Policy Writing Fundamentals

Write clear, effective, and usable policy documents.

Policies are an invaluable part of any organization. Knowing how to write them well is a skill that shapes how people work, connect, and lead.

In this self-paced course, you’ll move beyond templates and jargon to focus on the essential skills that make policies meaningful and usable. You’ll learn how to align policies with organizational values, navigate complex systems, and write with both structure and intention leaving with tools to bring clarity, confidence, and impact to every policy you write.

Ideal for

• Individuals responsible for writing, reviewing, or editing policies.
• Practitioners who want to refine their policy writing skills.
• Teams seeking to improve clarity, tone, and consistency across their policy suite.
  

Here’s why it works

Good policy writing connects purpose and practice. This course teaches you to craft policies that are not only compliant, but communicative documents people can actually use and understand. Each module builds your confidence in structure, tone, and precision, helping you write policies that move your organization forward.

You’ll learn to

• Write clear and effective policy documents.
• Understand and apply strong policy structure.
• Tailor tone, language, and style for different audiences.
• Use precision and conciseness to strengthen your writing.
• Align your policy content with organizational values and real-world application.
  

Course Details

• Format: Self-paced, asynchronous (using Articulate platform)
• Core Modules: 4 (Knowing Your Environment, Structure Your Writing, Words Words Words, Edit and Proofread Your Work)
• Length: 1–2 hours total
• Access: Immediate upon purchase