Have you taken "Workplace Grammar & Style"?

Now that you have a firm grasp of core grammar essentials, you can take your skills up a notch. Learn the grammar and usage topics you need to quickly improve your writing skills for personal and business success. The "Business Grammar Essentials" online group training shows you how to correct style and usage concerns like when to use "who" or "whom," what words to capitalize or abbreviate, and how to avoid biased language. With a combination of grammar, mechanics and usage, you will increase your confidence in writing for the workplace.

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What You Get

Business professionals or employees taking this class for training purposes have pre-determined days of access to complete the course and receive certificates, in accordance with group enrollment procedures. The instructor retains all copyright ownership for all of the materials presented in this course. Any resources not directly written by the instructor are duly noted and properly cited. Students are expected to abide by fair use laws when printing course materials. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.

  • Video Lessons
    Lecture Slides
    Quizzes
    PDF Handouts

  • 3-day, 24/7 Access

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Easy Payment via PayPal or Stripe (which also includes Alipay, Bancontact, EPS, WeChat Pay, giropay, iDEAL, Multibanco, SOFORT, and P24).

Course Curriculum

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  • 1

    GETTING STARTED

  • 2

    Abbreviations

    • Video: Abbreviations

    • Slides: Abbreviations

    • Quiz: Abbreviations
  • 3

    Common Usage Errors

    • Video: Usage Errors

    • Slides: Usage Errors

    • Quiz: Who/I/Myself

    • Quiz: Usage Errors
  • 4

    Comma Usage

    • Slides: Comma Usage

    • Quiz: Commas
  • 5

    Numbers

    • Numbers: General Rules

    • Video: Writing Numbers

    • Slides: Writing Numbers

    • Video: Numerals & Figures

    • Slides: Numerals & Figures

    • Quiz: Numbers

    • Challenge: Numbers

    • Answers: Challenge
  • 6

    Capitalization

    • Video: Capitalization

    • Slides: Capitalization

    • Handout: Capitalization

    • Exercise: Capitalization

    • Answers: Capitalization

    • Quiz: Capitalization
  • 7

    Active/Passive Voice

    • Video: Active-Passive Voice

    • Slides: Active-Passive Voice

    • Quiz: Active-Passive
  • 8

    Avoiding Biased Language

    • Video: Biased Language

    • Slides: Biased Language

    • Quiz: Vague Language
  • 9

    Business Grammar Quiz

    • Grammar Quiz
  • 10

    Before You Finish

    • Audio: Conclusion

    • More Resources

    • More Online Classes

    • Your Certificate

    • Course Review

Student Testimonial

“It's a great review of grammar and been a big help filling in my weak spots. Lessons are a good length - not too long so I feel like I can do some when I have 30 minutes. It's covered areas where I'm weak and my strengths, but all of it has been very helpful.”

William Brown

FAQs

  • Why is there a time limit on enrollment?

    Instead of a few hours in a one-day workshop, webinar or tutoring session, our self-paced online classes are built to deliver high quality training in a short amount of time for busy professionals.

  • Why are there no refunds?

    All enrollments are final. No refunds. Our courses have taken copious amounts of time, soul energy and personal finances to build. We are confident that all of our courses deliver the exact instruction you need to improve your writing skills. Please take our low-cost introductory class, "Grammar Essentials Jump-start" to get a good feel for the value you receive at such affordable prices. You will not be disappointed!

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    When you have fulfilled all class requirements, and have scored a 80% or above on all assignments, you will receive a certificate within 24-48 hours after you have finished the class, not to exceed 7 days after you have finished, depending on holidays and high class volumes.

Pricing Options

Business or group enrollments might require additional fees. Click the "Enroll Now" button to get started!

Additional Classes

For individuals, not groups.