EFFECTIVE REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING: 25 APRIL – 23 MAY 2024

MASTER EFFECTIVE REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS

ZOOM (WEEKLY MEETINGS) & OFF-LINE SELF-STUDY

As development professionals, our reports have to lead to action and support informed project decision-making. Effective reporting helps managers understand what is happening on the ground, and steers projects towards results – while keeping both beneficiaries and donors satisfied.

This course equips you with the practical tools and skills you need to produce reports that lead to action. You will learn a step-by-step process for reporting that will reduce wasted time and deadline stress, and ensure your writing has impact.

GAIN THE EXPERTISE TO CREATE ACTION

• SET REPORTING OBJECTIVES: Learn how to define clear reporting objectives by understanding the reader’s expectations. Understand how to deconstruct the report template / TOR so you can manage complex reports and team reporting efforts.
• GET TO GRIPS WITH DATA: Learn how to select the most effective data collection methods for your project M&E. Unlock your ability to map valuable insights and draw meaningful conclusions, revealing the stories behind the numbers.
• PLAN & ORGANIZE YOUR WRITING: Learn an innovative approach to report planning that allows you to build your writing around its objectives. Acquire the skills to organize your ideas persuasively, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
• COMMUNICATE WITH IMPACT: Master the art of clear communication and learn techniques to keep your readers interested and alert.

A PRACTICAL APPROACH THAT GETS RESULTS

We understand the challenges faced by development and humanitarian professionals when it comes to reporting and professional writing. Our course takes a practical approach, providing actionable solutions to overcome these challenges. Through a mix of theory, hands-on exercises and real-life examples, you will gain skills that can be applied immediately, ensuring positive outcomes both during and beyond the course.

• BUILD CONFIDENCE AND EFFICIENCY: Say goodbye to writer’s block and deadline stress. This training offers a systematic approach to reporting and professional writing, giving you the tools and skills to create high-quality reports consistently.
• MAKE AN IMPACT: Your reports will contribute to better-managed, responsive projects and improved results.
• ELEVATE YOUR DONOR RELATIONS: Forge stronger relationships with your donors through well-organized, clear and persuasive reports. Experience the satisfaction of increased stakeholder support and deeper engagement with your cause.

COURSE STRUCTURE: BALANCING CONVENIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT

Our course is designed to fit into your schedule, enabling effective learning and application of knowledge. Here’s what you can expect:

• DYNAMIC LIVE SESSIONS AND SELF-STUDY: Benefit from the best of both worlds. Engage in interactive live sessions conducted via Zoom (and recorded for future reference), where expert instructor Neil Kendrick will guide you through the learning process. Access downloadable course videos, worksheets, and supplementary materials for self-study between sessions at your own pace.
• PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK AND GROWTH: We value your progress. After completing the course, you’ll have the opportunity to submit a report for personalized feedback. We will provide valuable insights to help you refine your skills and achieve greater impact.
• CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate recognizing your expertise in reporting skills and professional writing.

COURSE PROCESS & SCHEDULE

This is a combination of dynamic live sessions conducted using ZOOM and off-line self study. As soon as you sign up you get immediate, lifetime access to all the course materials – downloadable course videos, worksheets and extra materials.

There are five weekly meetings over the course period, to give you enough time to apply the learning to your own project concept while still managing your regular work. Each Thursday, starting from 25 April, we meet live at 10.00 UTC for around 60 minutes to review / preview and deal with questions. Between meetings you work through the materials and tasks (videos and exercises) and share work in progress. You can see current UTC time here.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

• Meeting 1: Thursday 25 April 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC
• Meeting 2: Thursday 2 May 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC
• Meeting 3: Thursday 9 May 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC
• Meeting 4: Thursday 16 May 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC
• Meeting 5: Thursday 23 May 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC

Assignment deadline for feedback: 6 June 2024

FOR DETAILED CURRICULUM AND PREVIEW LESSONS PLEASE VISIT https://www.eldtraining.com/p/reportingskills-april-2024