This course is ideal if you need to communicate technical information or instructions to others. It is also a good starting point if you are considering a career as a technical writer. The course shows you how to write clear, effective technical documents, including user manuals and technical reports. You will learn how to explain complex ideas in simple, accessible language. In addition, the course will show you how to:
- assess your target audience and develop documents to meet their needs
- choose the appropriate style and tone for the topic and reader
- design an effective document layout
- use diagrams, tables, charts and other graphical tools effectively
- follow a style guide
proofread and edit your work
- use sentence and paragraph structure to give your writing clarity and impact
- improve the readability of your documents.
On successful completion of Technical Writing you will be awarded a certificate of course completion.The course includes 250 pages of information presented in an attractive course folder, as well as course book, The Elements of Technical Writing, and full tutorial support. It includes 10 modules and 5 tutor-marked assignments. It involves approximately 50 hours of study time. You can work through the course at your own pace and have up to 12 months to complete your course.
Why Choose Us?
Our tutorial support is second-to-none! You'll be assigned a personal tutor as soon as you enrol who will work with you all the way through your course. You can contact your tutor directly at any time if you have any questions or problems, or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going. Tutorial support is by e-mail and/or telephone.
For a limited time only!
Enrol before 1st December 2008 and also receive a FREE Business and Marketing Course, to help you get your business up and running once your training is complete!
This is four module course including full support from an experienced freelance writer. The course includes four tutor-marked assignments that will help you to focus your ideas, develop a full marketing programme and get your copywriting business off to a really strong start.
If you are already trained as a technical writer and would like to take our specialised Business and Marketing course, find out more here.
