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COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Technical
writing is not rocket science. In general, technical
writing is simply writing about anything of a “technical”
nature.
By
learning an established process for developing technical
documentation, this process can be repeated time and time again
for consistent results. Regardless of your writing proficiency,
the more time spent working the process, the more proficient
you’ll become.
This
course is designed for novice writers, writers of other material
types who want to become technical writers, or experienced
technical writers who want to refine their current writing
skills. If focuses on software documentation while
touching on other types of documentation that can be produced.
COURSE
OUTLINE
- Learning
the software application for which you’ll be writing the
documentation.
-
Hands
on interaction with the application
-
Experimenting
with functionality
-
Interviewing
subject matter experts
-
Gathering
related information
- Identifying
and understanding the target audience.
- Determining
the materials need to be created.
-
User
Guides
-
Quick
Start Guides
-
Online
Help
-
Training
Materials
- Presenting
accurate and straight-forward content.
-
Document
flow
-
Instructional
steps
-
Graphical
elements
- Handling
final production tasks.
- Publishing
the finished technical writing materials.
COURSE
OBJECTIVE
After
this course, you will be able to:
- Teach
yourself to use a software application or hardware product
without formal training.
- Determine
the target audience for your technical materials.
- Develop
both operational and functional instructions using a
“tried and true” process.
- Understand
the wide array of documentation formats.
- Write
effective materials regardless of prior writing experience.
COST
There
are several options for this learning opportunity:
- Option
#1: Self-Study
You'll receive the workbook for studying on your own. Price:
$99
- Option
#2: Self-Study with Email Support
You'll receive the workbook for studying on your own and are
provided email support. Price:
$149
- Option
#3: Self-Study with Email Support and Phone Call.
Same as Option 1 but with the addition of a phone call
during which time you can ask questions and can even see
"live" how things are achieved (using GoToMeeting™).
Price: $229
- Option
#4: Self-Study and Instructor-Led Teleclass
Provides 2-hour teleclass on two designated days with
self study before each class and between the scheduled class
dates. Price:
$299
- Option
#5: Instructor-Led Teleclass
Includes two full days of instruction, taking you through
the workbook while watching via the internet using
GoToMeeting™. You watch from the privacy of your
home/office. Can be completed in one weekend or over
the course of two weekends. A
certificate is offered to those students who can pass a
written exam.
Price: $499
- Option
#6: Technical Writing as a Career
This option includes everything offered with Option #5,
above. It also includes personal, one-on-one sessions after
the learning opportunity is completed for resume updating,
creating a portfolio of samples, and finding a job as a
technical writer. Price:
$899
Prior to signing up, we will
talk with you briefly on the phone to make sure you are signing
up for the best learning environment based upon your needs and
goals.
For more information, send an
email to techwriting@helpingmyself.com.
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