By providing brief and clear documentation, technical writing improves efficient collaboration.

Online Self-Paced Course

Technical writing is a highly coveted professional skill that involves absorbing technical information and then communicating it through a document that is tailored to a specific audience, usually to inform, instruct, or persuade. This introductory course will explain what technical writing is and what technical writers do, exploring the tools, techniques, and strategies they employ. It will also guide you through the technical writing process, from initial plans to final revisions.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the key attributes of technical writing and describe how to write for a technical audience
  • List the steps in the technical writing process
  • Employ effective writing strategies, tools, and templates to convey your meaning accurately and efficiently
  • Follow basic design principles, keeping these seven factors in mind: usability; readability; arrangement; color; consistency and contrast; and information display
  • Describe the attributes and components of various technical documents—e.g., reports, proposals, procedures, indexes, and user guides
  • Recognize the importance of revision, including a peer review and any applicable usability test

Important Notes

  • 99% Rating
  • Estimated time to complete: 5 hours
  • This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
  • Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

Credits:

IACET CEUs: 0.5 (Contact Hours: 5 hours)

ATD CI Credits: 5

Key Features

  1. Mobile-friendly
  2. Audio-enabled
  3. Badge and credit-awarding
  4. Fully accessible
  5. Real-world case studies
  6. Expert-supported

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