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Resume Writing 101: Self-Directed TrainingWelcome to Résumé Writing 101, an on-demand professional development course presented by the National Résumé Writers’ Association. Whether you are new to professional résumé writing or an experienced writer looking to sharpen your skills and prepare to earn the Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW) credential, you are in the right place. This course is built on the same body of knowledge used for the NCRW certification exam. Every concept, principle, and standard presented throughout these modules comes from the NCRW Study Guide, the association’s definitive resource for writing excellence. REGISTRATION DETAILS Pricing:
All attendees must register for the training to receive access. Once you complete your registration you will receive an email that includes links to each component of the training.
Course Overview Module 1: Plan Your Writing Strategy Learn how to approach every résumé project strategically, from understanding the target employer and selecting the right keywords to making decisions about tone, design, and length. Module 2: The Professional Summary Master how to build a summary that positions the client for a specific role, integrates relevant keywords for ATS performance, and motivates hiring managers to continue reading. Module 3: Professional Experience Develop every element of the Professional Experience section, from company information and job titles to job descriptions and accomplishment bullets that demonstrate the client's value. Module 4: Additional Résumé Sections Build supporting sections of the résumé, including education, certifications, professional affiliations, volunteer work, military service, and other relevant credentials. Module 5: Grammar Overview Identify and correct grammatical errors that appear most frequently in professional résumés and cover letters using the Gregg Reference Manual as your authoritative guide. Module 6: Formatting and Design Learn how to make formatting decisions that enhance readability, project professionalism, and ensure compatibility with both ATS and human reviewers. Module 7: Cover Letters Write persuasive cover letters that capture attention, build desire, and close with a confident call to action using the AIDA framework and conventions of professional business correspondence. Module 8: Electronic Documents and ATS Understand how applicant tracking systems evaluate documents as the basis for optimizing résumés for ATS visibility. You will also learn how to format and structure documents for maximum compatibility, use keywords strategically, and adapt cover letters into effective e-notes. Module 9: Proofreading, Editing, and Final Polish Apply a 7-step editing process and learn practical techniques used by NCRW Certification Commission graders to perfect every résumé you produce.
Each module has 3 components:
The lesson covers the concepts, principles, and examples drawn from the NCRW Study Guide. The worksheet gives you the opportunity to apply what you have learned, using a real or practice client résumé as your working document. The worksheets are self-directed and intended for personal practice. An instructor will not be evaluating your responses. The value comes from doing the work, asking yourself the hard questions, and applying each principle to an actual document. Each module ends with a quiz designed to reinforce the concepts presented in the lesson. If you miss a question, go back to the corresponding section of the lesson before continuing. For grammar, punctuation, and formatting questions throughout the course, the Gregg Reference Manual should be your primary resource. he habit of looking things up rather than guessing is one of the most valuable professional habits you can develop. TIP: As you work through this course, keep a résumé project in progress alongside it. Applying each lesson to a real client, or even a practice résumé, will reinforce the concepts and help them become part of your everyday writing practice.
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