Today, it is becoming more important to become a qualified technical writer.
More than 75% of technical writers worldwide have moved into technical writing as a pivot. Career changers bring their expertise in many different fields to their new careers in technical communication . They use their qualifications from other industries to broaden their vision and understanding of the role. As most technical writers have different professional backgrounds, they often lack any degree in Technical Communication and instead have a certificate from a local training facility.
Pivoting into TechComm
Jordan has a BSc in computer science and a background in software development. He moved to Israel recently and decided that he wanted to change his career. Combining his love for technology and for writing in English, he decided that technical communication was the answer. He completed his courses at an online training facility and received a certificate as a technical communicator. He quickly found a position and his career has grown along with his knowledge. He is now a sought-after candidate for technical writing positions in Israel’s dynamic hi-tech market.
Becoming a Qualified Technical Writer
Olivia was a freelance translator who was looking for better job security. She found an internship program, took some classes, and started her career in Technical Communication. For Olivia, an internship gave her the experience, while the courses gave her additional practice. The mentors that Olivia worked with hired her to work as a junior technical writer and a few years later, she was promoted to a senior writer’s job. Shedecided after a few years to become an independent contractor and to take advantage of the “gig economy” during the pandemic. She took a class to get certified in technical communication so that her experience could be ratified by international authority and give companies across the EU a reason to consider her. Today, she has clients knocking on her door and feels that her training and certification, in combination with her experience, gives her a big advantage over the competition.
Investing in Professional Development
Tania has a BA in journalism and media and decided to take a training program in technical communication to give her additional advantage in the job market. For the past 8 years, she has worked as a technical writer for a start-up ad-tech company. Tania was worried her skills would start to stagnate if she didn’t invest in her personal development. She wasn’t sure how much longer the start-up would last. She wanted to make sure that, if something happened to the company, she would be ready to enter the job market as a desirable candidate. So, Tania took some additional classes and also decided to certify in Technical Communications. When her company decided to close, thanks to her new skills and experience, Tania quickly had several relevant offers from large companies.
Jordan, Olivia and Tania have one thing in common. All of them are certified in technical communications by ITCQF, the International Technical Communication Qualification Foundation.
What is ITCQF?
ITCQF, the International Technical Communication Qualification Foundation, is a non-profit organization committed to professionalizing the industry by certifying technical writers all over the world. They have set an international standard for technical writing, just as the International Software Testing Qualifications Board ISTQB does for QA professionals and IEEE does for engineers. Their examinations are set and monitored by the GASQ.
The ITCQF certification never expires and is recognized all over the world. ITCQF training centers provide courses to prepare their students for the certification exam. All training sessions are delivered by instructors who are ITCQF accredited.
ITCQF certified professionals can be found working in leading companies around the globe, including: Google, Motorola Solutions, Siemens, and Atlassian. Once you become part of this elite network, you will have many more colleagues you can collaborate with, and who can provide you with work opportunities.
Why should I get certified in Technical Communications?
The ITCQF certification is an internationally known and accepted certificate administered by the GASQ. Their standards are set by leaders in technical communication and their certificate never needs to be renewed. This certificate qualifies you for the job title of technical writer and gives you formal proof that you have been taught the necessary skills for the profession. An international certificate will give you international recognition in the job market, and employers will turn to you over other non-certified candidates. As more certified individuals enter the job market, certification will become a requirement. Having it now puts you at an advantage among an elite group of individuals who have decided to achieve international recognition for themselves in the technical communication profession.
Today, many companies are looking for qualified technical writers. You can open the door to higher-paid opportunities with a certificate from the ITCQF. Walk into that interview with confidence in your skills and something more to talk about. Internationally, certification is going to become a requirement for the job, so it is only a matter of time before this becomes a requirement in Israel’s competitive market. Don’t be the last person to invest in your own career development!
Where can I take an ITCQF course?
There are ITCQF training centers in 12 countries including the US, Australia, the UK, India, and across Europe. Companies often have technical writers scattered between their workspaces, so they have training facilities for this certification path in multiple locations, which makes getting certified easier than ever. This international certification program is now available online from Israel, with live online courses open to anyone anywhere in the world for whom the synchronous evening classes are convenient.
Our Best Words, the only accredited training organization for the ITCQF in Israel, is leading the way to training technical writers to become qualified and certified. The Our Best Words online training program teaches you everything you need to know to pass the certification exam. The ITCQF course can be taken by experienced techcomm professionals as a stand-alone course, or at the end of of our flagship Technical Communications Foundations training program.
What are you waiting for?
Becoming a qualified technical writer is the easiest way to set yourself apart from the competition. The ITCQF certification program provides the most advantages since it meets industry-wide standards. If you aspire to break into international markets, you will have many more opportunities through becoming an ITCQF certified technical writer. You will know that your skills and knowledge are backed by a respected international organization. Your employers will be satisfied that their content is safe in your very capable hands. Here in Israel, you will join an elite group of individuals who feel that certification from ITCQF is an essential step in qualifying your skills in a larger arena.
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