Training Course:Technical Writing (Certificate)School/Trainer:California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, California, United States
Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced
Course Description:
'' The classes in the Technical Writing Certificate will help you develop the skills you need to succeed. You will learn how to write and edit users’ guides and manuals; reports; feasibility and usability studies; proposals; online documents; interpretations of engineering and design specifications and more.
The global economy and the continued growth of technology generate an ongoing need for a wide variety of communication materials, and a strong demand for technical writers. The Technical Writing Certificate was developed to provide a professional training resource for anyone interested in entering this field. A career in technical writing could be just what you’ve been looking for, if you have:
- Good written and oral communication skills
- The ability to distill complex issues down to easily understood language
- Careful attention to detail
- Good organization skills
- A background in science, technology, medicine or the law
The Certificate in Technical Writing consists of six courses totaling 165 hours of lecture and hands-on experience. The certificate graduate will receive 16.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), a nationally recognized unit used for professional development.
Program Objective
Graduates of the certificate program will be able to:
- Clearly, precisely and effectively present ideas used in industry and scientific fields
- Identify and discuss each of the component sections of proposals, reports, manuals, online documents and usability-centered technical writing
- Outline the planning process in preparation for writing a proposal, report and manual
- Obtain and/or develop the technical information required for the preparation of, proposals, reports and manuals
- Produce samples of proposals, reports and manuals
- Describe the current methods used to deliver technical information in digital format and how these tools are best applied to the types of projects developed by technical writers
- Discuss and demonstrate the different tools available to the technical writer online and explain the best application of each tool to the specific needs of the types of projects typically developed by technical writers
Who Should Attend
Technical writers work in many fields including engineering, computers, healthcare, construction, science, pharmaceuticals, the automobile industry, and many others. This program will benefit:
- Entry-level technical writers
- Those needing specific skills in technical writing to meet current job market requirements
- Technical writers who want to refresh and update their skills and acquire professional certification ...''
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
Please go to the school's official website for training price and schedule:
http://www.csufextension.org/
Phone:714.278.2611
School Address:
California State University Fullerton College Park, Suite 100
2600 Nutwood Ave. (corner of Nutwood and Commonwealth)
Fullerton, CA 92834-6870 USA
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