Certified Technical Writer

BY
Henry Harvin

Mode

Online

Duration

32 Hours

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom +1 more
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Frequency of Classes Weekdays, Weekends

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Henry Harvin

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Technical Writing

  • What is Technical Writing
  • Technical and Business Writing
  • The goal of Technical writing?
  • Role of a Technical Writer
  • Quiz Module 1

Module 2: Documentation Process

  • Understanding Audience/Readers
  • Collecting and Organizing information
  • Drafting information verbally and visually
  • Producing Information
  • Quiz Module 2

Module 3: Technical Writing Process

  • Document development process
  • Estimating Technical Documentation
  • Documentation Planning
  • Selection of Tools
  • Information Architecture
  • Templates and Page design
  • Audience Profiling
  • Task Analysis
  • Content Development
  • Elements of Style
  • Technical Reviews
  • Editorial Reviews
  • Formatting and pagination
  • Document Conversions
  • Content Publishing
  • Quiz Module 3

Module 4: Grammar and Editing

  • English Grammar
  • Punctuation and Mechanics
  • MS Style Guides & Proofreading
  • Quiz Module 4

Module 5: Technical Writing Software Tools

  • Microsoft Word
  • Macromedia RoboHelp
  • Adobe FrameMaker
  • Snag IT
  • Ms Visio
  • PowerPoint
  • Photoshop
  • Quiz Module 5

Module 6: Components of a Technical Document

  • Creating a TOC
  • Creating a LOF
  • TOC vs. INDEX
  • Documentation Plan
  • Quiz Module 6

Module 7: Technical Writing Techniques

  • Eliminate Variance
  • Active Voice
  • Active vs. Passive Voice
  • Eliminate Anthropomorphism
  • Dangling Participles
  • Bracketing
  • Punctuation
  • Eliminate Noun Trains
  • Quiz Module 7

Module 8: Overview of formats of Technical Documents

  • User Guide (Manual)
  • Release Notes
  • API (Application Programming Interface) Documentation
  • SDK (Software Development Kit) Documentation
  • Market Requirements Document (MRD)
  • User Requirements Document (URD)
  • Quiz Module 8

Module 9: How to create Technical Document Template

  • How to Create a MS Word Template?
  • How to Create Template Paragraph Styles ?
  • How to Attach a New Template to a Document?
  • Quiz Module 9

Module 10: Advanced Technical Writing tools

  • Overview of DITA Tool
  • API Documentation
  • XML
  • Quiz Module 10

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