Expert Level Courses for Writing Professionals
The current job market in Technical Communications is red hot! But even in a hot market, every writer needs to remain relevant and keep their skill set up to date. Performing well at your current job is not enough. The COVID pandemic taught us the need to pivot and to invest in self-improvement.
Being agile is not just for programmers and project managers! Our Expert Level Course for writing professionals will give you the greatest agility, enabling you to remain relevant and ready to face anything the market throws at you.
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Course Modules
1. Docs as Code (11 units)
The Docs as Code paradigm has changed the future of technical communication. More and more companies are using these methodologies and tool chains to produce quality documentation in a CI/CD (continuous integration, continuous delivery) method. No coding experience is required. This course includes a capstone project on Documenting an API.
- Technical Communication Tools and Research Methods (3 units)
- GitHub for TCs (2 units)
- API/SDK documentation (2 units)
- Topic Based Writing and Structured Authoring (3 units)
- Agile and Scrum for TCs (1 unit)
- Knowledge Base Articles and KB management (1 unit)
2. ITCQF Technical Communication Certificate (7 units)
Prepare for the International Technical Communication Qualifications Foundation (ITCQF) exam and get certified in Technical Communication by the GASQ. Join an elite group of certified technical communicators in Israel. This program has been developed in cooperation with recognized TechComm experts from around the world, and is based on existing international standards. Find out more here.
3. Website Creation & Content Management (3 units)
Companies expect their content to have maximum exposure and their technical communicators to manage content for their corporate websites. Today, Technical Communicators may be expected to update knowledge bases, white papers and other technical marketing content on your company’s website.
Learn the most important technical website skills used by professional website managers. Build and maintain a fully-functional state-of-the-art professional website or blog. Our website creation and content management module includes training in WordPress, Wix, website monetization, and overviews of ecommerce and digital marketing, including online stores like Shopify, and tools like PayPal and Salesforce. Find out more here.
4. Career Development (4 units)
Congratulations on finishing your XP training. Our career workshops will train you in important soft skills to help you to find and secure well-paid work as a communications professional. This includes how to write impressive CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles, how to develop your professional portfolio, interview, job test and presentation techniques. We will also give you best practices and tips for working as a consultant or freelance writer.
Even More Agility…
In addition to Technical Communication training, Our Best Words also offers optional add-on courses that can make your skill set even more agile. Click on the links below for more information.
- Marketing Communications (MarCom) for Tech Writers (8 units)
- Social Media Marketing (7 units)
- Skill-up Refresher Courses in Technology and Microsoft Word (2 units)
Course Format
Each unit consists of one to two lecture sessions, a follow along demo/lab, and one assignment each week. All sessions are scheduled in the evening hours to suit working people. They are delivered in a live webinar format with real-time interaction between instructors and students. Each session is also recorded so that it can be easily reviewed or used to catch up on a missed class.
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If you are interested in investing in your career and keeping ahead of the curve, talk to the experts at Our Best Words. Fill out this form or email our email our ITCQF Certification Experts F.E. King and Laura Novich. You can also call us during office hours at: 02-6563369 or 058-429-0775.