Technical writing course
Become a certified technical writer
Training available in English and French
The role of a technical writer involves creating user documentation, including installation, user, and maintenance guides. The technical writer’s task is to write for the end user, considering their profile and the context in which the documentation will be used.
By taking the technical writing course, you will be able to:
- Find a job as a technical writer
- Write structured documentation
- Write in compliance with industry standards
- Correct and deliver your documentation
- Write user documentation
Individualized support
Individualized support
Flexible 100% online training
Practice-based teaching
Testimonials
Training Course Content
Introduction
General overview
Technical writing objectives
Understanding the purpose and the target audience
Personas
Usability
Interview techniques
Write procedures
Create a title
Write instructions
Alerts
Notes and comments
Warnings
ISO standards
Internationalize your documentation
Write for export
Localization
Glossary and index
Design an index
Design a glossary
Include illustrations
Exploded views and overviews
Screen shots
Icons, pictograms, symbols
Define your document types
Installation guide
User guide
Maintenance guide
Release notes
Quick Start Guide
Standardize your documentation
ISO 26514
Style guides
Controlled language
Minimalist writing
Principles
Objectives
Style rules
Key figures:
Satisfaction rate: 91% (250 respondents)
Certification success rate: 94%
Overall job placement rate: 84 %
*Data updated on 20 January 2023
Training objective:
Deliver professional technical writing services.
Learning objectives:
Write procedures and warnings
Design and structure technical information
Design and structure technical documentation
Apply industry standards
Obtain the Technical Writer certification listed in the RNCP
Required initial level and prerequisites:
Training available in French and in English
Grade requirements for certification:
Average of 10/20 across all certification components
Validation by skill block: Yes
Equivalence: technical writing diploma
Bridge programs: No
Further training and career opportunities: technical writer
Delivery method:
Distance learning through an online course platform
For inquiries regarding the accommodation of people with disabilities, please contact the Edvenn disability coordinator.
Languages of instruction:
Perfect command of working languages
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
2-year degree or equivalent
2 years of professional experience (in any field)
Requirements for success:
Start the program at any time
Admission based on application: CV, cover letter and technical writing test
Submit the application at least 1 month before the desired start date
Registration fee: €85
Each unit of the program can be taken separately. Contact us for more information on this matter.
Formative assessment
Final exam
Assessment methods:
Training field:
Service realization: Writing and production of projects
Design and implementation of document databases
Communication and information specialities.
