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I guess PlainLanguage.gov no longer does trainings #745

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* [Flesch-Kincaid](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/get-your-document-s-readability-and-level-statistics-85b4969e-e80a-4777-8dd3-f7fc3c8b3fd2) (available in tools like Microsoft Word)
* [OpenAdvocate WriteClearly](https://www.openadvocate.org/writeclearly/) - [OpenAdvocate on GitHub](https://github.com/openadvocate/writeclearly-server)

## Get trained in plain language

The Center for Plain Language offers training for federal employees. You can take:

* An [introductory class](https://www.plainlanguage.gov/training/introductory-classes/) to plain language
* A [bootcamp class](https://www.plainlanguage.gov/training/train-the-trainer-bootcamp/) to become a plain language trainer at your organization
If you're not a federal employee, you can also find [online training](https://www.plainlanguage.gov/training/online-training/) and look at our resources below.

## Helpful plain language resources

### Guides

* [USA Federal plain language guidelines](https://www.plainlanguage.gov/guidelines/)
* [USA Federal online training resources](https://www.plainlanguage.gov/training/online-training/)
* [USDS: Guide to accessibility for teams](https://accessibility.digital.gov/content-design/plain-language/)
* [California.gov Content Style Guide: Write in Plain Language](https://designsystem.webstandards.ca.gov/style/content/write-in-plain-language/)
* [South Australia: Steps to make your content plain language](https://www.accessibility.sa.gov.au/your-role/content/plain-language)
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