The Craft of Speechwriting in the Public Service (TRN122)

Product code: TRN122

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Online

Course

English

Online

Course

French

Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Online

Duration

Duration

6 hours

Audience

Audience

Functional specialists

Communications Specialists

 

Description

Please be advised that this course will be officially withdrawn from the catalogue and archived effective December 23, 2026.

Alternatively, Enhancing Your Written Communication Skills (TRN162) may be of interest to you.

If TRN122 is considered mandatory training within your organization, please consult your departmental learning coordinator.

A good speech anticipates the expectations of the audience and transmits a clear message that empowers them to take action or reflect. This online self-paced course explores speechwriting as a unique form of professional writing and is intended for anyone wishing to improve their ability to create a compelling written narrative. By reviewing videos and sample transcripts, participants will explore how to conduct proper research, use powerful rhetorical devices, and navigate the speechwriting process from a uniquely governmental perspective.

Topics Include:

  • understanding situational awareness and research requirements
  • aligning your writing with government objectives and strategies
  • reflecting on how different audiences can influence tone and content
  • examining the common types of speeches used by government speechwriters
  • defining the role of the speechwriter as a speaking coach, event planner, and trusted advisor

Legacy course code: C385

Date modified: 2026-10-30

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