Technical Writing Course

Course 319 Advantage Plan Course

Duration: 4 days
Labs: Yes
Language: English
23 PMI PDUs
Level: Foundation

The Technical Writing Course is designed to help individuals improve their writing skills in the technical field, including technical communication. The course covers techniques for planning, writing, and editing technical documents and emphasizes identifying the target audience, selecting appropriate document formats, and using visuals and graphics effectively.

Participants will learn how to convey complex subject matter clearly and accurately and create informative content that their readers will understand and use. The course is available in both in-person and online delivery methods and includes an end-of-course exam to test knowledge.

Technical Writing Course Delivery Methods

In-Person
Online

Technical Writing Course Information

In this course, you will learn how to:
- Write effective technical documents, manuals, and white papers.
- Investigate the role of generative AI in technical writing.
- Explain information clearly and accurately.
- Use diagrams, tables, charts, and other graphical tools effectively.
- Create informative content that your readers will understand and use.
- Test your knowledge in the included end-of-course exam.
- Leverage continued support with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching and computing sandbox.
Training Prerequisites

None.

Technical Writing Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Technical Writing

In this module, you will learn how to:

Effectively communicate technical information
Manage common writing problems

Module 2: The Writing Process

In this module, you will learn how to:

Eliminate misconceptions that stall technical writing, such as writer’s block
Drive your document design with scenarios
Align your goals with the readers’ goals
Identify implied knowledge

Module 3: Ensuring Clarity and Readability

In this module, you will learn how to:

Differentiate between the three levels of information: operational, tactical, and strategic
Determine information needs with the Observe, Orient, Decide, Act (OODA) loop
Create sentences with clarity and build clarity through sentence focus
Solve common grammar problems in technical writing
Evaluate readability using the Given/New technique
Ensure consistency with a style guide

Module 4: The Mechanics of Writing

In this module, you will learn how to:

Select the appropriate words to connect with your audience and convey your message
Edit for conciseness, accuracy, and quality

Module 5: Structuring Information for Better Understanding

In this module, you will learn how to:

Organize data to support readers' scenarios
Determine when to use a list to highlight points
Use tables for highly structured data
Build cohesive documents with the Given/New approach
Apply useful headings to support skimming

Module 6: Designing Your Document

In this module, you will learn how to:

Relate document structure to the audience with audience-driven document design
Develop reference manuals and write white papers
Differentiate between post-positive and pragmatic documents and implement the appropriate document format
Structure introductions, conclusions, and other document sections

Module 7: Developing the Look of Your Document

In this module, you will learn how to:

Design the appearance of your page, including fonts, alignment, and white space
Convey information with graphics, photos, and drawings

Select Commercial or Government Pricing

$3,450

4-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available

Would you like to take this course as a team?

Guaranteed-to-Run - You can rest assured this class will not be canceled. Delivery format is subject to change – please call Customer Service if you have any questions.
Dec. 15 - 18 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Virtual
Jan. 26 - 29 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Feb. 16 - 19 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

New York or Virtual
Apr. 13 - 16 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT

Austin or Virtual
May 25 - 28 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Jun. 22 - 25 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Jul. 6 - 9 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

New York or Virtual
Aug. 3 - 6 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT

Austin or Virtual
Sep. 14 - 17 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Ottawa or Virtual

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$3,036

4-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available

Would you like to take this course as a team?

Guaranteed-to-Run - You can rest assured this class will not be canceled. Delivery format is subject to change – please call Customer Service if you have any questions.
Dec. 15 - 18 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Virtual
Jan. 26 - 29 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Feb. 16 - 19 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

New York or Virtual
Apr. 13 - 16 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT

Austin or Virtual
May 25 - 28 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Jun. 22 - 25 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Jul. 6 - 9 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

New York or Virtual
Aug. 3 - 6 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT

Austin or Virtual
Sep. 14 - 17 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Ottawa or Virtual

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Technical Writing Course FAQs

In this course, you will learn how to improve your writing skills in the technical field, specifically in technical communication. You will learn how to write effective technical documents, manuals, and white papers, and tailor them to meet the needs of your target audience.

The course provides an online course option and covers techniques for using diagrams, tables, charts, and negative space to create informative content. The course also includes case studies and an end-of-course exam to test your knowledge.

Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want, including online training.

Yes, you can receive PDUs from the Technical Writing Training course.

To find out how many PDUs you can receive, check out the PMI Q&A List ›

The Technical Writing Course provides a solution to a problem often faced by technical writers: conveying complicated information to a target audience. Through this course, you will learn how to communicate technical information clearly and accurately, improving your technical writing skills.

Yes! The course focuses on writing in the technical field, providing valuable techniques for writing effective technical documents, manuals, and white papers. This can be a valuable solution for businesses looking to improve their technical communication with potential customers.

The Technical Writing Course covers a range of topics related to writing effective technical documents, including white papers. You will learn how to write white papers that clearly and accurately explain technical subject matter to your target audience.

Yes! The course is designed to improve technical writing skills, including the ability to communicate technical information related to specific products or services. This can be useful for anyone who needs to convey technical information to potential customers.

While the course provides valuable tools for organizing information, communicating effectively with a target audience, and conveying complex subject matter, we would recommend Learning Tree course 219, Introduction to Business and Report Writing Training, for non-technical business writing.