Practical Report Writing Skills Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
A report that buries its main point on page three has already failed, no matter how much good research went into it. Whether it lands on a manager's desk, a client's inbox, or a board's agenda, a report only does its job if it delivers the key message clearly, quickly, and in a format the reader actually trusts.
Every professional — student, employee, journalist, or manager — eventually has to write a report someone else depends on. This course by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy gives participants the rules and structure behind reports that measure performance, flag problems early, and hold up as a reliable communication tool between every level of an organisation.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Employees selected by management to write reports.
- Professionals who need to develop reporting skills to improve their contribution at work.
How will participants benefit from the course?
- Understand different types of reports, especially analytical reports requiring research.
- Interpret terms of reference and respond to summaries accurately.
- Apply the stages of the reporting process repeatedly and confidently.
- Know the key elements reports usually include and how they are typically arranged.
- Match style, timing, and formality to the audience receiving the report.
- Write a long analytical (scientific or professional) report responding to a reliable summary from a supervisor.
3Course Content
Module 1: Understanding Report Types and Planning
- Overview of report types, purposes, and a functional approach to writing them.
- Studying the terms of reference and defining audience and purpose.
Module 2: From Raw Information to a Clear Report
- Collecting information and organising the facts.
- Analysing and interpreting data.
- Writing the report in an effective, structured way.
Module 3: Formatting and Visual Presentation
- Choosing appropriate images, charts, and maps.
- Using empty space, printer settings, and tables for easy reading.
- Structuring content, sections, sub-sections, language, and style.
Module 4: Editing and Final Review
- Editing and reviewing the report effectively.
- Using checklists and evaluation forms to catch issues before submission.