with confidence.

Our courses offer practical tools you can apply immediately, and we deliver the content in multiple ways to keep learning engaging. These courses come from our team's expertise and Wordsmith’s decades of organizational knowledge. You can read the team’s bios here.


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