Email and Text Etiquette

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E-mail is a reliable form of written communication that everyone in the business world uses. Learn how and when it

Amendment 42-24 Authorized for use 1 January 2025 / Mandatory 1 January 2026

Description

This is a 3 module course.

This series explores the advantages and disadvantages of using email and text messages in the workplace and helps explain times when neither are appropriate. Learn about etiquette tips, see examples of well written electronic business messages and understand how to apply all of this on the job.

Course Results:  

  • E-mail is a reliable form of written communication that everyone in the business world uses. Learn how and when it’s best to use an email, proper email etiquette and how to always show consistent professionalism.
  • A text message is much quicker to send and receive than an e-mail; it happens in real time. Learn how and when it’s best to use a text message in business, proper text messaging etiquette and how to always show consistent professionalism.
  • Email and texting make workplace communication simple, but they can also make a bad situation worse. While electronic conversations are convenient, some situations require an in-person conversation or at the very least, a phone call.
 Duration:  30 minutes

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• Windows 7 and newer
• Mac OS 10 and newer

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Email and Text Etiquette

Email Etiquette
Email Etiquette

E-mail is a reliable form of written communication that everyone in the business world uses. Learn how and when it's best to use an email, proper email etiquette and how to always show consistent professionalism.

Course Result:

Most business environments are not formal any longer. With today’s need to rush everything, and move on to the next task, we have become preoccupied with informal writing. Passive voice, texting formats and misspelling are commonplace. In this course, you will learn that our business written communication typically takes place via email. The advantages and disadvantages of emails, email etiquette tips, email examples and how to apply all of this on the job.

Duration:  10 minutes


Text Messaging Etiquette
Text Messaging Etiquette

A text message is much quicker to send and receive than an e-mail; it happens in real time. Learn how and when it's best to use a text message in business, proper text messaging etiquette and how to always show consistent professionalism.

Course Result:

A text message is much quicker to send and receive than an e-mail; it happens in real time. For very urgent or important communications, texting can be useful, especially for business professionals who are out of the office or traveling. In this course, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of communication via text messages in the workplace, text messaging etiquette tips and examples of a well written business text message.

Duration:  10 minutes

When Emails and Text Messages are NOT Appropriate
When Emails and Text Messages are NOT Appropriate

Email and texting make workplace communication simple, but they can also make a bad situation worse. While electronic conversations are convenient, some situations require an in-person conversation or at the very least, a phone call.

Course Results:

Email and texting make workplace communication simple, but they can also make a bad situation worse. While electronic conversations are convenient, some situations require an in-person conversation or at the very least, a phone call.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for employees who need to complete Email and Text Etiquette training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

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