Do you write reports, plans, quotations or proposals that really have to convince? In two days you will gain a method for writing clear, well-structured texts more quickly. With attention to reader, aim and style — and room for your own practical questions.
Which Business writing course suits you?
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Writing clear texts
In this two-day course you will learn how to write clear, convincing texts more quickly. You will map out your reader and your objective, choose a suitable structure and formulate sentences that are pleasant to read. Ideal if you regularly write reports, plans, proposals or quotations.
Tweedaagse · € 1250,- excl. btw · 1 datum in Amsterdam, de eerstvolgende op 6 januari 2027
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Copywriting for Intranet and Internet
In this Copywriting for Intranet and Internet course you learn to produce texts that work on screen: short, scannable, activating and geared to your target group. You apply everything directly to your own web texts.
Ééndaagse · € 625,- excl. btw · 2 data in Amsterdam, de eerstvolgende op 4 januari 2027
All dates in Amsterdam
None of the dates suitable? In-company takes place on a day of your choosing, and the course also runs in other cities.
Where in Amsterdam
A 19-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal. A 4-minute walk from the 'Muziekgebouw Bimhuis' tram stop. A 3-minute walk from the 'Piet Heinkade' bus stop.
Very close by (but pricey) - Piet Hein car park
Directly beneath the Muziekgebouw you can park in the Piet Hein car park.
Cheaper alternative - Parking Oosterdok (Oosterdokstraat 150)
The entrance is beneath the Amsterdam Conservatorium. This is at the rear of the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam. On Oosterdokseiland, follow the signs for 'Parking Oosterdok'. From this car park it is about a 10-minute walk to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. From Parking Oosterdok it is a 10-minute walk. Follow the Annie M.G. Schmidtstraat to the end, as far as the Oosterdoksstraat. Here you turn right until you reach the water and then walk to the left, underneath all the rail, road and tram viaducts. There you can take the steel staircase up and you will come out on the Piet Heinkade. From here you will see the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ on your left.
Please note: parking costs are at your own expense.
Who you'll be taught by in Amsterdam
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Marieke
Trainer in clear and engaging writing
Score 8,5 out of 373 evaluations
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Garbrand
Trainer in communication skills and leadership
Rating 7,8 out of 84 evaluations
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Mark
Trainer in IT, didactics and AI
Score 9,0
What participants thought
“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.”
A. Berisha, Wierden en Borgen - Writing Clear Texts“Good course with practical tools for structuring texts. Content, sentence structure and spelling are all covered. Applicable to all kinds of texts.”
E. Reukers, Dura Vermeer Bouw Hengelo- Writing Clear Texts“It works very well in small groups and there is plenty of scope to respond to personal questions.”
F.M. Linders, Gemeente Woensdrecht- Writing Clear Texts“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.”
R. Jongsma, Municipality of Weststellingwerf - Writing Clear Texts
Frequently asked questions
- How long does the Writing Clear Texts course take and what does it cost?
- The Clear Writing course takes two consecutive days. You follow the course in a classroom setting in a small group, including course materials. Afterwards you can submit a text from your own working practice for feedback from the trainer. That way you apply what you have learnt directly to reports, plans, proposals or quotations that you actually write. You will find the current price on the course page.
- Who is the Writing Clear Texts course suitable for?
- The Writing Clear Texts course is suitable for anyone who regularly writes longer, persuasive texts for work, such as reports, plans, proposals and quotations. You are an expert in your field, but not necessarily in writing itself. Structuring and argumentation are central. Do you mainly write short messages such as e-mails? Then Customer-Focused Writing better suits your learning objective.
- Which topics are covered during the Writing Clear Texts course?
- During the two-day Writing Clear Texts course you learn to determine your target audience and writing objective, choose a strong text structure (such as pyramid writing and scannable writing), phrase things convincingly and select the right style for your reader. You also work on sentences that read easily, on the structure of chapters and paragraphs, and you receive tips for language questions. Your own points for attention from the intake are incorporated into the programme.
- Do I receive feedback on a text of my own after the Clear Writing course?
- Yes, after the two-day Clear Writing course you can submit a text from your own working practice for personal feedback from the trainer. That way you apply what you have learnt directly to a real document from your job and see where you can still make gains in structure, persuasiveness and readability. This feedback is included in the course as standard.
- Is the Writing Clear Texts course also useful if I write in English, German or French?
- Yes. The Writing Clear Texts course focuses on the Dutch language, but most of the tips on structuring and persuading work just as well in other languages. Whether you are drawing up a report in English or a proposal in German: the method for pinning down your reader, your aim and your message remains the same. Spelling and grammar for specific languages are not covered.
- Is any prior knowledge required for the Writing Clear Texts course?
- No, you do not need any specific prior knowledge for the Writing Clear Texts course. You do not need a background in linguistics. The course has been designed for specialists who regularly write business texts, such as reports, plans or quotations. Beforehand, the trainer holds a short intake interview, so that the programme matches your working practice and writing level.
- When should I choose a classroom writing course instead of self-study using a book or an online course?
- A classroom course such as Writing Clear Texts has three advantages over self-study. First, you receive direct feedback from a trainer on your own phrasing and structural choices, something a book or e-learning cannot offer. Second, you learn from the texts and questions of other participants. You often recognise your own pitfalls in someone else's work. Third, the two-day set-up forces you to spend two consecutive days genuinely working on your writing skills, without distraction from your job. Self-study works if you have a specific question, for example about spelling. For structuring, arguing and style (skills that call for practice and correction) classroom learning is more effective. Afterwards, you can also submit a text from your own practice for feedback.
- What is the difference between Learnit's Writing Clear Texts and Customer-Focused Writing courses?
- Writing Clear Texts focuses on longer, persuasive documents such as reports, plans, proposals and quotations. Structuring and argumentation are central. The course lasts two days and is classroom-based. Customer-Focused Writing, by contrast, deals with short documents such as letters and emails, in which tone and customer focus matter more than in-depth structure. Choose Writing Clear Texts if you mainly struggle with the structure of a piece of advice, the pyramid structure of a report or the persuasiveness of a proposal. Choose Customer-Focused Writing if you send short messages to customers every day and want to make more impact with them. If you are unsure which to choose, or if your questions are mainly about spelling and grammar, the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course is a more logical starting point. Learnit will advise you by telephone on the right choice.
Business writing in other cities
- Business writing in Arnhem 3 dates, from 5 October 2026
- Business writing in The Hague 5 dates, from 30 september 2026
- Business writing in Rotterdam 5 dates, from 30 september 2026
- Courses
- 2
- Next date
- 4 January 2027
- Start dates
- 3 this year
- Location
- Amsterdam Head Office
Small groups, also in-company at your office.
