MRA, a nationwide employer association with offices including Moline, has introduced a new course designed to help professionals master the art of business writing while responsibly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
“Clear, effective business writing matters more than ever, and so too does using AI responsibly to support it,” MRA said in announcing the course.
The new one-day online program, Business Writing for Impact: The Power of People and AI, helps participants create business communications that are read, understood and acted upon. The course combines proven writing and editing fundamentals with best practices for using AI to improve clarity, efficiency and audience impact – while keeping human input central to the process.
The live online course is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25, and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register at this link.
Participants will learn practical tools to: Write emails and messages that stand out in an overflowing inbox; tailor communications for diverse audiences; use AI to save time without sacrificing accuracy or tone; and deliver clear messages, even when conveying difficult news.
MRA also offers a full menu of other professional development programs, including:
- Coaching for Development: An Integrated Approach for Managers (Online: Wednesday, Feb. 11): Integrates coaching into daily work to boost engagement.
- Career Conversations for Managers (Online on Wednesday, March 11): Focuses on strategies for meaningful career development discussions.
- Time Management: From Overwhelmed to Empowered (Online on Friday, Feb. 27; at MRA’s Moline office on Avenue of the Cities, Wednesday, March 11) Provides tools to increase efficiency and improve work-life balance.
- Enhance Your Critical Thinking Skills (Online: March 4): Strengthens the ability to analyze problems and make better-informed decisions.
- Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Leader (Online on Wednesday, March 18. Demystifies financial statements and key accounting terms.
Organizations interested in bringing MRA’s best-in-class training on-site can contact Kathy Price, learning and development instructor, sales lead, at (262) 696-3487 or [email protected], or schedule a 30-minute meeting.
