All of our workshops can be delivered in-house and can be tailored to your organisation’s needs. If you are interested in writing courses for a specific skill or job role, you can browse the categories below for a workshop or contact us for further information.

Basic English for Public Servants – ASO 2-4

Do you need to improve your grammar, punctuation and word usage? Do you remember when you last studied English grammar? Did you ever learn grammar and punctuation? Has your supervisor ever sent back work with negative comments scrawled across it?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you may benefit from this one-day interactive workshop designed to help you improve your grammar, punctuation and word usage. This workshop helps writers develop their basic writing skills, confidence, and professionalism by making them more conscious of their use of language.

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Fundamental Writing Skills for NESB – ASO 2-4

Fundamental Writing Skills for Public Servants from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds provides a sound basis for written communication. This workshop is particularly valuable for people for whom English is a second language. This workshop is slower paced and tailored to cultural differences; otherwise, it is the same as the Fundamental Writing Skills workshop. Some benefits of attending include:

  • The building blocks of language – words, phrases, sentences and paragraphs
  • Punctuation and its effects – parts of speech and simple grammatical constructs

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Fundamental Writing Skills for Public Servants ASO 2-4

Fundamental Writing Skills provides a sound basis for written communication. This workshop is particularly valuable for those people who may not have had a good grounding in the technicalities of the English language at school, or for whom English is a second language. Fundamental Writing Skills is also a valuable refresher course for the more capable writer who wishes to hone their skills. Added benefits of attending include:

  • Module revealing all the techniques to successfully address selection criteria
  • How best to structure letters, memos, short reports, proposals, emails and their application in the workplace

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Write to Succeed in the APS ASO 5 – EL2

Write to Succeed teaches writers simple techniques for writing clearer, more convincing, and professional letters, reports, and emails. This workshop is designed for people working in a business environment & develops advanced writing skills with the following competencies:

  • Generate ideas and structure them in a logical, hierarchical way
  • Minimise bureaucratic language and raise the understanding of readers
  • Write more convincing proposals and suggestions
  • Deal with complaints more effectively
  • Write more professional reports

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Report and Ministerial Writing

This workshop is designed to help public servants gain the skills and confidence to conquer the challenges of writing ministerials and reports. Topics covered in this one-day public service writing course include:

  • The characteristics of a good ministerial and the challenges when writing for the Minister
  • How to structure a good ministerial – designing a logical argument that is persuasive and addresses the perceived concerns of the audience
  • How to organise the structure of a report
  • Do’s and don’ts of report writing – a checklist

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Writing Skills for Executive Assistants

As an Executive or Personal Assistant, your communication skills, both oral and written, need to be at the highest level. In your role, you may need to write letters, emails, drafts, minutes, ministerials, and research material for a PowerPoint presentation.

This one-day workshop provides you with the tools to help you hone and polish your writing skills. This workshop is particularly valuable for those who are new to the role of Executive Assistant, those considering a move into the role of Executive Assistant, or Executive Assistants who just need a refresher.

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Why Choose Acorn Training?

  • 30 Years of Experience

    With decades of expertise, we understand the ever-evolving training needs of businesses and individuals, ensuring exceptional learning outcomes.

  • All Our Trainers Have Public Service Experience

    Our trainers bring real-world knowledge and practical insights from their extensive experience in the public sector.

  • Most Competitive Rates in the Market

    We believe in delivering high-quality training at prices that suit your budget, ensuring great value for every dollar spent.

  • Previous Experience with Government Tenders

    Having worked with various government projects, we are well-versed in creating programs that meet precise industry standards.

How Do You Benefit from Our Writing Courses?

  • Master Professional Writing Techniques

    Gain advanced writing skills and craft clear, concise, and impactful content for workplace communication, reports, and presentations. Our courses ensure your writing aligns with industry standards.

  • Enhance Clarity and Persuasiveness

    Learn practical strategies to make your writing more engaging and persuasive, enabling you to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in any professional setting.

  • Boost Confidence in Written Communication

    Get an edge on improving your public service writing by practising structured writing approaches under trained guidance, helping you easily tackle any writing task.

  • Tailored Feedback for Continuous Improvement

    Our writing courses give you personalised feedback from experienced trainers, helping you identify areas for growth and refine your skills for consistent improvement.

At Acorn Training, we empower you with the tools to excel in written communication, enabling career growth and professional success. Explore our workshops today to raise the writing standard in your organisation.