REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING

SELF-STUDY CERTIFICATE COURSE ON REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING

Effective reports are essential in any project M&E system. This course equips you with the practical tools and skills you need to produce reports that:

• Lead to action.
• Support informed project decision-making.
• Help steer projects towards measurable results for communities.

This training is for anyone in working in relief, humanitarian or development contexts who is involved with data collection, analysis or reporting. You will learn a step-by-step process for reporting that will reduce wasted time and deadline stress, and ensure your reports have more impact. Gain the expertise to:

• SET REPORTING OBJECTIVES: Learn how to define clear reporting objectives by understanding the reader’s expectations. Understand how to deconstruct the report template / TOR so you can manage complex reports and team reporting efforts.
• GET TO GRIPS WITH DATA: Learn how to select the most effective data collection methods for your project M&E. Unlock your ability to map valuable holistic insights and draw meaningful conclusions, revealing the stories behind the numbers.
• PLAN & ORGANIZE YOUR WRITING: Learn an innovative approach to report planning that allows you to build your writing around its objectives. Acquire the skills to organize your ideas persuasively, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
• COMMUNICATE WITH IMPACT: Master the art of clear communication and learn techniques to keep your readers interested and alert.

A PRACTICAL APPROACH THAT GETS RESULTS

Through a mix of theory, hands-on exercises and real-life examples, you will gain skills that can be applied immediately, ensuring positive outcomes both during and beyond the course.

• BUILD CONFIDENCE AND EFFICIENCY: This training offers a systematic approach to reporting and professional writing, giving you the tools and skills to create high-quality reports consistently.
• MAKE AN IMPACT: Your reports will contribute to better-managed, responsive projects and improved results.
• ELEVATE YOUR DONOR RELATIONS: Forge stronger relationships with your donors through well-organized, clear and persuasive reports

COURSE PROCESS

This is a self-study training so you can work at your own pace. As soon as you sign up you will have access to:

• Over 6 hours of clear, practical, step-by-step sessions (downloadable, subtitled video, accessible on all devices)
• Discussion sections to leave questions and reflections
• Frequent tests to check and reinforce your learning
• A certificate of completion

This is a practical course. You will often be asked to pause and work through reflections and exercises. This is to support you in developing your own skills as you progress through the modules.

You can explore the early modules here:

WHAT IS PROFESSIONAL WRITING? (4.23)

WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE GET IT WRONG? (12.55)

And if you have any questions about whether this course is right for you, feel free to email us.