Plain Language Foundations
Last Updated 09/2025
English
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What you'll learn
Recognise plain language
Put yourself in your readers’ shoes
Follow a writing process; Include a clear purpose in your document
Use structure to answer your readers’ questions
Write a clear, straightforward sentence
Choose precise, familiar words
Distinguish between editing and proofreading.
Description
Your opportunity to have influence in life and at work often depends on the quality of your writing — on how you communicate and connect with your readers.
A plain language approach helps you to express yourself clearly and with ease. This course will introduce you to the essential principles of plain language that you can apply straight away.
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Plain Language Foundations
Plain Language Foundations
Your opportunity to have influence in life and at work often depends on the quality of your writing — on how you communicate and connect with your readers.
A plain language approach helps you to express yourself clearly and with ease. This course will introduce you to the essential principles of plain language that you can apply straight away.
A plain language approach helps you to express yourself clearly and with ease. This course will introduce you to the essential principles of plain language that you can apply straight away.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Plain Language Foundations training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 180 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
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