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January/February 2021 • Society Pages

Upcoming Online Courses

April 21, 2021

 

TechComm Fundamentals Bootcamp

20 April through 1 June 2021 (Tuesdays)
10:30 AM – 12 Noon Eastern Time (GMT -4)

Instructor: Leah Guren

Technical communication (TC) is an exciting and challenging career that offers unlimited opportunity for professional development. But to succeed, it’s not enough to learn a desktop publishing or Help authoring tool—you need to master the analysis process. This is a thinking person’s dream career!

TechComm Fundamentals Bootcamp is the fastest, most efficient way to jump-start your career in technical communication. It covers key theory that you can immediately apply to your work. It also gives you the skills you need to continue to learn and grow.

Each element of theory is presented with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and plenty of discussion. The course is sure to leave you feeling enthusiastic and well prepared to get started in the field.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the role of the technical communicator
  • Identify how TC writing differs from other kinds of writing
  • Correct common mistakes in writing
  • Master the correct writing style for TC
  • Be able to target your audience
  • Recognize and treat hazards in documentation
  • Learn and apply key theory for TC work
  • Start to build a professional portfolio
  • Develop visual design skills
  • Identify the purpose and key elements of main TC documentation types

 

Register now at www.stc.org/course/tc-bootcamp-apr-2021-copy

 

FREE Webinar for STC Members
Show Off Your Skills with a Practical Portfolio

Wednesday 21 April 2021
12 Noon to 1:00 PM Eastern time (GMT-4)

Presenter: Leah Guren

Portfolios are strongly recommended for any tech comm professionals looking for work. Whether you are looking for an in-house position or trying to pick up new clients, a good portfolio is the best way to highlight your skills and abilities. It goes much further than your resume or CV; it can show prospective employers or clients the quality of your work, while giving you an opportunity to showcase how you solved problems.

This webinar discusses the need for a portfolio, as well as guidelines for developing one, including:

  • What to include
  • How to describe projects
  • Dealing with NDAs
  • Dealing with lack of work output to show
  • Design best practices
  • General tips and techniques

 

Register now at www.stc.org/event/practical-portfolio-042121.