Copywriting: Introduction

Copywriting is persuasive writing, and is used in written promotional materials, such as websites, emails, brochures and advertising.

Learn and practise the techniques and craft of professional copywriting in this supportive and intensive online course. Focus on the process and purpose of persuasive business writing for a variety of media.

As well as completing writing and other assignments, you’ll also be expected to login during the week on your own time, and participate in ongoing discussions both by posting questions and examples, as well as replying to others’ comments. By the end of the course, you’ll have built a portfolio of copywriting samples, as well as a list of resources.

Course materials include extracts from textbooks, articles from industry publications and websites, and images and videos.

Whether you are a communications professional, a journalist or an English major, or just want to break into what can be a lucrative career, this course offers the techniques, skills and knowledge to get you on your way.