Grammar, Punctuation and Style Refresher for the Workplace

Small grammar and punctuation errors can undermine an otherwise strong report, email or proposal, and many capable African professionals were never given a practical refresher. This course rebuilds confidence in the rules that matter most at work, using realistic workplace examples rather than academic exercises. Delegates leave able to spot and fix the mistakes that most often creep into business documents.

What you will be able to do

Apply the core rules of sentence structure to write clearly and correctly.
Use punctuation such as commas, colons and apostrophes with confidence.
Correct common errors in subject verb agreement and tense consistency.
Choose precise words and avoid confusing or redundant phrasing.
Adapt tone and formality to suit different workplace readers.
Proofread your own writing using a practical checking routine.

Course outline

01Building Clear and Complete Sentences
02Punctuation That Guides the Reader
03Subject Verb Agreement and Tense Consistency
04Choosing Precise and Plain Words
05Common Workplace Grammar Traps
06Matching Tone to the Reader
07A Practical Proofreading Routine

Who should attend

This course is ideal for administrators, officers, supervisors and any professional who wants to write more accurately and confidently in daily business documents.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Online	2	US$900
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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We can run Grammar, Punctuation and Style Refresher for the Workplace privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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