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Business Writing Fundamentals

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To Advance Your Career, Advance Your Ability to Write

Today’s world demands that impactful writing be hyper-concise and compelling. The workplace is filled with people who meet a job’s technical requirements, but who can’t express themselves clearly in writing. That’s why effective writing skills are highly valued by employers in every field.

You don’t have to be born with good writing skills. You can learn and practice them in this workshop, which is designed to help professionals excel in written communications with customers and co-workers. Business Writing is an 8-hour training that will transform the way you write.

Credits

.80

Duration

8.00
hours

Next Offering

September 30, 2025

Format

Online

Cost

$
369.00-399.00 Details

Available offerings

Business Writing Fundamentals [Fall 2025]
9/30/2025
10/1/2025
Online
0480-016
$
369.00-399.00 Details

About this course

Who should attend?

This course can benefit anyone who communicates in writing – especially those currently working in a professional work environment.

Continuing Education Information

Students will be awarded 0.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successfully completing the course.

Requirements & policies

Accommodations

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is committed to providing equal access to continuing education programs for students living with permanent or temporary disabilities. Learn more about the program accommodations (Opens in a new window).

Fees & funding information

$369 Early Bird Fee (ends September 15)

$399 Standard Fee

Fee includes course materials.

For information on our Organizational Group Discount, please call (706) 542-3537.

Attendance

To receive the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) the following is required:

  • Participation in the in-class activities
  • Attendance for the entire session

People

Instructor(s)

Dan Strohl has devoted his career to developing the communication and technical skills of professional staff. His passion is to work in a classroom setting or on-site with his clients, basing course content on “real-world” work situations. Combining discussion with collaborative exercises, he creates an exceptional learning environment that addresses individual goals as well as organizational needs.

His experience as a trainer and speaker spans four decades. While in graduate school, he trained tour guides at the Atlanta Zoo. While serving in the Air Force, he trained a diverse mix of military and civilian staff. He completed his federal career at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he led reviews of federal programs and taught classes on writing and auditing.

Since leaving DOJ, he has taught thousands of employees nationwide in the public and private sectors. Among his clients are NASA, NTSB, Dassault Systems, Pfizer, L-3 Communications, the University of Georgia, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Defense.

Dan received his Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University and his Master of Arts degree from the University of West Georgia. He enjoys family activities, racewalking, and volunteering in the community. He has chaired the Speakers Bureau of Zoo Atlanta and was president of a chapter of Toastmasters International.

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