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Certificate of Technical Writing is an online professional development program that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a technical writer or improve your technical writing skills. In this online technical writing course you will learn how to write technical manuals, scientific documents, texts and articles and develop skills to write technical information for a variety of different audiences.

In this online technical writing course, you will discover a range of writing tools and techniques, including illustrations, graphics and captions, and learn how to combine graphics and text. You will also learn the conventions of academic, business and scientific writing, how to write research reports, writing submissions, manuals and instructions and introductory editing. This program is ideal for those working in a technical field, from consultants and teachers to scientists and engineers.

Course Structure

Unit - Technical Writing (Advanced)

Unit 1 – Scope and Nature of Technical Writing

• Nature and Scope
• Quality of Information
• Nature of Language
• Characteristics of Technical Writing

Unit 2 – Presentation of Technical Writing

• Presentation
• Basic Parts of a Document (Written text, Images, White space)
• Types of Images (Tables, Charts, Graphs, Photos, Drawings)
• Captions and Labels
• Main Elements (Front Matter, Body, end matter)
• Creating an Index
• Elements of Different types of Technical Documents (References, Texts, Journals, Reports, etc)
• Referencing

Unit 3 – Matching Style and Content to the Audience

• Writing for an Audience
• Writing Well
• Writing Guidelines (Jargon, Gender neutral writing, Using simple sentences, passive or active language, first, second or third person, etc)
• Spelling, Grammar
• Editing, Proof reading

Unit 4 – Planning: Developing a Logical Structure or Format

• Creating a Technical Document
• Research the Document; gather information
• Plan; decide on the format
• Write; create an outline and then write the first draft
• Verify; check the accuracy of what you have written
• Revise; amend the document before
• Writing a First Draft

Unit 5 – Collaborative Writing

• Working in a team
• Tasks and Roles
• Technical Brief
• Strategies for Collaboration
• Style Guide
• Using Templates
• Using Email Effectively

Unit 6 – Writing Technical Articles for Periodicals

• Writing for Periodicals
• Publisher Specs
• Writing Descriptions and Specifications
• Journal Abstracts

Unit 7 – Writing Manuals and Procedures

• Writing manuals
• Writing Instructions and Procedures
• Troubleshooting

Unit 8 – Writing Project Proposals

• What is a Proposal?
• Proposal Categories (Solicited and Unsolicited)
• Model for Writing Proposals
• Grant Proposals
• The Stop Format

Unit 9 – Writing Project Reports

• Types of Reports
• Progress Reports
• Completion Reports
• Review Reports
• Regulatory Reports
• Feasibility Reports
• Scientific Reports
• Elements of a Formal Report
• Executive Summaries

Study Hours

Estimated duration 50 hours

Course Delivery and Start

Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Testimonials

I really enjoyed the freedom to complete the assignments in my own time and thought the curriculum covered a lot of ground.

N. Vallence, Abbotsford, VIC | Certificate of Technical Writing

I felt supported through the course and the tutors were extremely helpful. I felt like I was able to learn new skills and gain confidence

A.Gillies, Tarago, NSW | Certificate of Technical Writing

It was challenging but I see that as a good thing – Nothing Worthwhile Doing Is Easy. In this respect, it has been a learning experience in so many ways. I am very happy with the end result, and this would not have been possible without the continuous support of your tutors.

I have already enrolled in and commenced another of your courses.

N. Giles, Durack, QLD | Certificate of Technical Writing

I had a fantastic experience! Being able to learn at my own pace was extremely helpful, especially since I had to balance work and the course simultaneously.

S. Huynh, Rozelle, NSW | Certificate of Technical Writing

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There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the  AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form  prior to enrolling and  submit here .

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How is this course delivered?

This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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Technical Writing

Technical writing is a 2-day course that includes all the elements of business writing essentials .   it then continues with a series of writing applications and exercises to show you how to develop skills in writing and presenting professional technical documents..

You will get many opportunities to rewrite your technical documents with feedback from our professional writing facilitator.

This is an interactive workshop using practical exercises, discussions and case studies.

Who should attend?

Everyone who needs to communicate complex technical information to a broader business audience.

