| Professional
Technical Writing Course
| It was a great learning experience.
Great course overall, I've learned a lot and I really
enjoyed being able to do this from the office and my
home, at my own pace - France |
Professional Technical Writing is a 12-week online technical
writing course. It teaches you how to write technical documents
and how to write using XML. It's like learning two skills
for the price of one! And both skills are in high demand.
The US Bureau of Labor expects job prospects for writers
to increase at a faster than average pace [article].
And since XML is used to create single source documents,
it is a key skill for technical writers. Writers who understand
XML make better wages [article].
In this course, you'll learn a systematic writing process.
You'll learn how to write and revise technical reports and
manuals (two key technical writing formats). And you'll
get the chance to practice by completing four hands-on assignments.
In the first assignment, you'll learn how to write clearly
and concisely. You'll practice these techniques by writing
a resume and a letter. In assignments two and
three, you'll create your first technical document,
develop and conduct a document usability test, and revise your document based on the test results. In these two projects, we try to simulate a typical development environment by having you work in project teams. In the last assignment, you'll get the
chance to write a formal technical report. The course takes
you through the entire writing process, step-by-step!
— 570 pages of course
materials
— Downloadable HTML and
PDF versions of materials
— 12 weeks of instructor mentoring
— Expert feedback on all assignments
— Optional instructor-led
text chat sessions
— BONUS: XML
Converter included
— BONUS: Trial version of XMLSpy included.
Please note that as a condition of using XMLSpy for the duration
of the course, we are obliged to provide your email address
to Altova - the manufacturers of this fine product.
— Working knowledge
of English
— Familiar with browsers,
email and computer file system functions
— Pentium-compatible processor
(500 MHz or faster)
— 512 MB of available RAM
— Super VGA display, 800 x 600 resolution
— 35 MB of disk space (if you download materials)
— 40 MB of temporary
disk space during installation of XMLSpy
— Internet browser and access (IE6, IE7, or Firefox recommended)
— XML-compliant browser (IE6, IE7, or Firefox recommended)
— Email account and program
— Windows XP/2000/NT
— May 5th
— June 2nd
— July 7th
— August 4th
— September 8th
— $499US/$499CDN
— Check our discounts
page before you register. You
may save 10-20%!
The instructor will guide you throughout the course by providing
one-to-one mentoring. During the course, the instructor will
answer your questions by email, provide you with feedback
on your assignments, and lead optional text chat sessions
to discuss the materials and assignments.
Kitty Bucsko has been teaching business communications and
computer technology courses for over 30 years including courses
for the Canadian Institute of Management. She has been a member
of the Ontario College of Teachers since its inception and
has a passion for the Internet and telecommunications technology.
She is also an active member in the Society for Technical
Communication.
The instructor (Kitty) responded to all emails with timeliness
and precison. She was most helpful and supportive. The extra
readings gave me an opportunity to learn more about a topic
if desired. Course materials were fantastic. The length of
the course was perfect although sometimes I felt like I needed
more time but in fact, there was just enough to do what was
needed. The instructor was very knowledgeable with the software
and gave excellent feedback on assignments. Overall, it's
a great way to learn something new, learn a new program and
understand the benefits of using such a program in a business
sense. -- Not specified
This was my first online learning experience and it has
had a positive impact on my attitude to online learning.
I am now considering what to do next. -- Robert
It was a great learning experience. Great course overall,
I've learned a lot and I really enjoyed being able to do
this from the office and my home, at my own pace. -- France
You prepare people to carry out skills in the real world.
Also, the course had an instructor who took the time to find
out how each student was progressing. She was fair, helpful
and highly professional. Keep up the good work. What I have
learned in this course, I will be able to apply in the real
world. You go to great lengths to ensure that students understand
what is expected of them and to let them know that you are
concerned about their progress. See you on another course
in the near future. -- Dana
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