Want to start a career as a technical writer or take your skills to the next level?  These technical writing online courses and certification programs are designed for writers at all levels, from practicing professionals to those just getting started.

Technical Writing

• A Workshop Approach to Mastering RoboHelp Office (Latest Release)

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED287

  Learn from an expert and save hundreds of training dollars. (Optional purchase, full version RoboHelp for only $499, Reg.$999 See Details)
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• Advanced Certificate in Technical Writing

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED905

  A Certificate Program that allows students to engage in a robust course of study that they create and that is specific to their individualized learning needs. Students enrolled in this program will be able to choose from over 20 different topic areas specific to Technical Report Writing and work with a seasoned Senior Technical Writing Practitioner/Educator who will serve to help guide and administer the program. Open to new and existing technical writers and those seeking a new career track. No perquisites required. Course can be completed in as little as 3 months.
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• Advanced Technical Writing

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED235-A

  Plan, write, and design one of the most common business/technical documents--a proposal.
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• Certificate in Technical Writing

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED900

  Career Advancement--Earn Technical Writing Certification from the premier provider of online training in Technical Communication.
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• Certificate in Technical Writing For Current Technical Writers

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED901

  A Certificate Program for current tech writers, editors, and designers.
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• Creating Outstanding Online Help: A Self-Directed Study (Software Industry)

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED297

  This course is for you if you have some experience as a Technical Writer (but not much creating online help)and are looking to enhance your skill set. This course demonstrates - through self-directed study - the initial process of creating effective online help by starting with a solid outline.
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• Document Design and Usability

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED289

  Learn how to make your technical documentation usable, user friendly, and to user-specifications.
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• FrameMaker I: Getting Your Feet Wet

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED299-A

  Create simple documents using Adobe FrameMaker. Learn how to apply formats to FrameMaker documents, apply templates, create tables, and work with graphics and anchored frames. You can download the trial version of this software from the Adobe FrameMaker product site.
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• FrameMaker II: Diving In

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED299-B

  Create books with multiple files; generate and format tables of contents and indexes; use cross-references, footnotes, variables, and conditional text; and convert documents to other formats, such as Adobe PDF and HTML. You can download the trial version of this software from the Adobe FrameMaker product site.
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• Graphics for Technical Writers

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED280

  Learn how to make "minor" changes in document illustrations or create illustrations for documents.
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• How To Master Business Writing

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED3242

  This course provides students with a review of the skills needed to write successful, effective letters, memos, minutes, proposals, reports, and press releases. It also covers sentence and word choice, common pitfalls, spelling and grammar rules, and pre-writing techniques.
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• Intermediate Technical Writing

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED234

  Covers instructions, recommendation reports, headings, lists, notices, highlighting, and tables.
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• Introduction to CorelDRAW - Part II

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED281-B

  Continuation of Part I with emphasis on use of the effect functions, page set up, advanced text handling, and technical illustration tools.
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• Introduction to Technical Writing for Industry

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED233-B

  Explore the rewarding career of a technical communicator in the high-tech industry.
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• Making Effective Screenshots: Saving Time, Increasing Impact

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED284-G

  This class addresses beginning technical writers, managers looking to improve quality and efficiency, and all those who deal with screenshots. We will show you how to make screenshots, increase their impact, place them in manuals and online documents, and choose the appropriate tool.
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• Mastering RoboHelp Office 2002

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED286

  Why pay hundreds of dollars for basic/intermediate RoboHelp training? Learn the basics of WinHelp, WebHelp and HTML Help development--plus real world tricks and tips--with this 200-page tutorial manual.
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• So You Want to be a Technical Writer!

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED255

  A 6-week course will introduce you to technical writing as a career.
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• Systems Requirements Analysis and Design Writing

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED288

  Learn how to effectively write business requirements for systems analysis and design.
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• Technical Communication Industry Certificate - Mastery Level

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED902

  Start earning your TCIC Certificate today! This comprehensive program allows you to work at your own pace, take online quizzes to test what you are learning and to submit assignments for instructor review. You will focus on performing audience analyses, determining the purpose and structure for technical documents, utilizing visual and document design, and managing complex documentation projects. No prerequisites are required however those with industry experience should excel in this rigorous course of Certificate-Based study. Deferred Credit Card Payment Plan; Corporate PO Accepted; Financing Available
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• Technical Communication, an Introduction for Current Technical Writers, Editors & Designers

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED233-C

  Get an overview of the whole field of technical communication. Expand your perspective. For current tech writers, editors, and designers.
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• Using CorelDRAW - Part 1

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED281

  Learn CorelDRAW (Part1), the most widely used illustration package on the Windows operating platform.
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• Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part I

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED250

  Covers the most basic aspects of good writing on the job.
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• Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part II: Punctuation

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED251

  This, the second of four review courses, focuses on punctuation.
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• Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part III: Achieving Clear, Concise Writing

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED252

  This review will help you develop a clear, concise, and dynamic writing style.
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• Writers At Work: A Review for Professionals - Part IV: Achieving A Professional Style

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED254

  Develop a readable style and design visually appealing documents.
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• Writing User Guides

  Distance-Education.org Course Code: DED285

  Designed for people who want to focus on writing effective user (how-to) guides.
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