Course Overview
A misplaced comma, a pronoun with no clear referent, a sentence that runs past its own point: readers notice these, and they draw conclusions about the writer.
“Mastering Grammar Basics” is a self-paced online course in the foundations of English grammar, built as a refresher. It walks through the parts of speech, punctuation, and sentence structure, and it teaches learners to spot and fix common grammatical errors through interactive games and exercises. Learners will analyze and edit writing to improve accuracy and readability, and will practice building longer and more complicated sentences.
Why the Basics Still Decide the Impression
The most effective writing is clear, concise, and free of errors. That holds for a business email, a marketing page, a school paper, and a personal project. An error pulls the reader away from the message and toward the writer’s carelessness, whether or not the writer was careless.
The course covers the elements that most errors trace back to. A firm grip on parts of speech, punctuation, and sentence structure lets you write with more speed, because you stop stopping to wonder whether a sentence is right.
Who Should Take This Course?
You write for work, for school, or for yourself, and you would like to trust your grammar. The course suits people who learned the rules long ago and want a refresher, and people who never felt sure of them.
Use Cases
The Email You Reread Three Times. The message is short and the point is simple, yet you cannot tell whether a comma belongs in the second sentence. A refresher on punctuation removes the doubt.
The Report With the Long Sentences. You want to build a more developed sentence, and the results come out tangled. The course practices building longer and more complicated sentences with confidence.
The Application Due Friday. A resume or cover letter goes to someone who will read it fast. Common errors stand out in that reading, and the course trains your eye to find them.
Learning Objectives
- Identify common grammatical errors related to parts of speech, sentence structure, and punctuation.
- Analyze and edit writing to increase accuracy and readability.
- Have a greater awareness of potential grammatical pitfalls and how to avoid them.
- Gain confidence in building longer and more complicated sentences.
- Increase fluency in English syntax and punctuation.
Course Details
Estimated time to complete: 8 hours
Access time: 90 days
Price: $199 per learner
Credits
- 8 ATD CI Credits.
- 0.80 IACET CEU Credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the course cover?
The parts of speech, punctuation, and sentence structure, with interactive games and exercises for spotting and fixing common grammatical errors.
Is this a refresher or an advanced course?
It is a refresher built on foundational elements. “Advanced Grammar” covers the eight parts of speech, their subclasses, and punctuation in greater depth.
Who is this online grammar basics course for?
People who write for business, education, marketing, or personal projects and want a firm understanding of grammar basics.
What professional credit does this online course offer?
The course offers credit from ATD CI and IACET. The amounts appear under Credits.
Will I receive a certificate?
After logging in, learners can download and print a PDF certificate of completion from their course records page. The certificate remains available after access to the course ends.
Does the course include an assessment?
The course includes an assessment.
What do I need to take the course?
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