Writing Clear Texts course
In this course you learn how to write clear, convincing texts such as reports, plans and quotations more quickly, with attention to structure, style and reader focus.
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In brief. Writing Clear Texts is a 2-day classroom course. You can attend it in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht, among other locations, or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is € 1250,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on site and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.
- Write persuasive texts more quickly
- Directly applicable to your own texts
- Personal feedback on your own text
- A practical structure for every text
- Answers to all your language questions
Your trainer: Marieke, Garbrand or Mark 462 evaluations in total, averaging 8.4. View the trainers
Do you write reports, plans, quotations or proposals that really need to convince? You will gain a method that allows you to write clear, well-structured texts more quickly. With attention to reader, purpose and style, and room for your own practical questions.
Description
Do you regularly write quotations, plans, reports or proposals for your work? And does that often take you more time than you expected, while afterwards you doubt whether your text is really convincing? In this course you work on an approach that lets you write professional texts more quickly and with greater confidence.
You start by pinning down your writing task: who are you writing for, about what and with what aim? From that starting point you build a clear structure and practise formulating your text in an engaging and persuasive way. You are given tools for pyramid writing, scannable writing and choosing the right tone, whether formal, neutral or informal.
The course is practical and interactive. You alternate theory with practice and reflection, learn from the other participants and receive practical tips for quickly finding answers to language questions in your daily work. Afterwards, you can send in a text from your own practice for feedback from the trainer.
Topics
During this course you work on the skills you need to write clear, convincing texts more quickly. The following topics are covered:
- What exactly do you have to tell your reader, and why?
- What does your reader want to know?
- What do you want your reader to do with, or as a result of, your text?
- What makes a text persuasive?
- Which text structure do you choose for a text setting out a problem and its solution(s), for a piece of advice or a plan, or for an (evaluation) report? And what other options do you have?
- How do you write for the impatient reader? Pyramid writing and scannable writing.
- Chapters, sections and paragraphs: how do you handle them? And how do you use Word intelligently?
- Do you choose a formal, neutral or informal style? For whom and in which situations?
- How do you write sentences that are pleasant and easy to read?
Based on the intake, we tailor the programme to your writing practice, so that your own points for attention are also covered.
Result
After this course you will write professional texts more quickly and with more confidence, texts that get through to your reader. You will know how to define a writing task clearly: who you are writing for, about what and with what purpose. Based on that analysis you set up a logical basic structure for reports, plans, proposals and quotations.
You can choose between different text structures, for example for a problem with solutions, a piece of advice or an evaluation report. You write in a scannable, pyramid-style way for the impatient reader, and you formulate sentences that read pleasantly and persuade. You also consciously adapt your style to your target group: formal, neutral or informal.
You will also know where to find reliable answers to your language questions, so that you can continue independently after the course. Afterwards, you can submit a text from your own practice for feedback from the trainer.
Target audience
Do you regularly write longer texts for your work that need to convince? Think of reports, plans, proposals and quotations. Then this course is for you. Structuring and building arguments play an important role.
The course focuses mainly on the Dutch language area. But structuring and persuading are more international than you might think. Do you also write in English, German or French for work? Then most of the tips will serve you well too.
Do you mainly write short documents such as e-mails and letters? Then the course Customer-focused writing may suit you better. If your questions are mainly about writing without errors, we recommend the course Dutch spelling and grammar on. Feel free to contact Learnit for advice.
Teaching method
This course is practical and interactive. You listen, share experiences, try out new techniques and reflect together with the other participants. You ask your own questions, learn from each other's texts and receive plenty of tips for finding answers to language questions in your daily practice. Afterwards you can submit a text from your work for personal feedback from the trainer.
Prior knowledge
You do not need any specific prior knowledge for this course. It helps if you regularly write longer texts in your work, such as reports, plans, proposals or quotations. That way you can apply what you learn directly to your own practice.
Comments
This course takes two consecutive days. Afterwards you can submit a text from your own practice for personal feedback from the trainer. The programme is tailored on the basis of a short intake beforehand, so that your own writing questions are addressed.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
All start dates
2 training days. In order of date.
- Thu 5 & Thu 12 November 2026 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 30 Nov & Mon 7 Dec 2026 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 November Enrol
- Mon 30 Nov & Mon 7 Dec 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 November Enrol
- Mon 21 Dec 2026 & Mon 4 Jan 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 23 November Enrol
- Tue 5 & Tue 12 January 2027 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 8 December Enrol
- Thu 11 & Thu 18 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 14 January Enrol
- Thu 11 & Thu 18 March 2027 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 11 February Enrol
- Thu 1 & Thu 8 April 2027 Eindhoven · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 4 March Enrol
- Thu 15 & Thu 22 April 2027 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 18 March Enrol
- Thu 13 & Thu 20 May 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 15 April Enrol
- Tue 3 & Tue 10 August 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 6 July Enrol
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This course by city
- Business writing in Amsterdam4 dates
- Business writing in Arnhem3 dates
- Business writing in The Hague5 dates
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
The trainers for this course
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What others say about this course
Writing Clear Texts course: average 8.6 from 4 reviews
“A clear and enjoyable course that is easy to apply in practice. It goes beyond writing clear texts and also includes a refresher crash course in spelling, which was very illuminating.”
“It works very well in small groups and there is plenty of scope to respond to personal questions.”
“Overall impression is very positive. The organisation is flexible and the trainer put together a good programme. Short bursts of theory, then applying it in practice.”
“Good course with practical tools for structuring texts. Content, sentence structure and spelling are all covered. Applicable to all kinds of texts.”
"This course is instructive and contains useful practical tips"
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1250,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
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Next start date: Thu 5 & Thu 12 November 2026 in Amsterdam
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.