Communication

Business Writing

Write Business Documents That Actually Get Read

12 lessons4 modules9h 0m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

This course teaches the practical mechanics of business writing: how to structure a memo so executives act on it, how to build a proposal that wins approval, and how to compress complex ideas into a crisp executive summary. Each lesson combines proven frameworks (Pyramid Principle, BLUF, SCQA) with hands-on practice on realistic documents. By the end you will write faster, revise less, and produce documents that move decisions forward.

Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations of Professional Writing3 lessons

Why Most Business Writing FailsPreview45m
Audience Analysis and Document Purpose🔒45m
The BLUF Principle and Document Architecture🔒45m

Module 2: Writing Effective Memos and Emails3 lessons

The One-Page Memo Framework🔒45m
Professional Email That Gets Responses🔒45m
Tone, Formality, and the Plain-Language Standard🔒45m

Module 3: Writing Winning Proposals3 lessons

Anatomy of a Business Proposal🔒45m
The Problem–Solution–Evidence–Ask Framework🔒45m
Editing and Strengthening Your Proposal🔒45m

Module 4: Executive Summaries and Document Polish3 lessons

Executive Summaries Using the SCQA Framework🔒45m
Formatting, Visual Hierarchy, and Document Standards🔒45m
Quality Control and the Pre-Send Checklist🔒45m