Professional Email Writing Course 2026
This course is for anyone who writes email at work, including people who are new to Canadian workplaces or are still building their English. It covers subject lines and structure, greetings and tone, requests and follow-ups, apologies, complaints and bad news, customer replies, and CC, BCC, attachments and privacy. Study each lesson, try its topic quiz, then take the timed final assessment. Score 80% or more to earn a certificate of completion.
W skrócie
Ten bezpłatny kurs obejmuje około 150 minut lekcji, quizy tematyczne bez limitu czasu (liczba: 6, łącznie 90 pytań) oraz końcowy test na czas z 35 losowo wybranymi pytaniami. Uzyskaj co najmniej 80% w teście końcowym, aby pobrać zaświadczenie o ukończeniu (prywatne, nieakredytowane). Sprawdzono z oficjalnymi źródłami 13 października 2026.
Czego się nauczysz
- Write short, specific subject lines and put the main point first
- Choose greetings, closings and a tone that fit the reader
- Write clear requests with deadlines, and polite follow-ups
- Write sincere apologies, firm complaints and bad-news emails
- Reply to customers, including upset customers, with clear next steps
- Use To, CC, BCC, Reply all and attachments correctly
- Protect personal information and spot phishing emails
Uzyskaj co najmniej 80%, aby pobrać certyfikat.
Twój plan nauki
Przeczytaj każdą lekcję, rozwiąż quiz tematyczny (bez limitu czasu, z wyjaśnieniami), a potem końcowy test na czas. Za każdym razem losowany jest nowy zestaw pytań. Postęp zapisuje się w tej przeglądarce.
- Przeczytaj lekcjeLekcje: 6, około 150 min
- Quiz tematyczny 1: Subject lines and clear structurePytania: 15
- Quiz tematyczny 2: Greetings, closings and professional tonePytania: 15
- Quiz tematyczny 3: Requests, follow-ups and repliesPytania: 15
- Quiz tematyczny 4: Apologies, complaints and bad newsPytania: 15
- Quiz tematyczny 5: Replying to customersPytania: 15
- Quiz tematyczny 6: Recipients, attachments and privacyPytania: 15
- Egzamin końcowyPytania: 35, 35 min · Co najmniej 80%
Quiz tematyczny 1: Subject lines and clear structure
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Pytanie 1 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. To tell the reader what the email is about and what they need to do
A specific subject line tells the reader the topic and, if possible, the action needed, so they know whether to open and act on it.
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Pytanie 2 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Please approve Saturday overtime by Friday
It is short, names the topic, uses an action word and gives the deadline.
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Pytanie 3 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Under about 50 characters (6 to 8 words)
Writing advice from the Language Portal of Canada is to keep subject lines under 50 characters or 6 to 8 words; some phones show only 33 to 44 characters.
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Pytanie 4 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. After you write the message, when you know exactly what it says
Writing the subject line last lets you sum up what the message really says and what the reader must do.
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Pytanie 5 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. In the first one or two sentences
State your purpose up front so the reader knows right away why you are writing and what you need.
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Pytanie 6 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Main idea, then details, then a goodwill close
In the direct approach, the main idea comes first, then the details the reader needs, and the message ends with a goodwill close.
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Pytanie 7 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. A routine request for a copy of last month's invoice
The direct approach suits routine requests, replies and good news; refusals and unwelcome announcements are bad news.
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Pytanie 8 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Under 15 to 20 words
The Canada.ca Content Style Guide says to break up long sentences, with the best length under 15 to 20 words.
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Pytanie 9 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Send separate emails, one topic each, with clear subject lines
Limiting each email to one issue makes it easier to find, answer and act on.
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Pytanie 10 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. As a numbered list
Numbered lists are for steps or a set order; bullets are for items with no special order.
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Pytanie 11 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. The request and deadline are buried at the end
The main point and the deadline should come first; here they are hidden at the end after long background.
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Pytanie 12 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Can you work Sat., March 7, 8–2? Reply by Wed.
It is under 50 characters, says what Aisha needs and gives the deadline.
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Pytanie 13 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Could you work this Saturday, March 7, from 8 am to 2 pm? Please reply by Wednesday noon.
