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Mastering Business Writing and Email Etiquette Training

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Mastering Business Writing and Email Etiquette Training

Priyanka Mehta

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master high-stakes business communication and sensitive feedback

  • Handle difficult situations with effective de-escalation techniques

  • Write professional follow-ups and executive-level summaries

  • Use AI and editing techniques to create polished business communication

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November 2026

Assessments

8 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the High-Impact Workplace Communication Certification Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

Master strategic business writing with a reader-first approach, the BLOT Method, visual hierarchy, scannability, and action-oriented subject lines. Learn to structure professional communication clearly, lead with key messages, organize information for quick understanding, and create compelling subject lines that drive action. Apply strategic writing techniques to improve clarity, engagement, and workplace communication.

What's included

8 videos1 reading2 assignments

Develop professional email writing skills through precision, clarity, tone, and workplace email etiquette. Learn to remove jargon and filler, use active voice, avoid accidental aggression, and adopt a reader-focused perspective. Master Reply All and CC protocols, thread management, professional salutations, sign-offs, attachments, and links to improve clear, effective, and professional email communication.

What's included

14 videos3 assignments

Master high-stakes business communication with practical techniques for delivering sensitive feedback, de-escalating difficult situations, and writing professional follow-ups. Learn to create executive-level summaries, apply a high-stakes editing checklist, use the read-aloud test, leverage AI as a writing and editing partner, and follow US English and professional writing standards for clear, polished communication.

What's included

14 videos3 assignments

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