Technical Report Writing

This course is for anyone who writes technical reports for clients or for people in their own organisation.

In technical industries, decisions and reputations are often based on the quality of written reports.

On this course, you will learn how to write reports that are clear, concise and engaging. Reports that show clear thinking and make sense to people, even those who are not experts in your field.

Your instructor is a technical author and editor with 15 years’ experience working alongside engineers, consultants, scientists and IT professionals at leading organisations. Jakki helps specialists bridge the gap between technical expertise and professional writing, ensuring that complex ideas and data are communicated in an accessible way.

The course takes you through the writing process step by step. You’ll explore what makes a good technical report. Over the day, you’ll practise proven methods to plan, structure and present key concepts the reader must understand in clear, concise language. You’ll also learn tools and techniques to write to tight deadlines, polish your work and spot the most common errors.

The programme is hands-on, with exercises, group discussion, checklists, real-life industry examples and case studies, so you’ll feel ready to use what you learn right away.

It is suitable for those who want to brush up on their report-writing skills as well as people starting out on their industry careers.

This course can be tailored to the specific document needs of your organisation.

• Duration: 1 day (7 hours)
• Maximum number of delegates: 12
• Resources: 30-page workbook, checklist, slides, handouts
• Delivery: Online or in person at your venue
• Suitable for: Engineers, Scientists, Quality Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Technical Consultants, Bid Managers

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will know how to:

• Plan and produce technical reports that communicate effectively to the reader
• Write technical reports in plain, simple English
• Structure and sequence information for clarity and impact
• Apply reader-friendly formatting and layout
• Find and fix common errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Understand the review process
• Understand and use software aids, AI and readability tools

Course content

• What makes a good technical report?
• Planning: understanding aims, readers and key messages
• Writing in clear, Plain English
• Understanding report structures and sequencing information
• Writing the first draft
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Editing, proofreading and layout
• Editing tools and AI
• The review process

Testimonials for Technical Report Writing Course

“Very beneficial and informative course. I learnt many new techniques and tips on how to write an effective report. I would highly recommend all BPA staff that write reports to do this training as it is a core element in our daily activities.” – Delegate, British Pipeline Agency (BPA Ltd)

“Jakki delivered a Report Writing training course to the team … and it was excellent.
Prior to the training day we had several calls with Jakki and she took all our thoughts, views and considerations on-board before tailoring the course to our needs. The actual training was a mix of presentation, and interactive group work, never boring and Jakki was flexible to meet the requirements of the team on the day. We would highly recommend Jakki as a trainer; so much so that we are planning on booking some follow-up training with her too.”  – Corinne Gerard, PA to Advisory Group Director, Haskoning

“I would have no hesitancy recommending Jakki to write and deliver a training programme outlining the importance of good writing, English and grammar for any sector she is professional, punctual but above all extremely personable and easy to work with.”  – Jessica Weaver, Product Development Manager, NEC Contracts

For more information or to book this course, contact Jakki by text or email.