Course Overview
This online grammar and punctuation course is a partner course that helps learners strengthen the technical side of business writing by building a deeper understanding of grammar, usage, sentence construction, and punctuation. It gives participants a structured review of the rules and patterns that support clearer, more polished writing across a wide range of workplace documents.
This is a partner course offered alongside our instructor-led programs. It provides a self-paced option for professionals who want a more advanced review of grammar and punctuation without waiting for a workshop date.
The course covers the eight parts of speech, grammatical forms and functions, sentence structure, clause connections, punctuation rules, capitalization, syntax, agreement, modifiers, and the role of style guides in creating consistency. Learners also work through exercises that help them identify errors, classify words and phrases, and construct stronger sentences.
Who This Helps
This course is a strong fit for professionals who want a more advanced command of grammar, punctuation, and sentence mechanics. It is especially useful for employees whose work depends on polished written communication, including those who draft, review, edit, or refine reports, correspondence, proposals, and other business documents.
What Learners Will Do Better
- Identify and apply the eight parts of speech with greater accuracy.
- Classify words, phrases, and clauses according to their grammatical roles.
- Build clearer sentences using a stronger grasp of sentence structure and clause connections.
- Recognize and correct common grammar, syntax, and agreement errors.
- Use punctuation marks more accurately, including commas, semicolons, colons, slashes, and other advanced marks.
- Improve sentence variety and control to produce smoother, more polished writing.
- Understand how style guides support consistency in professional writing.
How Teams Get Value From It
Teams use this course to build a stronger shared baseline for grammar and punctuation across business documents. Common uses include assigning it to employees who need a technical writing refresher, supporting editors and reviewers who want more consistency, and reinforcing writing standards across functions and teams.
Time, Access, and Credits
Estimated learning time is approximately 5 hours. The course includes 90 days of access. It carries 0.5 IACET CEUs and 5 ATD CI credits. A minimum score of 70 percent is required to pass and qualify for CEUs.
Volume Pricing and Coordinated Enrollment
If purchasing seats for a group, contact us about volume pricing and coordinated enrollment.