Putting the request and deadline in the first sentences follows the direct approach.
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Pytanie 14 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. About one screen: around 25 lines or 250 words
The Language Portal of Canada advises keeping a message within one screen page, about 25 lines or 250 words.
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Pytanie 15 z 15
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Nothing stands out, because everything is emphasized
Bold works only when used sparingly; too much bold takes away its effect.
Klawiatura: 1–4, aby odpowiedzieć, Enter – następne pytanie.
Co warto wiedzieć przed egzaminem
- Keep subject lines under about 50 characters (6 to 8 words) so they show fully in the inbox. Some phones show only 33 to 44 characters.
- Government of Canada writing advice is to keep an email within one screen: about 25 lines or 250 words.
- Canada.ca's plain-language guidance says the best sentence length is under 15 to 20 words, and paragraphs should have no more than three sentences.
- Use the direct approach (main idea first) for routine and good-news messages, and the indirect approach (reasons before the decision) for bad news.
- In a complimentary close, capitalize only the first word and put a comma after it: "Best regards,".
- People in the BCC field get a copy, but the other recipients can't see their names.
- The Privacy Commissioner of Canada found a complaint well-founded after a federal department emailed 636 people using the To field instead of BCC, which showed everyone's addresses.
- Under Canada's anti-spam legislation, a commercial email needs consent, identification information and an unsubscribe mechanism. Unsubscribe requests must be processed within 10 business days.
Najczęściej zadawane pytania
What certificate do I get, and what is it not?
If you score 80% or more on the final assessment, you can download a certificate of completion for this course. It shows that you finished a general skills course. It is not an accredited qualification, and it is not a certification from any employer, vendor or government.
Is this course for people who are learning English?
Yes. The lessons use plain, simple English and many examples, so they work well for newcomers and English learners. Native speakers who want to write clearer work emails will also find it useful.
How does the final assessment work?
It has 35 questions picked at random from the course's question bank, and you have 35 minutes. You get a new mix of questions each time you try. Some questions ask you to read a sample email first.
Does the course follow Canadian spelling and style?
Yes. It uses Canadian spelling and follows plain-language advice from the Government of Canada, including the Canada.ca Content Style Guide and the Language Portal of Canada.
What if my workplace has its own email rules?
Follow them. Many employers have rules about signatures, sending personal information, encryption and marketing emails. This course teaches general good practice, not your employer's policy.
Czy zaświadczenie jest akredytowane lub oficjalnie uznawane?
Nie. To prywatne zaświadczenie o ukończeniu, wyłącznie dla Twojej wiedzy. Nie jest uznawane, akredytowane ani zatwierdzone przez żaden rząd, organ licencyjny, regulatora ani instytucję edukacyjną i nie zastępuje żadnej licencji, certyfikacji ani szkolenia wymaganych przez prawo.
Źródła
- Government of Canada: Canada.ca Content Style Guide (plain language)
- Language Portal of Canada: 5 tips to improve your email writing skills
- Language Portal of Canada (Writing Tips Plus): Clear communication: Write relevant and effective emails
- Language Portal of Canada (Peck's English Pointers): Boost your eQ (email intelligence)
- Language Portal of Canada: Salutations and complimentary closes made simple
- Language Portal of Canada (Writing Tips Plus): Business letters: Salutation
- Language Portal of Canada (Writing Tips Plus): Business letters: Complimentary close
- Language Portal of Canada (Writing Tips Plus): Business messages: Direct approach
- Language Portal of Canada (Writing Tips Plus): Business messages: Indirect approach
- Microsoft Support: Show, hide, and view the Bcc (blind carbon copy) field in Outlook for Windows
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: IRCC mass emails disclosed recipients' addresses (2022)
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: Service provider discloses email addresses of nearly 300 customers (2014)
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: PIPEDA in brief
- Get Cyber Safe (Government of Canada): How to fight phishing
- Get Cyber Safe (Government of Canada): How to prevent phishing in small businesses
- Get Cyber Safe (Government of Canada): Fact sheet: Phishing
- CRTC: Frequently asked questions about Canada's anti-spam legislation
- Canadian Consumer Handbook: How to complain effectively
- Manitoba Consumer Protection Office: Writing a complaint letter