Course Description
This course introduces practical strategies for creating concise, reader-friendly documents that support every stage of the project lifecycle. You will learn techniques for writing requirements, statements of work, project charters, and status reports, documents that clarify goals, build trust, and keep projects on track. Through hands-on exercises and templates, you will gain the skills to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders with confidence.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Project Communication Plan
- Module 2: Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Module 3: Project Charters
- Module 4: Status Report
Weekly: Students will engage in a range of interactive online learning activities, including (i) participating in discussion forums, (ii) completing writing tasks to support virtual mentoring sessions, and (iii) attending two live mentoring sessions during the course. These live sessions, with the course instructor, will provide opportunities for clarification, feedback, and in-depth work on writing strategies.
What You Will Learn
- Develop a comprehensive project communication plan that aligns with stakeholder needs and project objectives
- Write precise and well-structured Statements of Work (SOW) that clarify goals and build trust
- Craft compelling project charters that secure stakeholder buy-in and communicate project vision effectively
- Produce clear, goal-oriented status reports that inform, recommend, and drive action
- Design customized templates for essential project management documents to ensure consistency and efficiency
Notes
This course is offered in collaboration with Smartfirm and is hosted on their Learning Management System (Moodle). While the course is primarily self-paced, it includes two mandatory live virtual mentoring sessions, scheduled on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. ET via Teams (unless otherwise indicated by the instructor). As an instructor-led course, participants will have access to guidance and support from the instructor throughout their studies. All course requirements must be completed by the designated end date. Attendance at synchronous sessions is compulsory, and in the event of illness or other extenuating circumstances, participants are required to notify the instructor.By enrolling in this course, you will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate in Technical Writing.
Recommended For
- Project Managers seeking to improve the clarity and effectiveness of project documentation
- Team Leads and Supervisors who are responsible for communicating project goals and progress
- Business Analysts who prepare requirements and statements of work
- PMO (Project Management Office) staff looking to standardize document templates and processes
- Consultants and Contractors who need to create persuasive proposals and charters
- Professionals transitioning into project management roles and wanting to build strong documentation skills
- Anyone involved in project planning, execution, or reporting who wants to write documents that influence stakeholders and drive action
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Technical Writing : Elective courses (3)