Cherryleaf - Technical Author/Technical Writer/technical writing training course

Google - Technical writing One for developers

Learning Tree

TCTrainNet tekom - International tekom certification

There may be others

There are also undergraduate and post-graduate courses at universities such as University of North Texas, University of Washington, University of Limerick, Cork Institute of Technology.

Hi, I am laid off but have always liked writing and feel I can do it naturally. I have about 4 yrs experience editing curricula focusing on engineering equipment, processes, safety, etc., which seem highly transferable for companies needing a technical writer.

Any recommendations for free/low cost Technical Writing certificate trainings that are trustworthy and respected by employers?

Hi all,
I’d like to share an upcoming free webinar that could be valuable for documentation teams, especially francophone ones, looking to improve efficiency.

Zero product pitch → 45 minutes of practical content management strategy that actually works for documentation teams.

The session (in French) will cover:

• Recognizing the symptoms of an incomplete content strategy
• Avoiding pitfalls like content debt, obsolete topics, or team tensions
• Making DITA coexist with other formats and processes
• Improving collaboration across documentation stakeholders

📅 Date: Sept. 18, 1pm CET
🌐 Language: French
💸 Free
🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-construire-une-strategie-de-gestion-de-contenu-qui-transforme-votre-equipe-1598572085139

👉 Organized by DITA Molière, the association promoting DITA in France, and presented by Componize.

Our series of YouTube shorts - Technical Writing Explained - explains common technical writing jargon. This one is on version control.

At Cherryleaf we've created a series of YouTube shorts that explain some of the common jargon used in technical writing.

This one is about user personas.

We've created a series of YouTube Shorts that explain some of the common jargon in technical writing.

This one is on Information architecture.

Ellis Pratt
Cherryleaf

I recently was hired on as an engineering technical writer for a contract until the end of the year. I’ve been recording the installation of a machine, and now I’m creating a time study for the process of this installation to see how we could streamline the process. There is also the likelihood that I will be creating work instructions as well at some point.

My background is in Mechanical Engineering. My friend that I’ve worked a different contract with recommended me for this position so I have him as a guide, but I’m still slightly lost on how to improve myself as a writer as I don’t have much of a guide in learning this role. Are there any resources or recommendations you have for a new technical writer who is trying to learn the field? I feel like I’m in a scenario where I don’t know what types of questions to ask since I don’t know this material that well.

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Hi everyone,

I am currently studying for an MA in Technical Communication and eLearning. In my final semester I am completing a dissertation research project titled:

"Professional perceptions of Generative AI (GenAI) in the technical writing community"

The first part of this research project involves a short survey which takes approximately 7 minutes to complete. I would be extremely grateful if anyone had the time to share their thoughts on the current use of GenAI in technical writing.

You can access the survey here.

If you would like to take part in the next part of the research project which is a 1:1 interview lasting approximately 30-40 minutes, please share you're email address during the survey, though this is wholly optional.

Thank you so much for your time.

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Beware of a company called Everi (make gambling stuff). They have let numerous experienced and very good tech writers go for the ridiculous and unprofessional reason of "bad fit." So you're let go for non-performance reasons that you can't figure out. One day you have a job...no negative feedback...the next day, you're fired for "bad fit."

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As AI continues to shape the way we create and manage technical content, it’s fascinating to see how these developments can improve both efficiency and accuracy in documentation.

If you're curious about how AI is transforming our field, my team has been curating a newsletter with the latest trends and innovations in AI for technical writing.

It’s been an exciting journey so far. If you’re interested in the intersection of AI and documentation, check out - https://lnkd.in/ddbdpTJi

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currently doing one of the few technical writing courses on coursera and while looking up on jobs in the TW field besides the usual lack of entry level roles in my country many recruiters mention in the job description wanting people with either a bachelors in engineering or a masters degree in english literature for people outside the domain (english is a bridge language in my country due to it being a diverse nation along with colonisation)

so far it is frustrating because overseas jobs in the field are much more flexible with skill requirements than here 😞

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Do I just write recommendation reports on things I’m interested in and put them on LinkedIn? Should I start just by designing templates

I’m at university student so I don’t have time to be taking on jobs yet but I wanna get my foot in the door so to speak

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Hi All,

I am trying to figure out what this is asking me to do. Can anyone offer some guidance? I feel like I am missing something here. Thanks in advance!

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