Writing Effective Procedures On-Site Training Workshop

Our on-site procedure writing training workshop provides your workforce with the skills they need to write effective SOPs and Work Instructions

Does your SOP system consist of a big binder of junk that sits on a shelf that no one ever reads?

In today’s competitive business environment, having effective procedures and process documentation can provide the edge that sets your organization apart from the rest.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to to write procedures that get results. They will learn proven methods for creating documents that add value to your processes. The emphasis of this training is on what works and what doesn’t work and is based on our experience of writing tens of thousands of procedures for our clients over the past 25+ years. 

Course Length: 8 Hours (other course lengths are available) 

Instructional Setting: Classroom

Who Should Attend? Anyone who is responsible for writing, reviewing, or managing procedures including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions,  Maintenance Procedures, Safety Procedures, Lab Procedures, Administrative Procedures, and more.

Topical Outline:

• What sets an effective procedure apart from an ineffective one?
• The communication process
• Human factors considerations
• Levels of comprehension
• Types of procedures
• Procedure design
  • Determining mission and detail level
  • Organizing tasks for effectiveness
  • Design for usability and readability
  • Style to fit the audience
• The cover page
  • Key elements that add value
  • What not to do
• Writing effective tasks and steps
  • Understanding message elements
  • Action-based steps
  • Logical statements
  • Conditional statements
  • Vocabulary and word choice
• Warnings, cautions, & notes
• Abbreviations & acronyms
• Performance criteria and statements
• Using tables and lists
• Internal and external references
• Graphics and photographs
  • Sources
  • How to make your graphics add value
  • Size & placement
  • Cross references and callouts
  • Common mistakes and pitfalls
• Grammar and punctuation basics
• Practical writing exercises and critiques
• Procedure validation method

This course may be customized to fit the specific needs of your organization, incorporating your procedures, formats and templates.

All APS courses are conducted on-site at our clients’ facilities. For a free quote or for more information on this course, email us at [email protected] or call us at 610-987-4050.