Implementing Plain Language as a Strategic Priority
Course starts April 3. Enrolment limited. Register here.
Sarah Slabbert
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Nadja Green
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Sarah Slabbert and Nadja Green of the Plain Language Institute, South Africa, are bringing their plain language strategic expertise to the Academies.Their Advanced course, Implementing Plain Language as a Strategic Priority, will guide you through the process from start to finish.
"We are passionate about clear communication, research and exceptional quality. We also like to have lots of fun and look forward to meeting you in the course," said Sarah Slabbert.
The focus of plain language actions is often on specific documents or pieces of communication. Implementing plain language in a systematic manner in an organization is, however, a different challenge for executives, compliance officers, communication
managers or customer relations. This course will empower you to make your organization truly customer- or citizen-centred.
You will learn key strategic advantages, such as how to:
The course is online and will run for 8-12 weeks. Once you have completed the course and the assignments to the satisfaction of the instructors, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Sarah Slabbert and Nadja Green of the Plain Language Institute will be the course instructors.
The cost is $250 (Canadian dollars). This is just below R3000, depending on the exchange rate.
If you have any question or issues to get registered, email Nadja at nadja@plain-language.co.za.
We will keep you updated here.
Sarah and Nadja
Welcome to PLI offerings of PlainLanguageAcademy.com courses Creating Clear E-content and Plain Language and Health Literacy
"We are passionate about clear communication, research and exceptional quality. We also like to have lots of fun and look forward to meeting you in the course," said Sarah Slabbert.
The focus of plain language actions is often on specific documents or pieces of communication. Implementing plain language in a systematic manner in an organization is, however, a different challenge for executives, compliance officers, communication
managers or customer relations. This course will empower you to make your organization truly customer- or citizen-centred.
You will learn key strategic advantages, such as how to:
- get executive buy-in
- establish Plain Language as a strategic priority
- run a Plain Language awareness campaign
- do a communication audit
- design a governance structure and implementation plan
- involve customers or citizens in the Plain Language process
- leverage quick wins
- decide on the role of training and service providers
- develop a Plain Language maturity model to monitor progress, and
- demonstrate return on investment.
The course is online and will run for 8-12 weeks. Once you have completed the course and the assignments to the satisfaction of the instructors, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Sarah Slabbert and Nadja Green of the Plain Language Institute will be the course instructors.
The cost is $250 (Canadian dollars). This is just below R3000, depending on the exchange rate.
If you have any question or issues to get registered, email Nadja at nadja@plain-language.co.za.
We will keep you updated here.
Sarah and Nadja
Welcome to PLI offerings of PlainLanguageAcademy.com courses Creating Clear E-content and Plain Language and Health Literacy
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Creating Clear E-content Goals In this course the focus in on the process, developing skills in planning, writing, editing and testing, and building confidence to take the time to create online conversations that connect.
Outline 1. Why we need clear e-content. 2. Planning online content 3. Building audience awareness 4. Writing online conversations 5. Content and visual design 6. Testing and evaluating Final Assignment Kate Harrison Whiteside, PlainLanguageAcademy.com Director and Facilitator |
Plain Language and Health Literacy Goals In this course, we will explore the intersection between health literacy and plain language to promote successful health communication. Health literacy is defined as the ability to find, understand, and process information to make healthcare decisions. Plain language has a vital role to play in fostering access, understanding, and usability of health information. Outline 1. Health Literacy as a Complex Construct 2. Plain Language for Health Communication 3. Writing Strategies for Clarity 4. Live Recap and Final Project Self-study supported by group discussions, live video session and instructor feedback on submissions. Facilitator Romina Marazzato Sparano, Language Compass, USA |