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Report Writing Skills Training Course

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Course Date Onsite fee: Online fee: Register
27/01/2025 To 31/01/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
24/02/2025 To 28/02/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
24/03/2025 To 28/03/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
28/04/2025 To 02/05/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
26/05/2025 To 30/05/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
30/06/2025 To 04/07/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
28/07/2025 To 01/08/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
25/08/2025 To 29/08/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
29/09/2025 To 03/10/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
27/10/2025 To 31/10/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
24/11/2025 To 28/11/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
15/12/2025 To 19/12/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site

Introduction

Good reports are inevitable in any successful organization. High quality reports often form the basis of sound decision making within an organization. Report writing is a skill that can be learned. This course takes you through every stage from planning and structuring through to writing and presenting a report. At the end of the training, participants will become confident report writers.

 

Duration

5 days

 

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for anybody that either anticipates having to write reports in the future, or is already having to produce reports and is looking to improve.

 

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • To competently use proven report-writing techniques
  • To come up with well-structured reports
  • To come up with logically flowing and professional looking reports
  • Gain key skills on how to make the reports easier to read and understand
  • To make essential parts of the report stand out
  • Make it easy for readers to navigate around the report

 

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to report writing

  • Defining a report
  • Importance of a report
  • Why are some reports ineffective?
  • Basic principles of report writing
  • Structure of business reports

Classification of reports

  • Informal and Formal reports
  • Examples of informal and formal reports

Module 2: Planning for report writing

  • Submitting the report
  • Using the checklist to appraise and edit the report
  • Writing the report
  • Arriving at a conclusion, with a call to action
  • Analysing the data and information
  • Obtaining or producing the data
  • Creating the structure of the report
  • Visualising who the reader will be
  • Fully understanding the brief

Logical structure

  • Structuring for logical flow
  • Organizing ideas
  • Balance and emphasis
  • Planning the content

Practice on writing the report

  • Accuracy, brevity and clarity
  • Tabular and graphic presentations
  • Editing the report

Module 3: Guiding the reader

  • Constructing titles, headings and subheadings
  • Producing effective lists
  • Using visual aids and examples

Language choice

  • Using plain English
  • Being clear and concise
  • Writing accurately
  • Avoiding the passive voice

Module 4: A Checklist for Successful Reports

  • Proof read the report before submitting
  • Making a report jargon free
  • Checking if the content relate to the stated objectives
  • Checking if graphs and tables are well explained
  • Checking if everything is correctly and clearly labelled
  • Checking if the materials are presented in relevant and logical sections
  • Checking if the report answer the needs of the reader
  • Checking if the report answer the original brief

Module 5: Finishing techniques

  • Professional presentation
  • Using a consistent format, style, layout
  • Writing an executive summary
  • Reproduction
  • Distribution and presentation

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better

Online/ On-site Training Dates

Course Date Onsite fees: Live Online fee: Register
Onsite in Nairobi, Kenya
27/01/2025 To 31/01/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
24/02/2025 To 28/02/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
24/03/2025 To 28/03/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
28/04/2025 To 02/05/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
26/05/2025 To 30/05/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
30/06/2025 To 04/07/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
28/07/2025 To 01/08/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
25/08/2025 To 29/08/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
29/09/2025 To 03/10/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
27/10/2025 To 31/10/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
24/11/2025 To 28/11/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
15/12/2025 To 19/12/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online

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