Certificate in Basic Technical Writing with a Project Management Emphasis
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There is a strong connection between the project manager and the technical communicator, those of us tasked with creating complex content for our organizations using our writing, editing, and research skills . The skills that we refine over time as technical communicators have a critical place in project management: communicating content, identifying audience needs, extracting knowledge from subject matter experts, and ensuring quality deliverables. Many technical communicators can step into a project manager role using these highly transferable, existing skills. What are the transferable skills? How can you work toward a broader role in your organization? What is project management? Why is project management important to the technical communicator? Using an interdisciplinary approach applicable across multiple programs of study, this course enhances your understanding of project management and prepares you to step up successfully for project management assignments and roles in your career using basic technical writing skills.
Intended Audience: ProfessionalsCourse duration and format: 6 week / self-paced course
Cost per enrollment: Free
Certificate or digital badge for completing the course: Participants can choose to receive a paper-based certificate of completion at the end of the course from an accredited university. The cost of the certificate and processing will generally be $59 domestic and $69 international.
Format: Self-paced: No instructor involvement
Asynchronous (independent) activities: Yes
Synchronous (class) activities: No
Instructor feedback: None
Peer feedback: Yes
Group work: No
Prerequisites: Students should have an understanding of (US) English and the ability to study in the English language.
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Liz Herman, PhD, PMP, CPTC, is a long-time technical communicator who applies the disciplines of technical writing, teaching and training, and knowledge management to her work.
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