Business Writing

Get your message across. Every business communication contains a degree of emotion and influence. Effective business communicators respond to the recipient’s interests and the organization’s best interests. Conquer the right techniques in appealing to both emotions and objective data to influence the discussion. Most importantly of all, persuasive business communicators know how to polish their writing to make every sentence count. Move your business writing to a different and higher level. 

Current Courses

Business Writing Pro

Every document you send is a reflection on you and your company and therefore has an impact on your business. This hands-on training will explore key elements in the business writing process. Effective email communication, proof-reading; grammar and punctuation are a few areas covered.

Course: COM-3711-976
Name: Business Writing Pro
Dates: TBD
Days: T, Th
Hours: 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Campus: Cameron
Room: 174
Register: Call now to be put on the waiting list! 336-334-4822 x64030

Cost: $78

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email us. Addison Keane 336-334-4822 ext. 64030 akeane@gtcc.edu

Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your business writing communication effectively and successfully. Get the best practices for crafting effective, professional business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical pitfalls. And acquire business writing principles that will be good for years to come.  Topics include:  Writing as a process, written communication in the workplace, writing a proposal, and collaborative writing and research. 
This class is 100% online and has no specific meeting times. You may log in at your leisure. Please contact our office at cecomputertech@gtcc.edu, and provide your name, email address, and the course you registered for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, we will email you a web address for access to your online classroom.

Tuition Cost: $195 

Course: SEF-3001-BW1
Name: Business Writing
Dates: 6/1/26 - 6/26/26
Days: Su - Sa
Hours: Online
Campus: Online
Room: Online
Register: Register Now

Whether you are sending out a press release, communicating internally with a memo or promoting your own skills on LinkedIn, strong writing skills are the key to success.  Come away with the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. Topics include:  Copywriting essentials, getting to the point, self editing, and creating attention-grabbing press releases. 
This class is 100% online and has no specific meeting times. You may log in at your leisure. Please contact our office at cecomputertech@gtcc.edu, and provide your name, email address, and the course you registered for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, we will email you a web address for access to your online classroom.

Tuition Cost: $195 

Course: SEF-3001-EC1
Name: Effective Copywriting
Dates: 7/6/26 - 7/31/26
Days: Su - Sa
Hours: Online
Campus: Online
Room: Online
Register:  Register Now

 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email us.  Amy Bray  336-334-4822 ext. 53115, albray@gtcc.edu 


Course Information

Any professional wanting to make a positive impact on his or her business correspondence.

Ways to Register

REGISTRATION is REQUIRED before attending class.

You may register online or in person.

Online: Register

In person: Complete the Continuing Education Registration Form and bring it with your payment (check, cash, credit card, or money order) to one of the GTCC campuses.

Registration locations:

  • Greensboro Campus : 8:00 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 Friday at 3505 E. Wendover Ave., Continuing Education Center (W2)
  • Jamestown Campus: 8:00 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 Friday at 601 E. Main St., Medlin Campus Center, Room 3401

 

The college will make a 100% refund of registration fees if you officially withdraw from class before the first meeting. Also if the class is canceled or full, GTCC will make a full refund. The college will refund 75% of the registration fee (of tuition only) if you officially withdraw from the class on the first day of class or before the class reaches the census date. The census date varies from class to class. Non-attendance is not a basis for a refund.

Submit this form before the start of class, or no later than the census date (the 10% point of the course) to the program coordinator, administrative assistant, or instructor.