Training from Organizations other than CDC | Health Literacy | CDC

Training from Organizations other than CDC | Health Literacy | CDC

Federal Plain Language Guidelines

(Source: The Plain Language Action and Information Network)

• Description: These slides offer a self-study option for learning and implementing the Federal Plain Language Guidelines in your work. The five major topics covered are audience, organization, writing principles, writing for the web, and testing techniques.
• Length: Not provided
• Continuing Education: Not provided
• Cost: Free

NIH Plain Language Training

(Source: National Institutes of Health)

• Description: The NIH offers a free plain language internet-based training that introduces you to the basics of plain language. The goal of this training is to help you learn to organize your ideas, use a clear writing style, and become a more effective communicator.
• Length: Not provided
• Continuing Education: Not provided. However, if you are required to complete the training, click on "Login." If you login, you will have an opportunity to print a certificate upon completion.
• Cost: Free