Technical Writing: A Lucrative and Fulfilling Career
Technical writing is a dynamic field that specializes in simplifying complex information for diverse audiences. As a technical writer, you’ll enjoy several benefits.
With its specialized skills and value in clear communication, technical writing stands as one of the most rewarding paths within the writing sphere.
As industries continue relying on effective communication, the demand for skilled technical writers remains high, offering a well-compensated and fulfilling career choice.
Technical Writing Course Overview
Course Name: Certificate Course in Technical Writing
Course Duration: 40 Hours
Course Instructor: Yogesh Sharma, a Technical Writing Expert with over two decades of experience
Course Fee: INR 20000 + GST or USD 250
Course Location: Online
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Why Choose Technical Writing as a Career?
Technical writing is known for its competitive salaries, making it one of the highest-paying careers in writing.
Industries always require skilled technical writers to explain intricate concepts clearly, ensuring job security.
Tackle challenging subjects and refine your skills by translating complex ideas into accessible content.
Explore diverse industries, from tech to healthcare, finding your niche and expanding your horizons.
Enjoy flexibility, with many roles offering remote work options.
Learn tools like documentation software and design platforms, opening doors to various content roles.
Enhance user experiences by creating user-friendly documentation, positively influencing satisfaction and success.
Collaborate with experts across fields, expanding your network and knowledge.
What will you Learn in the Two-Month Long Technical Writing Course?
Our course is designed to provide you with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in technical writing. You will learn the following topics:
What is Technical Writing
Technical Writing a form of communication
Applications of Technical Writing
English grammar
Difference between US and UK English
Punctuation
Active and Passive Voice
Words, Sentences, and Paragraphs
Lists
Style Guides
Minimalist Writing
Writing clear and concise content
Parallelism
Consistency
Redundancy
Visuals
Writing for an international audience
Words to Avoid in Technical Writing
Document Flow
Topics based Writing
Concept Topics
Writing Steps, Instructions, and Procedures
Plagiarism
Plagiarism free content
Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications (MSTP)
Documentation development life cycle (DDLC)
Document development process
Performing Audience Analysis at the start of a project
Analyzing the audience to customize the writing style
Analyzing the tasks involved in writing the documents
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Types of Software and Hardware documents
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Output formats – PDF, Online Help, HTML Help, outputs for mobile devices
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End User Documentation – User Manual, Installation and Configuration Guide, Deployment Guide, Administrator’s Guide, Application Program Interface (API), Quick Reference guides, Release Notes, and Read Me
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Engineering Documents – Product Requirement Documents (PRD), System/Software Requirement Specifications (SRS), Functional Requirement Specification (FRS), Design documents such as Functional Specifications, Product Design Specifications, and architecture Documents
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Marketing Documents – Case Studies, Marketing Collateral, White Papers, Proposals, Success Stories, Product Briefs/Brochure
Identifying the best tools for the projects
Planning
Collecting and Organizing information
Content Outline
Organizing Content
Developing content
Involving stakeholders
Review Cycle
Role of subject matter experts (SMEs)
Collecting inputs from SMEs
Conducting technical reviews with the SMEs
Documentation Checklist
Incorporating review comments
Review Cycle
Role of the editor
Role of the writer
Company standards for technical writing
Company-specific style guide
Converting documents from one format to another
Preparing the content for delivery
Publishing content for the audience
Content management
Version control
Content Management Systems (CMS)
Microsoft Word
Adobe FrameMaker
Adobe RoboHelp
Develop sample guides
Review and feedback
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a live instructor-led training.
Yes, we record all the training and the videos are provided to the students for future reference.
We do not guarantee you a job. However, we do provide assistance so that you can easily get a job. Our training is such that you will definitely get a job. It also depends on how well you undergo the training.
Meet Your Instructor.
Yogesh Sharma has over 23 years of experience in technical documentation and instructional design, which includes 4+ years of project management and people management experience in the Technical Publications department.
He has worked on multiple projects across geographical locations and am highly flexible in managing change, different cultures, and time zones.
He has worked for companies like NIIT, Fidelity, RSA, EMC, LSI Semiconductors, SanDisk, VMware, and SecureW2, to name a few.
Why Choose Mindivik?
Our experienced trainer, Yogesh Sharma, has more than two decades of experience in technical writing and has trained numerous professionals in this field.
Our course is designed to provide you with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in technical writing.
Our course is affordable and competitively priced at INR 20000 + GST (18%) or USD 250.