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Writing Clear Texts in-company

A two-day course just for your group. You choose the date and the place, and the trainer tailors the content to your practice beforehand.

8.6 from 4 reviews 4,6 on Google NRTO quality mark

Previously attended by staff from Wierden en Borgen, Dura Vermeer Bouw Hengelo, Gemeente Woensdrecht and Gemeente Weststellingwerf.

  • Tailored: matched to the level and goals of your team
  • Trainers from the field, who do the work themselves
  • At your premises, at ours or online, on a date that suits you
  • In Dutch or English, in the language of your choice
MariekeGarbrandMark

Your trainer: Marieke, Garbrand or Mark 462 evaluations in total, averaging 8.4. View the trainers

What the course covers

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.

Read the full programme of Writing Clear Texts

How an in-company course works

  1. RequestYou tell us which course it concerns, how many people and roughly when. You receive a quotation with a fixed price for the group.
  2. AlignmentWe discuss what the group can already do and what should be different afterwards. The trainer adapts the examples and exercises accordingly.
  3. The courseOn the day and at the place you chose, with course materials for every participant.
  4. AfterwardsEvery participant receives a certificate of attendance.

Practical information

Duration
Two-day course
Group
Only your own people
Location
At your office, at one of our locations or online
Date
You choose
Language
Dutch or English
Included
Course materials and a certificate of attendance
Price
Fixed price per group, in a tailored quotation (scheduled course: EUR 1250,- excl. VAT per participant)

The trainers of this course

Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.

Marieke

Trainer in clear and engaging writing 8,5 from 373 evaluations

Garbrand

Trainer in communication skills and leadership 7,8 from 84 evaluations

Mark

Trainer in IT, didactics and AI 9,0

What participants say about Writing Clear Texts

8.6
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.”

A. Berisha
Wierden en Borgen9.1

“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 Hengelo9.0

“It works very well in small groups and there is plenty of scope to respond to personal questions.”

F.M. Linders
Gemeente Woensdrecht8.6

“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
Gemeente Weststellingwerf7.8

"This course is instructive and contains useful practical tips"

Participant

Frequently asked questions about Writing Clear Texts in-company

Where does the in-company Writing Clear Texts course take place?

Wherever suits you: at your office, at one of our training locations or online. You also choose the date.

Can the content be tailored to our organisation?

Yes. Before the course we discuss with you what the group can already do, where things go wrong in practice and what should be different afterwards. The trainer uses examples and exercises from your own work.

How large can the group be?

That depends on the course. For a skills course we prefer to work with a small group, so that everyone can really practise. If more people are involved, we schedule several groups or set up a fixed programme.

What does Writing Clear Texts in-company cost?

You get a fixed price for the whole group, in a tailored quote. For a group this works out cheaper than booking everyone individually. For comparison: a place on the scheduled course costs EUR 1250,- excl. VAT per participant.

Can the course be delivered in English?

Yes. For in-company courses we deliver the training in the language of your choice, Dutch or English. Mention it in your request.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes, every participant receives a certificate of attendance afterwards.

How do I request a quote?

Via the quote form: state the course, the number of participants and roughly where and when you would like it. An adviser will then contact you.

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 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), formulate persuasively and select the right style for your reader. You also work on sentences that read well, the structure of chapters and paragraphs, and you receive tips for language questions. Your own points of 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 Writing Clear Texts course you can submit a text from your own working practice for personal feedback from the trainer. This way you apply what you have learned directly to a real document from your work and you see where you can still make gains in structure, persuasiveness and readability. This feedback is included as standard with the course.
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 will often recognise your own pitfalls in someone else's work. Third, the classroom format forces you to really get to grips with your writing skills, without distractions from your work. Self-study works if you have a specific question, for example about spelling. For structuring, argumentation and style (skills that call for practice and correction), classroom training 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 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 in two minds, or if your questions are mainly about spelling and grammar, the Dutch Spelling and Grammar course is a more logical starting point. Learnit can advise you by telephone on the right choice.

Writing Clear Texts for your team?

Request a quote without obligation and an adviser will be in touch shortly. Just one or two colleagues? The Writing Clear Texts course is scheduled 13 times in the coming year, in Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Groningen, Zwolle, Arnhem and Eindhoven.

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