Business writing fundamentals including:

• writing purpose – value to the readers
• readability
• Plain English, grammar and active or passive voice
• structure and layout, including Front-Focus
• image, language and tone

as well as technical writing application exercises covering:

• rewriting your own work documents by applying the fundamentals
• 1:1 facilitator feedback
• Mind Mapping as a tool for document planning
• use of appropriate structures
• the executive summary
• creating titles and headings
• writing definitions
• writing instructions and procedures

You will learn how to:

• establish your writing purpose and engage your readers
• improve the clarity and reader-focus of technical documents
• significantly reduce your writing time
• write with greater confidence and look more professional
• use the most appropriate structure and layout
• write a functional executive summary

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Professional and Technical Writing: An Introduction

Course Level Undergraduate

Course information

Area/Catalogue COMM 1051

Offered Externally No

Course ID 007624

Unit Value 4.5

University-wide elective course No

This class has not been timetabled for year 2024.

Course owner School of Creative Industries

Course Alert: This course is no longer available for enrolment

To introduce students to a wide range of professional and technical texts, and to develop students' skills in planning, drafting, evaluating and revising, editing and visual rhetoric.

Course content

Students will analyse a wide range of texts in the academic, governmental, professional, industrial, corporate and public context to understand how effective communications are constructed. Students will also practice drafting, evaluating and revising their own professional and technical communications, using the principles of reader-centredness, useability, and persuasiveness.

Textbook(s)

Anderson, PV 2014, Technical communication: a reader-centered approach , 8th, Wadsworth, Boston

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s), teaching method.

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Continuous assessment, Employment application package, Report

EFTSL*: 0.125 Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A) To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to: How to determine your Commonwealth Supported course fee. (Opens new window)

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Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.

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Join a professional network through your peers, guest lecturers and teaching staff from the industry.

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Learn from skilled academic and professional experts who will share invaluable knowledge you can use in your job.

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Many employees are expected to have professional or technical writing skills to deliver reports, tenders, specifications, business cases and proposals. ATTAR offers a range of courses designed to provide you with a broad base of knowledge and the confidence you need to master your writing tasks at work. You will receive expert training from a professional technical writer and gain invaluable skills that will stay with you throughout your career. 

ONLINE training via our Learning Management Platform (LMS) is now available!

• The Art & Science of Technical Writing
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Expert technical writer.

Learn from expert technical writers with extensive experience.

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Complete the course and receive a Certificate of Completion.

Technical writing is often dense, confusing, and full of jargon – but good technical writing shouldn’t be. In fact, the secret to good technical writing is conveying complex concepts and ideas clearly, so they can be understood by expert and non-expert audiences alike.

The Art and Science of Technical Writing will help you develop your advanced writing skills. The course will teach you how to write efficiently, how to avoid ineffective writing, and improve your understanding of contemporary grammar.

Upon completing the course, you will be able to:

• identify breaches of the fundamental principles of good factual writing
• describe the features of writing that contribute to its usability and readability
• apply design features to maximise comprehension
• describe the parts of speech and the components of sentences
• apply important rules of grammar and punctuation
• write professional procedures and reports that mirror readers’ expectations.

Learn how to translate complex data and insights into reader-friendly reports. Technical Report Writing is designed for professionals who need to prepare technical reports as part of their role. In this course, you’ll take a deep dive into the world of report writing, gaining a strong foundation on how to write effective, accurate and easy-to-understand technical reports.

This is a broad-based course that can be applied to all forms of report writing, with a particular focus on business and scientific reports.

• identify breaches of the fundamental principles of efficient technical factual writing
• write professional technical reports that mirror readers’ expectations
• review technical reports in the manner of professional editor

Being able to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts, research results or scientific opinion is an important part of scientific communication – but mastering this fine art takes specialist knowledge and practice.  If your role involves the communication of scientific research or commentary, The Art and Science of Scientific Writing is the course for you: you will develop and improve your general and scientific writing skills, gaining confidence and learning how to present the results of your research or opinion more effectively.

• identify breaches of the fundamental principles of effective scientific writing
• describe the structure and components of reports common in science
• identify styles of writing, and document design, that obstruct readability

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Conducted entirely online, you can benefit from our professional writing courses no matter where you are in the world. Our easy-to-use learning management platform allows you to start and complete the course at your own pace, and practice your learning with skill-building exercises.

Pricing Options

• 65 lessons and 4.5 hours of video content
• Including training from a professional Technical Writer, +350 page handbook, a certificate of attendance, and much more!
• 43 lessons & 2.5 hours of video content
• 60 lessons and 4 hours of video content

Remote and Classroom-based Learning

We also provide classroom-based professional writing courses or remote learning classes that simulate the classroom environment via Microsoft Teams. For more information, send an email to [email protected] .

