Technical Writing for Engineers: Giving Readers What They Need

Different reader groups read the same documents; however, their level of understanding can vary greatly due to their experience and your way of writing.
 
This training course provides guidance for learners on how to create documents using the appropriate writing style, structure, word choice, and illustrations that enable readers to understand a document’s content and intent. The exercises within the course focus on creating and adapting the learner’s own documents, providing an efficient and effective way of learning.
 
By participating in this course, you will learn how to successfully:

• Apply technical writing strategies for clear, concise direct wording
• Use active and dynamic wording and pay attention to tone to create compelling messaging
• Recognize your readers varying expertise and learning needs
• Begin and end documents effectively
• Organize documents logically
• Present results and recommendations for every type of audience
• Select illustrations that complement and clarify the text
• Create reusable templates

 
A Certificate of Completion will be issued to registrants who successfully complete this course
 
Who should attend?
This course is designed for engineers of all levels and disciplines.
 
Course participants are expected to have:

• Access to computer equipment, and a reliable internet connection
• Software to display PDF files (such as Adobe Reader)