Report Writing Skills Course

A skills, tools and techniques course for all manner of business report writing.

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Course Facts

Duration: 1 Day/s
Assessment: This course is not assessed
Entry Requirements: There are no entry requirements
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Ways to Learn

What is a report writing course?

Most of us need to write a report at some time in our careers. Some people write them only occasionally, while others have to draft reports on a regular basis.

This course uses a structured series of related exercises and practical report writing skills activities. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of techniques and actively practice newly learnt skills during the course.

*Rated 4.8 out of 5 by learners on Coursecheck, TSW Training has been a trusted and established training provider of choice for 56 years.

Who is this Course For?

This course is ideal for anyone who produces reports and needs them to be understood and acted upon.

Make an enquiry and one of our dedicated Learning Advisors will contact you to listen to your needs and help you find the right solutions.

This report-writing skills course will cover:

This course will use a structured series of exercises and activities, giving delegates the opportunity to explore a range of techniques and actively practice newly learnt skills

Planning your report

  • What is a report and report-writing?
  • What are report writing skills?
  • The different types of reports and what they are used for getting a good brief
  • Deadlines and their implications

Research skills

  • Structuring your report
  • Structuring for success
  • Titles, sub-headings and numbering systems
  • Templates for reports
  • Presenting the report

Writing style, language, design and layout

  • Getting the right style and tone
  • Using plain English
  • Revising your report
  • Editing and proofreading

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:

  • Understand what a report is and how to clearly define its purpose and objectives
  • Be able to state the structure for effective business reports
  • Know the critical steps to prepare a report, including considering audience needs
  • Know how to set out written communications and how to write in a way to make your point clearly using appropriate language
  • Understand concise writing skills and how to effectively communicate key points
  • Be able to recognise different styles of reports and methods of presentation and ensure the layout and design increase the effectiveness
  • Know how too effectively proof-read, edit and rewrite parts of a document
  • Have practised writing a report

Pre-Course Preparation

There is no pre-programme preparation required for this programme, though we would encourage the learner to consider the topic areas outlined and how they relate to their organisation and experiences.

How is this course delivered?

At TSW we can deliver business skills training in a range of formats, they include:

  • Virtual online training, via Microsoft Teams, in-house or on our open programme of courses 
  • Classroom-based in-house training, run exclusively for an organisation
  • Classroom-based open programme training courses available on our public course calendar

Why Choose TSW Training for your Courses?

  • TSW Training is a leading Health and Safety, Environmental, Leadership and Management training provider working with PLCs and SME clients across the UK.
  • Rated 4.8/5 in 1,179 reviews by learners on independent training course evaluator, Coursecheck, TSW Training has been a trusted and established training provider of choice for 56 years.
  • Work with TSW Training and you have access to our closely curated team of quality-assured experts, consultants, and trainers.

Read our latest course reviews

I feel the course was useful and will support me when report writing
Kerry L November 27, 2023
This course was well delivered though the implementation within the organisation will be hard
Gareth B November 27, 2023
I enjoyed the course and the approach taken by the trainer. He engaged the group and kept the information relevant and valid. Andrew enjoyed sharing his knowledge.
Bhupindra S November 27, 2023
The course was very informative and useful. I can see how this could be beneficial in the future with progressing in my role and report writing. I struggled to relate to how this can be integrated to my current role,
Rebecca T November 27, 2023
Andrew the facilitator was very clear, concise and clear. He was friendly and approachable, very enjoyable
Kim T November 7, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

At TSW we can provide a wide range of courses to develop skills for business, including all of the interpersonal skills and personal effectiveness attributes. 

We offer business skills training courses on individual skills as well as courses with several skills covered.

In-House Delivery Exclusively For Your Organisation

This course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation, in any location or virtually through Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Read more on our in-house training services.

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We run this course on demand at a time and place to suit you and your team.
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  • Listening to you carefully, to understand your needs and any problems you are trying to solve
  • Asking you questions to help us determine the right solution for you
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