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Updates: ​Course 6 — Plain Language Project now has open registration. Email for details. 
New Advanced Course: ​Creating Clear E-content starts Nov 1. Register now.
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2019 – 2020 Calendar

All courses on offer. Take your pick.​
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Sept 9: C1: Plain Language Basics
Sept 30: C2: Audience Awareness
Oct 11: C3: Plain Language Writing and Editing    
Oct 21: C4: Clear Design Practices, Flora Gordon
Nov 4: C5: Testing and Evaluating
Open: ​C6: Plain Language Project
Advanced Courses
New: Creating Clear E-content
Starts Nov 1. Registration open.
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Editing for Plainer Legal Writing : TBA

What courses can I take?

You can choose all of our six core courses, individual courses or our new advanced courses. 
Find out more ​in Our Courses.
How do the courses work?
Each online course is designed to take you from idea to application. They are divided into modules, supported by lessons full of information, multi-media and online links.
You can participate in Discussions. Comments and assignments get feedback from your instructor.  We use a Pass/Fail system. Courses were created to be finished in four to six weeks. Extensions only upon request.
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Find out more Our Program.

How do I benefit?

Putting theory to practice
​You'll be guided through self-study, forum shares, discussions and assignments by your facilitator. We provide feedback throughout

Experienced instructors
The Plain Language Academy team members are committed, plain language professionals, who practice what they teach. 

​Recognition
You will receive a Certificate for each course successfully completed and a Letter of Achievement for completing the first three courses plus three others.
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