EFFECTIVE REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING: 11 JULY - 08 AUGUST 2023

Create Impactful Reports That Drive Action

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11 JULY - 08 AUGUST 2023
MAXIMUM NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 10

MASTER EFFECTIVE REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS

Are you a development professional looking to master the art of professional writing to create reports that lead to action and support good project decision-making?

Our comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the practical tools and skills you need to produce reports that lead to action and support project decision-making. You will learn a process for reporting that will reduce wasted time and deadline stress, and lead to writing that has greater impact.

"I have started to apply the skills I gained from the online training almost immediately. I found the course to be highly relevant and eye-opening. I would recommend the course to anyone who has to prepare written reports in their work." - Haifa Naeem, Consultant, Anti-Corruption Commission, Maldives

GAIN THE EXPERTISE TO CREATE ACTION

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 your report will satisfy management and donors.

GET TO GRIPS WITH DATA: Learn how to select the most effective data collection methods for your project M&E. Unlock your ability to gather valuable insights and draw meaningful conclusions to steer projects towards their results.

PLAN & STRUCTURE YOUR WRITING: Learn an innovative approach to report planning that allows you to build your writing around its objectives and meet your readers' needs. Acquire the skills to organize your ideas in a logical and persuasive way, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.

COMMUNICATE WITH CLARITY: Master the art of clear communication. Learn techniques to keep your readers interested and alert.

"The course was engaging and relevant. Neil was able to deliver the course in a manner that was simple and easy to understand." - Yvonne Manase, Public Health Cosultant, Zimbabwe

A PRACTICAL APPROACH THAT GETS RESULTS

We understand the unique challenges faced by development and humanitarian professionals when it comes to reporting and professional writing. Our course takes a practical approach, providing actionable solutions to overcome these challenges. By blending theory, hands-on exercises and real-life examples, you'll gain skills that can be applied immediately, ensuring positive outcomes both during and after the course.

BUILD CONFIDENCE AND EFFICIENCY: Say goodbye to writer's block and deadline stress. Our course offers a systematic approach to reporting and professional writing, empowering you with the tools and skills to produce 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. Experience the satisfaction of increased stakeholder support and deeper engagement with your cause.

"I've never experienced a course like ELD before. It's amazing, effective and enhanced my English writing." - Nazrul Islam, District Facilitator, UNDP Bangladesh

COURSE STRUCTURE: BALANCING CONVENIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT

Our course is designed to fit seamlessly into your demanding schedule, enabling effective learning and application of knowledge. Here's what you can expect:

DYNAMIC LIVE SESSIONS AND SELF-STUDY: Benefit from the best of both worlds. Engage in interactive live sessions conducted via Zoom (and recorded for future reference), where expert instructor Neil Kendrick will guide you through the learning process. Access downloadable course videos, worksheets, and supplementary materials for self-study between sessions at your own pace.

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK AND GROWTH: We value your progress. After completing the course, you'll have the opportunity to submit a report for personalized feedback within a specified timeframe. We will provide valuable insights to help you refine your skills and achieve greater impact.

CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate recognizing your expertise in reporting skills and professional writing.

“Thanks for going through my report and all the recommendations. I really enjoyed the report analysis you did. My report writing will never be the same again.” - Robson Vambe, TechnoServe, Zimbabwe

 

COURSE CURRICULUM


  WEEK ONE - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL WRITING
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  WEEK ONE - SETTING REPORTING OBJECTIVES
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  WEEK TWO - THE ART OF WRITING CLEARLY
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  WEEK TWO - DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS
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  WEEK THREE - ORGANISING YOUR IDEAS IN WRITING
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  WEEK THREE - PLANNING AND DRAFTING YOUR REPORT
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  WEEK FOUR - LANGUAGE, STYLE & EDITING
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  WEEK FOUR - EDITING & LAYOUT
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  WEEK FIVE - WRAPPING UP
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This is a combination of dynamic live sessions conducted using ZOOM and off-line self study. As soon as you sign up you get immediate, lifetime access to all the course materials - downloadable course videos, worksheets and extra materials.

There are five weekly meetings over the course period, to give you enough time to apply the learning to your own project concept while still managing your regular work. Each Tuesday, starting from 11 July, we meet live at 09.00 UTC for around 60 minutes to review / preview and deal with questions. Between meetings you work through the materials and tasks (videos and exercises) and share work in progress. You can see current UTC time here.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Meeting 1: Tuesday 11 July 2023 09.00 - 10.00 UTC

Meeting 2: Tuesday 18 July 2023 09.00 - 10.00 UTC

Meeting 3: Tuesday 25 July 2023 09.00 - 10.00 UTC

Meeting 4: Tuesday 1 August 2023 09.00 - 10.00 UTC

Meeting 5: Tuesday 8 August 2023 09.00 - 10.00 UTC

Assignment deadline for feedback: 22 August 2023

UNLOCK YOUR PROFESSIONAL POTENTIAL TODAY

Unlock your ability to drive meaningful change in your development and humanitarian initiatives. Enroll in our course now and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance your professional influence.

"I've learnt what I needed. I have a better understanding of the principles of professional writing and the writing process. I have been able to apply the learned skills to my writing and I appreciate the change. If I had had it earlier, I would have written better reports!" - Florence Naluyinda-Kitabire, Public Health Consultant, Uganda

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