So You Want to Be a Technical Writer

4 April to 9 May 2024 (Thursdays) at 3:30 to 5:00 PM ET (GMT-4)

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 3 April 2024

Description:

This is a class for anyone interested in landing their first job as a technical writer. Whether you are a career changer, a student, or someone working in a closely related field looking to learn more, this course will introduce you to the field of technical communication and one of the core jobs within it: technical writer. The course will also introduce you to the best practices, tools, and job hunting skills you’ll need to be successful as a first-time technical writer. And you’ll be introduced to lots of examples, stories, and case studies culled from the instructors combined 25+ years of experience in the field.

Objectives:

• Introduction to the field: what is technical communication and what kinds of careers does it entail?
• Technical writing examples: what kinds of documentation do technical writers create?
• Tools practicum: what kinds of tools do technical writers use on the job?
• Technical writing best practices: what best practices do technical writers use to ensure they produce good documentation?
• Finding your first job: how do you get established in your first full-time technical writing job?

Session 1: Intro to Tech Comm

Session 2: Technical Writing Examples

Session 3: Tools Practicum (Part 1)

Session 4: Tools Practicum (Part 2)

Session 5: Technical Writing Best Practices

Session 6: Finding Your First Job