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Follow on Google News | In Just 10.5 Hours, Professionals Can Improve Their Writing Skills with SDSU Business Writing Course“William Zinsser points out in his book, Writing to Learn, ‘Far too many Americans are prevented from doing useful work because they have never learned to express themselves,’” SDSU offers a series of three half-day workshops in its Business Writing for Success program, designed for professionals who would like to hone their writing skills. Bromley (http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/ “I am touched by (the students’) enthusiasm and their humility: they realize that poor writing can impact their upward mobility as well as their credibility,” Students earn a certificate upon completion of all three courses: The Five Essential Steps to Effective Business Writing, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 8:30 am-12 pm Perfecting Your Document: Editing and Proofreading, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 8:30 am-12 pm Polishing Your Grammar Skills, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 8:30 am-12 pm “From composing daily emails to drafting complex reports, the writing methods outlined in the sessions are easy to employ and deliver solid results,” says former student AndreaPriske Cowan, senior marketing communications manager for ELSEVIER. “I’ve gained greater confidence in my writing approach and my overall writing process has become faster, more fulfilling, and less frustrating.” Former student Allen Sulzen (http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/ The fee for the entire program is $495. For information, email businesswriting@ This is an SDSU Research Foundation program. SDSU's College of Extended Studies reaches out to San Diego, the nation, and the world with a wide variety of lifelong learning opportunities, and more than 50 certificate programs for career advancement. Topics range from contract management, construction, and craft beer, to grant writing, marketing, and human resources. And many programs are available online. The CES also offers one of the largest ESL programs in the U.S. through the American Language Institute; and university-quality courses to students age 50 and better through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Other opportunities include seminars, study abroad, corporate education and access to regular SDSU classes through Open University. For more information or to register, visit neverstoplearning.net or call (619) 265-7378 (SDSU). End
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