The Technical Writing Training Program

Program Description
“Becoming a Technical Writer” is designed for those who wish to learn more about technical writing as a career. The course takes an overview of the profession, offers a good look at what technical communicators actually do in the workplace and the documents they actually produce. It also examines why a person would want to be a technical writer, the types of technical writing performed, and what it takes to break into the field.

Who should take this course?
Anyone with a passion for writing and a background or interest in technology will benefit from this program. Thus, the following people who wish to learn more about technical writing as a profession and how to break into the field should profit from this course:

• Aspiring creative writers.
• Technology professionals with a flair for writing.
• Students and recent college graduates seeking an exciting career
• Those looking for a mid-life (or older) career change

Objective: Upon finishing this course, you should have an excellent understanding of the field of technical writing. Specifically you will find out what technical writers actually do and whether it is a good career choice for you. You will also have learned how to prepare yourself to become a tech writer and how to gain employment in the field.

How Mind OnDemand (MoD) can help you?

Aplications of Technical Writing - participation in live projects
Designing and Writing works - UserGuides; Online Help; Training Material; Technical /Procedural Documents - White Papers / Business Collateral; Instructional Materials - Computer based Training (CBT)
Tools of the Trade - MS Word, Framemaker, RoboHelp, Visio, Power Point, Screen Capture tools, Image Editing Software,Graphics Software.

MoD (Training and Development) is a Knowledge Management Company and organizes Trainings, Industry Seminars, Knowledge Sharing Workshops, Technical Talks and a variety of communication intensive programs for the IT and other industries. In the past, MoD has organized the following programs.
Project Management Professional (PMP) – A training program facilitated by PMI (Project Management Incorporated, USA) certified consultants for project managers in the software industry.
Process Management related trainings (the CMM – Capability Maturity Model Integrated and People Capability Maturity Model (PCMM) for software professionals in the industry and Software Engineering process Groups (SEPG) and the Human Resources group.
Team Centered Leadership programs
Business Etiquette and Presentation Effectiveness programs for professionals traveling onsite to USA or elsewhere.
A variety of corporate technical programs for the industry.

As technology has become more complex and abundant, the need for people who can understand and explain the operation of software, hardware and other equipment has grown explosively also.

This TECHNICAL WRITING PROGRAM gives advice on how to build up a portfolio of writing samples even if you have never worked as a tech writer. You will find out the skills and knowledge that hiring managers are looking for from aspiring technical writers. Tips on writing a resume and handling an interview are also a part of the program.

After taking the course, you will have acquired greater understanding of the field of technical, awareness of the skills and aptitudes required working as a technical writer.