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Technical Writing, Fundamentals of - Online  

Do you have a knack for explaining complex subjects in a way that makes them easy to understand? If so, you should consider entering the well-paying field of technical writing. This course will teach you the skills you need to succeed as a technical writer. You will learn how to translate complex information into easily understood language, and how to become a wizard at marrying the art of publishing with the science of technology. You'll learn the secrets of successful technical writers, including technical writing conventions, interviewing skills, desktop publishing and formatting techniques, key tips for developing graphics and templates, documentation management, and how to publish documents both on paper and electronically. You'll also learn how to get your first job as a technical writer, plus tricks of the trade that enable you to create high-quality documentation with less work.

ONLINE CLASS

Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and Microsoft Word (Versions 2007, 2003, XP, 2000, or 1997 are all acceptable). This course is not suitable for Macintosh users.

 

Technical Writing, Fundamentals of - Online
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  Select your start date when first accessing your online class. There are three to choose from in this quarter:

April 17th
May 15th
June 19th

After your registration is processed, instructions on how to proceed will be emailed to you. Online classes are 6 weeks with a 2-week grace period at the end. Lessons are released 2 times a week. You do not have to be present when lessons are released and will have access to all lessons until the course ends.

  Fee: $94.00