Learn how to write professional documents with stronger grammar and proofreading skills.
Grammar mistakes in professional writing are rarely caused by a lack of ability or effort. More often, they result from subtle rule exceptions, unclear sentence structures, overreliance on technology, and writing too quickly without the right tools in place. Even experienced professionals can overlook issues that negatively affect clarity, credibility, and reader confidence. This course provides a practical grammar and proofreading toolkit focused on the errors most likely to appear in workplace writing, including sentence construction, word usage, punctuation, and consistency. Participants will sharpen the tools they already use, add a few new ones, and learn how to apply technology--including AI--as a support rather than a substitute for judgment. The session emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and confidence in producing error-free written communication.
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Agenda
Sharpen Writing for Precision and Professional Credibility
- Overcoming Common Causes of Errors in Fast-Paced Business Writing
- Distinguishing Grammatical Correctness From Effective, Readable Writing
- Writing With Clarity, Logic, and Reader Comprehension in Mind
Frame With Sentence Structure and Grammatical Accuracy
- Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentences
- Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices
- Subject-Verb Agreement With Collective Nouns, Interrupting Phrases, and Indefinite Pronouns
- Pronoun Clarity and Correct Reference
- Parallel Structure in Lists, Headings, and Comparisons
Tighten Word Usage, Consistency, and Common Errors
- Frequently Confused and Misused Words in Professional Writing
- Precision vs Redundancy: Tightening Wordy Sentences
- Intentional Application of Active and Passive Voice
- Syntax: Correcting Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
- Consistency in Tense, Tone, Terminology, Capitalization, and Formatting
- Grammar Misconceptions and Gray Areas
Polish Punctuation and Proofreading With Technology
- High-Impact Punctuation Errors That Alter Meaning
- Proper Use of Commas, Semicolons, Colons, Hyphens, Dashes, and Apostrophes
- Proofreading Strategies That Catch Errors More Effectively Than Rereading
- Word Processing, Grammar, and AI Tools Application
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on January 30, 2026.
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- ASAP PACE 0.1
- This course is pre-approved through the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) for 0.1 CEU(s) towards your PACE Recertification.
- IAAP 1.0
- All education that aligns with the CAP Body of Knowledge can be used toward recertification. Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru believes this course does align and should be counted toward recertification. Please visit IAAP's certification webpage to review recertification details and requirements. https://www.iaap-hq.org/page/CAP_Recertification. Course Length: 1.0.
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Sherry Prindle
Professional Coach Academy
- Virtual Training Specialist – Pathways Business Seminars, Successful Training Solutions
- Lead Trainer Specializing in Conflict, Communication, and Emotional Control – Pryor Learning Solutions
- Founder of the Professional Coach Academy – Certifying life and executive coaches since 2008
- Curriculum Development Specialist for three seminar companies and four government agen-cies
- Founder and host of a Star Summit speaker and trainer incubator
- Certified as a professional trainer and master coach
- Interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree in Business, Communications, and Linguistics
- Contact at 817 657-5301 or [email protected] @SherryPrindle
- www.ProfessionalCoachAcademy.com
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