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Technical author training - Advanced technical authoring techniques

Advanced technical authoring techniques training teaches techniques for producing professional standard technical documentation that is clear, concise and successfully meets the needs of users.

This course is ideal for both those embarking on a career in technical authoring (after attending Introduction to technical authoring training), and existing technical authors and technical writers who want to improve their skill set and the quality and effectiveness of the documentation they produce. Sessions cover:

		Preparing, planning and reviewing progress on documentation projects.
		Structuring information to improve understanding.
		Developing writing styles that are clear, concise and suitable for the reader.
		Building consistency and correctness into documents through the use of style guides and proof reading.
		Understanding the fundamentals of online help and how its development differs from printed documentation.
		Adopting a team approach to technical authoring.
		Enhancing the roles of technical authors.

Click here for the full course outline.

The course is practical and 'activity-based'. Throughout the course you perform extensive exercises to gain experience in the techniques taught. As part of the course, delegates are invited to bring a sample of their work to receive editorial feedback on their writing.

Further information is provided below.

		General course information
		When and where?
		How much does Advanced technical authoring techniques training cost?
		Mix and match courses
		Reserve a place, book a place, make payment
		Accommodation
		Cancellations

General course information

Duration

Three days.

Who should attend?

This technical author training course is ideal for:

		Newcomers who are looking to embark on a career as technical author / technical writer (after attending Introduction to technical authoring training).
		Existing technical authors and technical writers who want to improve their skill set, improve the quality and effectiveness of the user and technical documentation they produce and understand a structured editing process.

Courseware, resources and certification

Delegates attending this technical author training course receive:

		Comprehensive courseware and exercise materials to refer to and use throughout the technical author training course, and to use as a refresher following the course.
		Checklists and job aids to focus each stage of the writing process.
		Report and user manual templates that incorporate best practice design and structure as taught in the course.
		A CD containing course exercise materials, checklists and job aids for use back in the workplace.
		A certificate confirming they have attended and successfully completed the course.

After course support

Delegates are entitled to 30 days email support from Armada to help with any post-training issues.

When and where?

Scheduled Advanced technical authoring techniques courses (for individuals) are hosted in Bromsgrove in the Midlands. Click here for our full address and map. The course is typically run every two months. Click here for forthcoming course dates.

On-demand Advanced technical authoring techniques courses (for your group) can be run on a date and at a location that suits you, which may be our training centre in Bromsgrove or your venue.

How much does Advanced technical authoring techniques training cost?

	Course	Scheduled (for individuals)	On-demand (for your group)
	Advanced technical authoring techniques (3 days).	£ + VAT per delegate.	£1,995 + VAT for the first delegate, plus £50 + VAT per subsequent delegate.

These prices are inclusive of all relevant course documentation, refreshments and a buffet lunch.

The on-demand fees quoted are for courses hosted at our training centre in Bromsgrove. Please contact us for a price for running this course at your venue, or any other options you may be considering.

Mix and match courses

If you intend to start developing printed documentation using Adobe FrameMaker, this course provides an ideal grounding in authoring principles before attending FrameMaker training.

Reserve a place, book a place, make payment

To attend a scheduled Advanced technical authoring techniques training course, please reserve or book a place.

	Option	Click here
	Reserve a scheduled course place. Choose if you want to reserve a course place and make payment or provide a purchase order in the next week.	Reserve
	Book a scheduled course place. Choose if you want to book a course place, paying by credit card or providing a purchase order now.	Book
	Pay by credit card now for a course place previously reserved.	Pay

To book an on-demand Advanced technical authoring techniques training course, please call Steven Smith or Heather Wynton on 01527 834783 or email training@armadaonline.co.uk.

Payment for technical author training can be made by cheque, BACS/electronic transfer or credit/debit card. Click here for further details.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation, delegates attending technical author training with Armada are entitled to discounted rates at local hotels. See Local accommodation for details.

Cancellations

If a company or delegate cancels a technical author training course booking giving less than 10 working days notice, a cancellation fee is payable. Click here for details.