Reporting Skills and Professional Writing

Self-Study Certificate Course

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Reporting Skills and Professional Writing

Effective reports are essential to any project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system. They serve as a foundation for sound decision-making, promoting accountability, transparency, and learning within projects. A strong report does more than present data—it presents a narrative that captures the story of progress, highlights challenges, and shares lessons learned to inform future actions. Effective reporting is more than a routine task—it is a strategic tool that empowers projects to achieve greater impact and ensures their relevance in dynamic and evolving contexts.

Effective reporting:

  • Supports Strategic Planning: Reports provide critical insights that guide decision-making, helping teams adapt strategies to changing circumstances and ensuring projects remain aligned with their objectives.
  • Ensures Accountability: By documenting progress, challenges, and the use of resources, reports offer transparency to donors, stakeholders, and communities, building trust and credibility.
  • Enhances Learning: Reports capture key lessons and insights that drive continuous improvement, helping teams identify what works, address gaps, and foster innovation for more effective future projects

Gain the expertise to:

  • Set Reporting Objectives: Define clear reporting goals by understanding the reader’s expectations. Master the process of deconstructing report templates or terms of reference (TOR) to manage complex reports and coordinate team efforts effectively.
  • Get to Grips with Data: Select the most effective data collection methods for your project M&E. Develop skills to uncover holistic insights and draw meaningful conclusions, revealing the compelling stories behind the numbers.
  • Plan and Organize Your Writing: Use an innovative approach to writing that allows you to structure your work around clear objectives. Learn to plan, draft, and organize your ideas persuasively to maximize impact and engagement. Master techniques for clear communication that keep your readers interested and engaged.

Who Should Attend?

This training is tailored for professionals in humanitarian and development contexts who are involved in reporting and communication. It’s ideal for:

  • Project managers and officers responsible for documenting progress and sharing results with stakeholders.
  • Monitoring and evaluation specialists aiming to enhance the clarity and impact of their reports.
  • Team members tasked with drafting, reviewing, or contributing to complex reports or proposals.
  • Anyone seeking to improve their professional writing skills for strategic, impactful communication.

Course Process

This course offers a self-paced, practical learning experience, combining study materials, reflections, exercises, and end-of-module assessments to ensure effective results. Designed with real-world application in mind, the course encourages you to pause, reflect, and actively develop skills you can confidently apply to your own projects as you learn. Here's what you can expect:

  • Flexible self-study: Access practical downloadable video presentations, transcripts, handouts, exercises, and tasks, allowing you to learn and apply skills at your own pace.
  • Knowledge checks: Assessments at the end of each module test your understanding, reinforce learning, and help you reflect on key concepts.
  • Certification of professional achievement: Upon successful completion, earn a certificate that recognizes your skills, dedication to learning, and commitment to professional excellence.

See the full curriculum below.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether this course is suitable for you or your team, feel free to email or chat with us.

COURSE CURRICULUM


  INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL WRITING
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  SETTING REPORTING OBJECTIVES
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  THE ART OF WRITING CLEARLY
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  DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS
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  ORGANISING YOUR IDEAS IN WRITING
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  PLANNING AND DRAFTING YOUR REPORT
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  LANGUAGE, STYLE & EDITING
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  EDITING & LAYOUT
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  WRAPPING UP
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Instructor Profile


Neil Kendrick
Neil Kendrick

With over 25 years of expertise, Neil Kendrick, founder of ELD Training, specializes in Professional Writing, Reporting Skills, Proposal Writing, Results-Based Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation. Based in the UK, Neil has trained and coached humanitarian and development professionals from hundreds of organizations across more than 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.


How to Enroll

You can sign up immediately using secure credit card payment below. For individuals or organizations unable to pay by credit card or looking to enroll multiple participants, please contact us to discuss alternative payment options, including bank transfers or group enrollment packages.

Tiered Pricing

We understand that organizations in the humanitarian and development sector have varying financial capabilities. To ensure accessibility, we offer a two-tiered pricing system based on your budget. Simply choose the pricing tier that best suits your organization's needs. Both pricing tiers provide the same high-quality self-study experience—lifetime access to video sessions, downloadable resources, end-of-module assessments, and a certificate of completion—ensuring you receive full value regardless of the option you select.

Prefer a More Guided Approach?

If you prefer live interaction and personalized feedback, this course may also be available as a Coached Online Learning Program. View all scheduled programs here.

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"I've never experienced a course like ELD before. It's amazing, effective and enhanced my English writing."

Nazrul Islam, District Facilitator, UNDP Bangladesh

"I have started to apply the skills I gained from the online training almost immediately. I found the course to be highly relevant and eye-opening. I would recommend the course to anyone who has to prepare written reports in their work."

Haifa Naeem, Consultant, Anti-Corruption Commission, Maldives

"The course was engaging and relevant. Neil was able to deliver the course in a manner that was simple and easy to understand."

Yvonne Manase, Public Health Cosultant, Zimbabwe

"I've learnt what I needed. I have a better understanding of the principles of professional writing and the writing process. I have been able to apply the learned skills to my writing and I appreciate the change. If I had had it earlier, I would have written better reports!"

Florence Naluyinda-Kitabire, Public Health Consultant, Uganda

“Thanks for going through my report and all the recommendations. I really enjoyed the report analysis you did. My report writing will never be the same again.”

Robson Vambe, TechnoServe, Zimbabwe

"I've learnt what I needed. I have a better understanding of the principles of professional writing and the writing process. I have been able to apply the learned skills to my writing and I appreciate the change. If I had learned this earlier, I would have written better reports!"

Florence Naluyinda-Kitabire, Public Health Consultant, Uganda