Plain Language Writing for Federal Communicators Course (Self-Paced)
IDCOMM8225SP

Self-paced online training with expert support

Learn practical techniques for creating clear, concise federal communications that meet plain language standards and make information easier for audiences to understand and use.

$649 6 clock hours Live Support Start anytime

This course includes

  • 6 hours of project-based training from experts
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution
  • Credits: 0.6 CEUs

This is the self-paced version. For the live version, enroll in the Plain Language Writing for Federal Communicators Course.

The Plain Writing Act and decades of guidance have not stopped federal documents from being hard to read. This self-paced course gives federal communicators practical tools and editing habits to produce clear, usable writing that meets plain language standards. Participants learn to plan, draft, and edit federal content — from web pages and letters to internal memos.

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