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Professional training course · CWS-011
Technical Report Writing
Engineers, scientists and technical specialists must communicate complex findings clearly to managers, clients and regulators. Poorly written reports delay decisions and…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Engineers, scientists and technical specialists must communicate complex findings clearly to managers, clients and regulators. Poorly written reports delay decisions and undermine credibility.
This LLMI course covers planning technical reports, structure, writing clearly about technical subjects, presenting data, tables and figures, executive summaries, conclusions and recommendations, and editing. Participants improve a real technical report.
Course Objectives
Plan technical reports for purpose and audience
Structure reports logically
Write clear technical content
Present data, tables and figures effectively
Write strong executive summaries and recommendations
Edit and review technical documents
Target Audience
Engineers
Scientists and researchers
Technical specialists
Consultants
Inspectors and auditors
Project engineers
Course Methodology
Writing workshops
Report critique
Editing exercises
Feedback
Templates
Course outline
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1Day 1: Planning Reports
- Purpose and audience
- Report types
- Planning
- Outlines
- Exercise: Report plan
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2Day 2: Structure
- Standard structures
- Introductions
- Methods and results
- Discussion
- Workshop: Structuring a report
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3Day 3: Writing Clearly
- Plain technical language
- Sentence clarity
- Precision
- Consistency
- Exercise: Rewriting paragraphs
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4Day 4: Data and Visuals
- Tables
- Figures
- Captions
- Units and numbers
- Lab: Presenting data
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5Day 5: Summaries and Editing
- Executive summaries
- Conclusions and recommendations
- Editing
- Peer review
- Capstone: Improved technical report
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Technical Report Writing course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Technical Report Writing course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Dubai, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris, Frankfurt, Geneva, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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