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Government Briefing Notes

What You'll Learn in Government Briefing Notes

Course Length:

6 hours (1 day)

Learning Objectives

  • Plan, draft and summarize information
  • Improve writing skills
  • Evaluate the relevancy of the information being presented
  • Edit briefing notes
  • Present concise, effective briefing notes to decision makers

Target Student

This course is specifically designed for employees who need to write briefing notes as part of their job description.

Course Outline

How to Write Briefing Notes

The Purpose

The Context

The Style & Structure


How to Write Question Period Notes

The Purpose

The Context

Style & Structure


How to Write Summaries

The Purpose

The Context

The Examples


How to Write Memoranda to Cabinet

The Purpose

The Context

The Structure

The Style


How to Write Ministerial Correspondence

The Purpose

The Context

The Style and Structure

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Government Briefing Notes

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor
Dates Price Qty
November 25, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$895.00 Online
June 10, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$895.00 Online
December 4, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$895.00 Online
* Applicable taxes will be applied on checkout

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