Course Fees

Remote learning, classroom-based learning.

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Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing

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Explore writing and editing through a professional and creative lens, and gain highly transferrable skills essential to a career in writing.

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​​Are you keen to explore your creativity, while gaining solid technical skills?

The Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing offers you the fundamentals to write and edit professionally.

Working with expert teachers, you hone your writing skills in fiction and non-fiction, and sharpen your editing skills for publication. You also learn to write clearly with confidence, as well as craft, design and produce content for target audiences across platforms.

Suited both full- and part-time students, this certificate gives you broad, transferable writing and editing skills relevant to any creative or professional writing context.

Why study professional writing and editing at RMIT?

Expert educators.

Learn from active professionals who share their insights and skills.

Industry feedback

Present your work to an industry practitioner for analysis and critique.

State-of-the-art facilities

Practise design and experiment on industry-standard software.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Please note:  this certificate is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you are holding a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, you may be eligible to apply. For more information, see the  international students with other temporary (non-student) visas.

How you will learn

Learning and teaching.

All subjects in the Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing are delivered in a blended learning mode, requiring both face-to-face and online learning.

Learning activities include lectures, workshops, demonstrations, presentations, project work, practical exercises, and discussion in class and online forums. You benefit from regular feedback from your teacher and from peers in class workshopping. Industry speakers share their specialist knowledge and expertise, and in designated courses provide feedback on your work.

Assessment methods

Your assessment tasks are closely linked to work performed by professional writers and editors. You write short stories, flash fiction, articles, reviews, essays, advertising copy, online content, journal entries and more. You edit reports and publications, as well as your own and your peers' fiction and non-fiction writing. You design and produce templates, documents and publications using industry-standard software.

Learning at RMIT

The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.

Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.

Your teachers are practitioners in the field and bring their industry know-how to your classes.

Drawing on their strong networks, they organise guest speakers to share their specialist knowledge and experiences. In  BSBWRT501 Write persuasive copy , you will present your copywriting to an industry practitioner for feedback.

The design of this qualification has also been informed by an industry advisory committee comprising professional writers and editors, both in-house and freelance.

Contact hours and study load

To achieve this qualification, students must complete 12 subjects (6 core and 6 elective).

The training comprises of 824 hours of structured activities and 546​ hours of unstructured activities.

Learning outcomes

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this certificate and how they can be applied in your career are described in the  learning outcomes .

Electives and course plan

This certificate is flexible and modular in design, catering for full- and part-time students. You must complete all 12 subjects to graduate from this qualification.

Core subjects are:

• Perform writing and editing tasks
• Write fiction material  
• Write nonfiction material
• Write simple stories
• Write persuasive copy
• Implement copyright arrangements.

Elective subjects are: 

• Develop content for publication  
• Write content for a range of media 
• Document design and production
• Design and produce text documents
• Produce complex desktop publishing documents 
• Work effectively in the creative arts industry
• Provide freelance services.

Course structure

Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

With a writing and editing skill set, your career opportunities are broad.

Work exists in technical writing, corporate writing, writing in digital media, copywriting, creative writing in myriad forms, journalism and publishing. Employment possibilities range from paid positions to freelance work as either a writer or editor.

Specialised skills are in increasing demand, especially in the areas of social media, content management and copywriting. Your software skills, including facility with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office, are vital for such work.

You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Academic requirements

Prerequisites, selection tasks.

There are no minimum academic entry requirements.

All applicants must submit the selection task

Applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of an approved RMIT pathway will be able to indicate this in the selection task and submit.

All other applicants must complete and submit the selection task requirements.

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

Semester 1, 2024

Entry into this program is competitive, and applications are assessed in the order that they are received until this date, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this program, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Selection task dates

Selection task dates for vtac applicants, selection task dates for direct applicants.

If you are applying direct to RMIT, you must complete and submit your direct application. The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application. Please see the Apply page for information on eligibility to apply direct.

The selection task requires:

• A statement outlining your interest in professional writing and editing (maximum 500 words).
• You must upload your writing sample in a Word document or PDF.

Understanding pathways

Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred degree. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.

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The great thing about these pathways is that they're available across a range of study areas and can provide skills and training to help unlock job opportunities.

Many have smaller class sizes and great support from teachers, and they can allow you to gain credits for better studies.

Which means you'll get to your degree sooner than you think.

Visit rmit.edu.au/pathways to find the one that's right for you. 

Pathway options

Even though there are no formal pathways into this course, there are often other ways you can gain entry.

