Training and educational resources
We bring workplace training to you, tailored to your team’s needs and goals. Our sessions are practical, engaging, and grounded in international best practice.
Our public training sessions run on set dates and times, so you can simply book a spot—no need to organise your own session. They are perfect for anyone wanting professional training in a collaborative, group setting.
We deliver workshops in the community on topics, such as heat health and food security. Our sessions are designed to be both informative and practical. All workshops can be tailored to your group’s needs.
Catch up on our free, live-recorded Lunch and Learn sessions. Each session is a short, practical presentation, designed to support your professional development. Topics include Plain Language Myth Busters, AI and Plain Language: Helpful or Hype?, and more to come.
Workplace training
At Enliven, we believe clear communication is essential. Our plain language training helps organisations build the skills and confidence to communicate information that is relevant and clear. Whether you're writing for the public, clients, or colleagues, our workshops will help you create content that is easy to understand and act on.
Introduction to plain language – 2 hours
A focused introduction to the core ideas of plain language. This session covers the basics of what plain language is, why it matters, and how to start using it in your work. Ideal for teams new to plain language or looking to refresh their skills.
Throughout the workshop, your team will be shown real-life examples to illustrate how plain language principles can be applied effectively in various contexts. They will gain practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance your communication skills and engage your audience more effectively.
Workshop Highlights:
Understanding the four principles of plain language: relevance, findability, understandability, and usability.
Exploring real-life examples to illustrate the importance of plain language in diverse contexts.
Walking away with actionable key points to enhance communication effectiveness.
Plain language in practice – 3.5 hours
Introduction and applying plain language hybrid
A hybrid workshop that introduces participants to plain language and gives them the opportunity to put their skills to practice. Plain language in practice is a more in-depth workshop designed to help participants apply plain language techniques to real-world communication. This session includes:
Interactive and hands-on activities
Customised content relevant to your team or sector
Opportunities to bring your own documents or examples for feedback and discussion
Perfect for teams ready to embed plain language into their everyday work.
Workshop Highlights:
Understanding the four principles of plain language: relevance, findability, understandability, and usability.
Exploring real-life examples to illustrate the importance of plain language in diverse contexts.
Engaging in interactive activities to practice applying plain language principles.
Walking away with actionable key points to enhance communication effectiveness.
What you will gain
A clear understanding of plain language and its benefits
Practical tools and strategies you can use straight away
Increased confidence to write and edit with clarity
A shared language and approach to communication across your team
Grounded in international best practice
Our training is based on the four guiding principles of plain language, aligned with the ISO 24495 Plain Language standard:
The information is relevant to your audience
Your audience can find what they need
They can understand what they find
They can use the information to meet their needs
These principles guide how we select, write, structure, and present information. We have embedded these principles into our training to support organisations to improve their own communication practices.
Ready to get started?
Our plain language training is practical, engaging, and designed to create change. Whether you are looking to build awareness, strengthen skills, or embed clearer communication across your team, we are here to help.
We offer flexible delivery options and can tailor content to suit your organisation’s needs, goals, and audience.
Public training
Our public training sessions are a simple way to access professional development without the hassle of organising your own workplace booking. We set the date and time, you just choose the session that suits you and book one or more tickets. Whether you are coming on your own or with colleagues, you will still enjoy the benefits of learning in a group setting, with opportunities to share ideas, ask questions, and build your skills alongside others.
A focused introduction to the core ideas of plain language. This session covers the basics of what plain language is, why it matters, and how to start using it in your work. Ideal for people new to plain language or looking to refresh their skills.
Throughout the workshop, you will be shown real-life examples to illustrate how plain language principles can be applied effectively in various contexts. You will gain practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance your communication skills and engage your audience more effectively.
Workshop Highlights:
Understanding the four principles of plain language: relevance, findability, understandability, and usability.
Exploring real-life examples to illustrate the importance of plain language in diverse contexts.
Walking away with actionable key points to enhance communication effectiveness.
Preparing for heatwaves
To combat a changing climate and the necessary health information required to cope with this, we offer a 1-hour face-to-face education session. This presentation discusses how to stay healthy in a heat wave, including topics such as:
What is a heatwave
How to stay informed and prepare for a heatwave
Nutritious food to prep and consume during a heatwave
Tips and tricks to keep yourself and your community safe during a heatwave
Participants will walk away with an increased understanding of heat waves, and how to prepare and keep safe during a heatwave.
Grow & Cook
To support healthy eating and sustainable living in community settings, we offer a seasonal growing and cooking workshop. This workshop is perfect for groups looking to connect through gardening, cooking, and shared meals. Our hands-on session is tailored to the current season and includes:
A kitchen safety and cutting demonstration
Gardening benefits presentation
Tips and tricks to easy growing Planting demonstration and Q+A
Shared meal amongst participants
This workshop was created by our Food from Home team in collaboration with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation.