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UCT (Law@Work) Business Writing and Legal Documents Course

Registrations close: Course begins: Cost:	12 March 2010 23 March 2010 R5,200 (excl.VAT)

The Course in a Nutshell:

Empower yourself by improving your written English and ensure that you are equipped with effective business writing skills that are necessary in all business environments
Presented nationally via Internet-based distance learning
10-weeks part-time tuition suitable for working professionals
Includes course notes, video lectures, online quizzes, discussion forums and expert support
Results in a Certificate in Business Writing and Legal Documents from the University of Cape Town (Law@Work)
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Course Modules:

Module 1	Language Basics
Module 2	Principles of Document Preparation and Design
Module 3	Letters, Memos and Language
Module 4	Letter Writing - Traditional and Electronic
Module 5	Writing for Meetings
Module 6	Reports - basics
Module 7	Reports - simulations and samples
Module 8	Proposals
Module 9	Business plans and corporate CVs
Module 10	Understanding legal documents

Course modules are based on the textbook: Terri Grant and Rea Borcherds. 2008. Communicating @ Work - Boosting your spoken, written and visual impact. (2nd edition.) Pretoria: Van Schaik.

Who Should Attend This Course?

Working professionals and anyone who deals with English in a business context or wishes to improve their English writing skills and/or understand legal documents.

Do you need more information?

Contact Deborah on 021 685 4775 or via email on deborah@getsmarter.co.za

Meet Anton Kelly

Anton Kelly is the Course Convener of the UCT (Law@Work) Business Writing and Legal Documents Course.

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