Essential Technical Writing Skills - ETWS

Writing for work-related purposes ought to be brief, clear, informative and, above all, readable. In this practical hands-on course, you gain a solid foundation in technical writing skills. The primary theme for the course is that a writer must "think constantly about their readers." Examples and exercises provide hands-on experience. You may choose to bring a sample of your writing for one-on-one feedback.




 

Target Audience

All engineers, managers, IT/computer support staff, team leaders, supervisors, and individuals responsible for writing letters, memos, reports, procedures, test results, and proposals that are clear, concise, and professional.

You Will Learn

• To focus on the reader as the receiver of the information
• To develop quality writing that will:
  • Improve business relationships and communication
  • Enable you to write better and faster
  • Make your writing more credible
  • Make you more confident in your writing

Course Content

• Develop essential technical writing skills to convey a convincing message
• Compose clear messages using a structured writing approach
• Adapt your writing style to your audience's needs
• Edit at the word level to improve persuasiveness and impact
• Write precise and concise memos, letters, summaries, and reports
• How to best display visual information
• Create informative content using lists, bullets, and short paragraphs as the primary writing mode

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