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Advanced technical authoring techniques training

Effective technical writing is a critical component of clear and concise communication. Technical documents that successfully meet the needs of users result in lower costs, speedier acceptance of new or revised systems, and improved user efficiency.

This course provides a thorough grounding in essential technical writing principles, writing styles and practices. It is ideal for career technical authors and technical writers who want to improve their skill set and the quality and effectiveness of the documentation they produce.

You learn how to:

		Produce clear, effective documents including user guides, technical documents, tutorials and standard operating procedures, that are easy to read, understand and act upon.
		Improve the understanding of your documents by structuring information in ways helpful to your readers.
		Use an editing process structured around industry-standard best practice to improve the quality of your documentation. (The set of 'levels of edit' in this course form an 'off-the-shelf' complete editorial process for your business.)
		Develop a clear writing style.
		Build effective sentences, paragraphs and sections.
		Give editorial feedback that helps your team improve their performance.

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.

Click here for the full course outline. Further information is provided below:

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

General course information

Duration

Three days.

Who should attend?

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.
		Understand a structured editing process.

Courseware, resources and certification

Delegates receive:

		Comprehensive courseware and exercise materials to refer to and use throughout the 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).	£795 + VAT per delegate.	£1,995 + VAT for the first delegate, plus £100 + 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 interested in.

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:

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	Pay by credit card now for a course place previously reserved.	Pay

Payment can be made by cheque, any major debit or credit card, or money transfer direct to our bank account. See Training course payment options for further details.

Accommodation

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

Cancellations

If a company or delegate cancels an Advanced technical authoring techniques training course booking giving less than 10 working days notice, a cancellation fee is payable. See Training course cancellation terms for details.