Overview

When you write, do your words come alive? Or does the sentence sound like a jumbled mess that doesn't make sense to anyone else but yourself? If you struggle to write routine written communications that are clear, concise, and well organized, then this course is for you.

Learning Objectives

Building on the Fundamentals in Grammar course, this course focuses on more advanced grammar principles:

  • Verb tense
  • Coordinating conjunctions
  • Misused and misunderstood words
  • Voice in writing
  • Advanced punctuation

 

Course Curriculum

    1. Verb Tense

    2. Irregular Verbs

    3. Conjunctions

    4. Coordinating Conjunctions

    1. Parts of a Sentence

    2. Sentence Structure Erros

    3. Parallel Sentence Structure

    4. Dangling Modifiers

    1. Commonly Confused Words

    2. Commonly Misused Words

    1. Colons and Semicolons

    2. Dashes, N-dashes, and M-dashes

    3. Hyphens and Nonbreaking Hyphens

    4. Parentheses and Brackets

    5. Ellipses

About this course

  • $147.00
  • 15 lessons
  • 2 hours of video
  • 2 quizzes

Important Details

  • Digital & On Demand

    Go at your own pace with detailed, step-by-step trainings. Guided by videos and handouts, you’ll get results, and quickly close the skill gap.

  • Community and Q&A

    Learning is best done when fully supported. That’s why you’ll get access to the Community, where you’ll get feedback on your questions from community members and facilitators.

  • Completion Certificate

    Show off your achievements to your supervisor and coworkers — not just through your new skills, but through a Certificate you can hang in your office and share on your LinkedIn profile.

  • Accessibility Features

    Closed captioning and downloadable transcripts are available. Handouts are formatted for assistive readers.

  • Mobile Friendly

    Access any course on your mobile device and continue learning wherever you go.

  • Lifetime Access

    Retain lifetime access to all course content, including updates.

Instructor

Debora Holmes, MES

Instructor

Debora has 18 years of experience as a writer, editor, and researcher for government agencies. During this time, she has written and edited a variety of documents, including technical reports on various topics.

CFO Core Competencies

FAQ

  • How do I get started?

    Your first step is to click any of the bright orange buttons to purchase the course. Your first step will be creating your account (if you don't already have one with us). Then, you will enter your p-card information.

  • How long do I have to complete the course?

    You retain access to the course for the life of our contract with your agency.

  • Are there any additional fees or costs?

    No! The course price listed is the only price you will pay for full access to this course.

  • Can I email the instructor if I have questions?

    When you purchase this course, you are automatically added to the Community, where you can post questions for your instructor to answer.

  • Can I buy multiple copies of this course for my department?

    Absolutely! We offer discounted bulk sales to all agencies. Simply email [email protected] with the name of the course and the number of seats you want to purchase, and we will respond with pricing and purchasing options.

  • More questions?

    Please email us a [email protected], and we'll be happy to answer any of your questions.

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