This business writing course offers practical strategies to sharpen your writing skills from idea to final draft. The class begins by reviewing the core of effective writing—knowing your audience, organizing your thoughts, and writing strong sentences. Following that, you will explore a variety of different types of writing in a business setting.
You will learn to write effective digital communication, including emails. Next, you’ll explore different types of office communication, from making announcements and requests to delivering bad news. Finally, you’ll learn to write formal documents, including business letters and proposals.
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Schedule & Enrollment: Effective Business Writing
- 6 Hours
- $325
- NYC or Live Online
- Free retake
- Setup assistance
- Expert instructors
- Small classes
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Tuition
As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.
Full Tuition
$325Due before the class starts
What’s Included
- 6 hours of hands-on instruction
- Live, project-based training from experts
- Retake for free within 1 year
- Verified digital certificate of completion
What’s included with my tuition?
- A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
- Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
- Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
- Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
- A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
- A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
Are there any additional fees or expenses?
There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?
We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.
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Price: $695 | Hours: 18 Hours
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Hands-on training
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Time-tested curriculum
Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience
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Interactive Training
Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes
Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects. Switch between live-online and in-person as needed, even after the course has started.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Ave, NYC
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor in the room with you
- Computer and software provided
Live Online Remote, from anywhere
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
- Remote setup assistance provided



Earn a Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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Free Retake & Class Recordings
Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!
Free Retake
We offer a single free retake of the the class within a year.
Class Recordings
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.




Effective Business Writing Curriculum
What You’ll Learn at a Glance
- Knowing your audience
- Organizing your thoughts
- How to write strong sentences
- The different types of business writing
Course Syllabus
Writing Effective Business Communication
- Write Strong Sentences
- Organize Your Content
- Analyze Your Audience
Writing Email and Other Electronic Communication
- Write an Email
- Write Instant Messages and Text Messages
Writing Common Business Documents
- Write an Internal Announcement
- Write a Routine Request
- Write a Response to Routine Requests
- Write a Complaint
- Write a Positive Response to Customer Complaints
- Write Bad-News Messages
Writing a Business Letter
- Write a Business Letter
- Write a Thank-You Letter
Writing Business Proposals
- Persuade Your Audience
- Write an Executive Summary
- Use Visuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?
Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?
This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com
What happens if I need to miss a session?
You have some options:
- You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
- If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
- You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

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