Core CPD Framework:
- Business planning and management
- Communication and engagement
- 7 CPD hours
Training goal
This masterclass is designed for you to improve your written reports. It will help you practice how to structure your content for brevity, clarity, and impact. It will give you the ability to flex your writing style for different audiences and types of report.
Learning outcomes
- You will learn how to write and structure your reports for your audience to help their understanding of the content and support their decision-making process
- Improve your writing style using plain English when writing for non-planners and, professional language when writing for planners
- Use inclusive language
- Practice with the suggested writing tools to produce higher quality reports
CPD masterclass structure and delivery
This masterclass is delivered in two parts. You will start with Part 1: Self-guided learning, which consists of trainer’s video presentations, and exercises on the RTPI Learn platform. The self-guided learning will take approximately four hours to complete, which you can arrange around your other commitments. This flexible learning prepares you for the live interactive Part 2: Online workshop, with your trainer and peers.
Your joining instructions will be sent to you on the day the masterclass is scheduled to open, as you see below.
- 28 August 2026 – Part 1: Self-guided learning opens for you from this date.
- 29 September 2026 – Part 2: Online workshop (14:00 to 16:30)
The masterclass is delivered by a trainer expert in the field.
Masterclass booking guidance
- RTPI members have to log into their RTPI account to make the booking.
- Bookings for non-members can be done as a group booking by their administrators.
- If you have complex group booking needs, including RTPI members and non-members for different masterclasses, we will be happy to assist. Please send your request in writing to training@rtpi.org.uk.
- If your organisation is not registered on the RTPI system, it will need to be registered. Please contact the finance team at finance@rtpi.org.uk or call 0207 929 8335.
- Invoice bookings are available if the minimum invoice total is £280 plus £70 VAT.
- If the invoice total is less than £280 plus £70 VAT, only credit/debit card bookings are available.
- For public sector organisations purchase orders are mandatory. Please send these to training@rtpi.org.uk
- All our online masterclasses are recorded by default.
- If you need further assistance with your booking, email training@rtpi.org.uk or contact us on 020 7929 8400.
