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Technical Managerial Written Skills
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 19 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

Writing effective documents to influence teams and decision-makers is one of the essential elements of successful management. Additionally, in all of its forms, writing remains one of the primary vehicles by which a leader exercises leadership. Just like the other forms of communication, it must be coherent, complete, make a clear argument, and include appropriate decorum. This course focuses on these attributes as applied in all forms of modern written communication. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.

Modules

Introduction To the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Principles

1 Videos

  • Welcome to Technical Managerial Written Skills!

3 Readings

  • Welcome and Where to Find Help
  • The Types and Principles Of Business Writing
  • Course Assessments

Why Writing Is Important to Leaders and Managers

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Features of Good Writing

1 Videos

  • Are Grammar and Punctuation Still Important?

2 Readings

  • Understanding Why Mastering Writing Skills Is So Important
  • A More In-Depth Look At the Science of Writing

Understanding One's Audience Is the First Step

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Supervisor's Priorities

1 Videos

  • Write To Persuade the Recipient

1 Readings

  • Success Or Failure

Organization, Completeness, and Clarity Matter

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Business Writing Exercise

2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your C's

1 Videos

  • Your "Secret Weapons" In Writing

1 Readings

  • Principles Matter In All Types Of Writing

The Letter Is Still Relevant

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Opinion on The Letter

1 Videos

  • The Letter In Managerial Written Skills

1 Readings

  • Which Is Better: Email or Letter?

Writing Fundamentals from a Business Perspective

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Essentials to Good Letter Writing

1 Videos

  • The Simplest Application Of Your Writing Skills

1 Readings

  • Fundamentals of Letter Writing

Customer Priorities or Hot Buttons

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Feelings About Jargon

1 Videos

  • Avoiding Jargon

1 Readings

  • Choose Your Words Carefully

1 Quiz

  • Avoiding Jargon

Be Recognized As a Polished Writer

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Letter To an External Customer

2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Errors

1 Videos

  • More "Secret Weapons" in Writing

1 Readings

  • Take Time To Proofread

Assemble a Research Proposal

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Research Proposal

1 Videos

  • A Common Fixture in Business and Industry

1 Readings

  • How To Write a Research Proposal

Write for Your Customer, Not for Yourself

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Objections

1 Videos

  • Write To Inform AND To Convince

1 Readings

  • How To Convince the Decision-Maker

Writing For Clarity

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson

1 Videos

  • Helping Others See It As You Do

1 Readings

  • Write to Create a Clear Mental Picture

1 Quiz

  • Finding the Right Words

Writing For Brevity

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Research Proposal

2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Truth

1 Videos

  • Fewer Words

1 Readings

  • Write Less and Say More

The Power Of the Executive Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Executive Summary

1 Videos

  • Influencing The Recipient

1 Readings

  • The Power Of the Executive Summary

Assemble an Executive Summary

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Summary Vs Letter

1 Videos

  • Executive Summary Components

1 Readings

  • Put It Together

Writing to Influence Your Recipient

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Influence

1 Videos

  • The Necessity of a Clear Mental Picture

1 Readings

  • Phrase Your Thoughts With the Audience In Mind

One Page Is Enough

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Executive Summary

2 Discussions

  • Your Key Takeaways From This Lesson
  • Your Other Applications for an Executitve Summary

1 Videos

  • Adding Tone and Direction

1 Readings

  • All Thoughts and Data On One Page

1 Quiz

  • Adding Tone and Direction

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Enhance your leadership skills with the "Technical Managerial Written Skills" course, focused on effective written communication in management. Perfect for engineers, scientists, and technical professionals, this course is part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) on Coursera. With a foundation-level curriculum, it spans 1140 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Ideal for those aiming to excel in leadership roles.

Daniel Moorer
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Daniel Moorer