Effective email writing
Email is a problem that is hiding in plain sight. We all use it every day. Yet too often email fails to be the effective communication tool it should be.

Overview
Email is a problem that is hiding in plain sight. We all use it every day. Yet too often email fails to be the effective communication tool it should be.
Emails are more likely than other kinds of work to see spelling and grammar errors creeping in. Poor structure can result in overlong emails that fail to deliver their key message. And poorly worded emails can lead to misunderstandings between colleagues or with clients, causing disrupted workflows and needless stress.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Used well, email gets ideas across quickly and smoothly. Rather than a barrier to action, it can be an invaluable tool for making sure that everything that needs to happen at work, happens. This course addresses all this and more. The end result is clear, professional emails that get results – and mean you can hit ‘send’ with confidence every time.
Outcomes
On this course, you’ll learn to:
- begin and end emails professionally
- structure emails logically
- get the reader on-side from the beginning
- avoid making embarrassing mistakes
- know when email isn’t the best solution
- stop being a slave to your inbox
- keep your grammar and punctuation accurate.
All attendees will also receive our unique pre-course writing analysis. This covers 15 different areas of writing skills and helps us ensure the training meets attendees’ precise writing needs, while allowing for rapid, targeted improvements.
Who's it for?
If your aim is to improve your emails at work then this course is for you – whoever you’re writing emails to and whatever your challenges.
Training built around you
A practical, lively learning programme to match your needs, delivered by an experienced expert.
Every course includes
Individual writing analysis
We'll analyse each attendee's writing across 15 different areas
Expert trainers
Each with 15+ years' experience as professional writers, editors and coaches
Individual coaching
Expert one-on-one feedback with personalised insights embeds learning
AI writing
Learn how to get the most from AI tools: supercharge your writing without losing your human edge
Tailored content
Course content built around your specific learning objectives
Real-world examples
Activities and exercises modified to use your team's documents
For groups*
Tailored
to you
Where
Duration
Online or in-person
Tailored to you
Price
All our programmes are bespoke, so the exact cost will depend on your needs. But typical budgets start at around £300 per person. See here for more details. (Page opens in a new tab.)
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