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September 2010Free Download on Proposal Writing
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ELD Support to SNV Asia Regional Office
In late August, ELD trainer Paul Reitman traveled to Bangkok to assist SNV Regional Office's communication officers with Case Study Writing ... read more
Recent Activities in Nepal
An advanced Training Of Trainers was conducted in August, along with 2 courses on The Project Manager's Toolkit ... read more
Nepal and Thailand Autumn Schedules Ready
Our programmes for Kathmandu, Nepal and Bangkok, Thailand are ready. Find out more about these courses here.
L'Art de Rédiger des Rapports
Our Reporting Skills Tookit is finally available in French / Notre Toolkit sur les techniques de reportage est enfin disponible en français ... read more / lire la suite
ELD Toolkits Revised
All our Toolkits have been extensively upgraded ... read more
Distance Training Programme on Reporting Skills & Professional Writing launched ... read more
Can you Translate / Proofread like a Professional?
We'd like to hear from translators interested in joining our team ... read more
Call for Authors
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Training for Inter-American Development Bank
ELD Director Neil spent February 2010 in Washington training IDB's Grants and Co-Financing Management Unit on Reporting Skills. All participants on the training were involved in developing donor fund reports for regional projects.
"A great course that definitely helped me become a better writer."
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DISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAMME: REPORTING SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Duration:
5 months
Fee: 255 GBP per person (group discounts available)
Current Status: Places available for October 29 2010
intake - pre-registration recommended
Our highly popular training programme and publication Reporting Skills and Professional Writing is now available as a tutored Distance Training Programme (DTP). This programme makes the course accessible to those who would not usually have the opportunity to attend the face-to-face training and has the added advantage of direct, one-to-one feedback and guidance.
What is it and Who is it For?
The Reporting Skills and Professional Writing DTP is a 5-module Distance Training Programme for development professionals whose work requires creating persuasive and action-focused reports. As this covers nearly everyone - as is witnessed by the number of job descriptions which read 'effective reporting skills needed' - the range of participants can vary enormously, from field workers who conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of projects to senior staff of international organisations accountable to donors and decision makers.
Most people benefit from attending a face-to-face training, but such courses are often hard to find, and there can be time and travel constraints. Although our course has since been developed into a hugely popular self-study programme, many people still want the feedback and guidance that comes through interaction with a tutor without the need for the time commitment and expense of an intensive training programme.
In response to this, we offer our Reporting Skills programme for distance learners, so if you are a busy manager with no opportunity to attend a 5-day training, and what more than just a 'how to' manual, this is for you.
Course Objectives
During this programme participants learn the process of reporting and how to:
- Set evaluation goals
- Select data gathering methods
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data
- Plan the report
- Write more clearly and organise their ideas and analysis effectively
Methods
The training is conducted by 100% Distance Training. On being accepted, participants receive all course modules immediately by email. Each module contains inputs (theory and examples) and controlled practical work (short tasks and discussion points), as well as a hand-in assignment to be returned by a preset deadline. These assignments are returned to participants from their tutors with comments and feedback. At the end of the programme a final, extended hand-in assignment is submitted.
Each hand-in assignment contributes towards the overall grade, and at the end of the programme a certificate is mailed with a full transcript of work covered and Personal Performance Evaluation. During the programme, participants also have the opportunity to pose course-related questions.
Course Contents
The core modules are as follows:
- Module One: Course Introduction & Introduction to Professional Writing
- Module Two: Setting Evaluation Objectives & Making a Research Plan
- Module Three: Data Analysis & Report Planning
- Module Four: Writing Skills: Clarity & Organisation
- Module Five: Style, Design & Editing Skills
How to Apply?
Enrolment is simple: however, places are limited. If there are places available, you can pay the course fee and start immediately. If there aren't any places available, you can still send your registration form to us and we will let you know when places become open.
If you are satisfied that this programme is for you and have read and agreed to the terms and conditions in the prospectus, proceed to payment via the order page and complete and send us the enrolment form. Your first course materials will be sent within 3 days (usually sooner) of payment and your programme commences from the date you register. Fees are non-refundable and regsitration inplies full acceptance of the terms and conditions as described in the prospectus. Again, let us stress this point from the prospectus: assignment deadlines are not negotiable.
The complete fee is GBP 255.00, which covers:
- All training materials
- Personal feedback from your tutor for your five hand-in assignments
- Stamped ELD certificate by mail
- Transcript
- Personal Performance Evaluation
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