Training & coaching
Learn how to write effective, compelling documents for your audiences — with either a tailored, in-house training programme or one-on-one training.
In-house training topics
Core topics:
- Plain English Business Writing
- Plain English Report Writing
- Articles and Opinion Pieces
- Plain English Editing
- Workplace Writing for Second-Language Professionals
- Write Right: Using a Style Guide
We will develop a course on any other aspect of writing or document production for the professional workplace.
We also offer a two-hour introductory presentation on plain English writing.
How it works
- You supply the premises.
- You choose the length of workshop and number of participants.
- We incorporate your documents rather than using generic materials — after all, it is about your audiences and needs.
- Workshops are interactive, intensive — and fun.
- Participants get a workbook crammed with useful templates and checklists.
- Clients receive a comprehensive report at the end of a training programme.
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"From the outset, Howard was keen to make sure he understood SSC's organisational context for business writing and our training goals. This resulted in a robust programme, tailored appropriately for the SSC audiences and supported by relevant training materials. We have had very positive attendee feedback on Howard's understated enthusiasm for his topic, coupled with strong facilitation skills and thorough preparation. From effective needs analysis through to programme delivery and post-course follow-up, I have found Howard a pleasure to deal with and would highly recommend Plain English People for training in writing skills."
Claire Hitt, Senior Advisor Learning and Development, State Services Commission
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Pricing
With Plain English People training, pricees are based on length of time, not number of participants. So you pay the same for eight people as 16. This makes it a very affordable per-head option.
Indicative prices (excluding GST) for one-off courses:
- Two hours: $800
- Half day: $1400
- One day: $2400
- Two half days: $2800
- One and a half days: $3900
- Two days: $4800
Prices reduce for course repeats. And pricing is negotiable if training is part of a programme.
Coaching
You can add a coaching component after a training programme, so all participants can apply the learning to their own work. Or you can bring in a writing coach as and when needed.
An individual report is supplied at the end of each coaching programme.
Pricing is by negotiation.
Contact us to book a workshop or order a free needs assessment.
