Business Communication & Digital Workplace · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 1 of 5 · 10 guided hours

Professional Email and Presentations

Write emails people understand and act on, and present ideas simply.

Learning objectives

  • Structure professional emails
  • Write in plain language
  • Prepare a simple presentation

Topics

  • subject lines
  • main point first
  • tone
  • plain language
  • presentation basics
  • simple slides

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Professional Email Structure

    Write emails that are easy to read and act on.

    subject linemain point firstshort paragraphsclear request

  2. Lesson 2 Plain Language and Tone

    Write so readers understand the first time.

    familiar wordsactive voiceshort sentencespolite, neutral tone

  3. Lesson 3 Basic Presentation Skills

    Prepare and give a short, clear presentation.

    opening, body, closeone messagesimple slidespractice

Practical activity

Rewrite three unclear emails and prepare a two-minute presentation with three slides.

Expected outcomes

  • Clear, effective emails
  • Basic presentation confidence

Assessment

Emails and short presentation assessed.

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