Laboratory and Test Report Writing for Quality Teams
Laboratory analysts and quality staff generate valuable results that lose their value when the report is unclear, incomplete or hard to trust. This course helps technical staff in African laboratories, plants and quality departments write results, methods and conclusions that clients, regulators and managers can rely on. Delegates practise presenting data, uncertainty and observations precisely while keeping the report readable for non specialist decision makers.
What you will be able to do
Structure a test or laboratory report using a clear, repeatable format.
Record methods, samples and conditions with enough detail to be reproduced.
Present results, tables and units accurately and consistently.
State findings, limitations and uncertainty without overstating conclusions.
Write summaries that non technical readers and clients can understand.
Apply consistent numbering, referencing and version control to reports.
Course outline
01Purpose and Readers of a Test Report
02Standard Report Structure and Sections
03Recording Methods, Samples and Conditions
04Presenting Data, Tables and Units
05Stating Findings, Limits and Uncertainty
06Writing Summaries for Non Specialists
07Numbering, Referencing and Version Control
08Peer Review and Sign Off
Who should attend
This course is designed for laboratory analysts, technicians, quality controllers, researchers and technical officers who prepare test results and analytical reports for internal or external use.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Online
3
US$900
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
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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