Technical Writing Course

This one-day, intensive short course covers the essentials. Learn how to improve your style, simplify your approach to even the largest of documents, and bring your documentation to life! (On-site training only).

Technical Writing Course for anyone who needs to write quality documentation –

about Software;
about Equipment;
about Business Procedures;
for external customers;
for internal staff, whether sales team, support engineers, help desk etc.

In just one, highly focused day, you will learn how to –

Start your documentation.
Plan the structure.
Research the subject.
Handle information overload.
Work smart in MS Word.
Target the audience.
Write for on-screen Help Guides.
Write in Plain English.
Match your corporate style.
Make something dull into a good read.
Get motivated.
Enjoy documentation.
Be successful.

Learn powerful planning techniques to –

Include everything that is relevant.
Omit everything that is not relevant.

Learn about –

Examples of good and bad documentation.
Style and Layout.
Readability.
Hints and Tips.

Learn by –

Practical exercises.
Asking and doing.
Group discussion.
Seeing real Technical Documentation examples.
Understanding.

Learn when to –

Use Manuals.
Use Online Help.
Use PDF.

Our one-day session distils over 20 years' experience of business, industrial and software documentation writing into just one concentrated day. Whatever the standard of your company's in-house documentation, we can teach you how to simplify the writing process, enhance the style and improve the readability of all your Documentation, PDF files and Online Help Guides.

Facilities required

You would need a separate room for the course (free from interruptions - no mobile phones, please!), an LCD projector and screen, whiteboard, flipcharts, pens, etc. Maximum 12 delegates per day course.

We do not offer open or distance learning courses - we train on site.

Training Fees

Course fees include a 150+ page Training Manual and other handout material.

Prices on request.

Extras: Incidental expenses (such as travel, car parking, accommodation and special hire equipment) are extra. Terms and Conditions apply.

Contact us and find out more!

Call us on 01452 - 500 639 and tell us what you need.

Alternatively, email and we will contact you.

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