Credit and recognition of prior learning

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the  RMIT Credit Policy .

Further study

Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing guarantees entry into the following qualifications:

• Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
• Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing

For more information, explore our  Pathway finder , or contact  Study@RMIT .

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Tuition fees.

The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at  How to check if you are eligible .

• 2024 government subsidised place (with concession): AU$1,300* per annum
• 2024 government subsidised place (no concession): AU$6,500* per annum
• 2024 full-fee place: AU$11,500* per annum

*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Use our  fee finder  to get an estimate of your fees for this program.

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• Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$351 maximum fee for 2024.
• Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Eligibility Exemption criteria

**The Victorian Government is currently waiving three (3) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and who have studied previously, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out  how to check your eligibility

Payments and refunds

For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see  Paying your fees and applying for refunds .

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual  student services and amenities fee (SSAF) , which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2024 is $351.  

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see  Paying SSAF .

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These  additional fees and expenses  vary from program to program.

Fee assistance

You may be entitled to apply for a  fee concession or exemption  if you are in a Victorian Government subsidised place and you meet the  eligibility criteria .

If your application for a fee concession is approved, you will be charged 20% of the standard government subsidised tuition fee for your program. You will also be charged a lower rate on your student services and amenities fee (SSAF).

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

The annual tuition fee for 2022 is AU$XX,XXX.

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In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:

• Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)  in each calendar year.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)  - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
• Some programs incur  additional expenses .

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Important fee information

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Applying for refunds

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Becoming a technical communicator.

Technical communication includes a wide variety of roles and spans across most industries. Like editing and writing, technical communication does not belong to just one industry.

A technical communicator might work as an individual or as part of a small team. People working in this field may have many different titles. You are part of the technical communication world if your role includes creating or supporting:

Technical information in any format, including printed, electronic, mobile, online help

Information of any sort, such as procedures, work instructions, manuals, user guides, training, parts information

Document plans, frameworks, and single sourcing content

Work flows, procedures and instructions for business

Learning material (information design) and training content for print, electronic, or online use

Compliance based information which aligns with standards, legislation, and codes of practice

User experience, workflow analysis, design, and usability tests

Connect with your profession.

Learn from your peers., getting started recruiter register (coming soon), job opportunities, looking for a change or just curious about what’s out there.

As an ASTC member, you can receive our Job Opportunity email. We send the details to members who receive the Job Opportunity emails. The advertised jobs are a mix of contract and permanent jobs.

Subscribe by sending an email to  [email protected]  asking to be added to the Job opportunities emails.  Not an ASTC member? Join us .

Know about a Job opportunity?

If you know about a technical writer job, let us know and we’ll advertise it.  

What education do you need?

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Types of University and TAFE Courses

Most courses are studied through Distance Education  (Australia, New Zealand, Canada).

Technical Writing. 

Graduate Certificate in Information Design.

Graduate Diploma in Information Design and Management.

Technical/commercial authorship.

Technical Writing Certificate. 

Join the ASTC for full details/overview of suitable courses.

Private Education

Most courses are studied through online methods or may be available for corporate workshops.

Workshops in technical writing, technical report writing and scientific writing. 

Training in the Information Mapping method for structured authoring and business communication.

International Certification by exam in Mastering Policies, Procedures and Documentation, Mastering Business Communication, and Information Mapping Foundation. 

Technical author basic/induction training course.

Short courses and diploma/certificate awards covering subject areas in writing and journalism, information technology, business and management, education and teaching, and art and design software.

Writing and Journalism Courses

Writing and journalism online courses for personal or professional development. Learn to write, edit or publish or become a more effective communicator. Gain skills, knowledge and practical experience with the one-on-one guidance of your industry experienced tutor. Flexible learning and responsive support.

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Technical Writing Training Course – Procedures, SOPs and Instructional Materials

Technical writing training course – standard operating procedures (sops).

Ideal for tech writers in various industries, including GMP SOPs for compliance as well as other businesses and instructional writers

Overview of the Technical Writing Courses – Australia wide – public courses or onsite training course options

Well written operating procedures ( SOPs ) help employees, contractors and end-users understand information the first time they read or hear it.  A well-written standard of operation document needs to be clear, detailed and useful; as well as up-to-date when platforms/systems, procedures, products, reporting structures and end-user technology changes.

Are you up to date with technical writing skills? Training Options

Who doesn’t want to improve compliance, shorten induction time and reduce deviations caused by confusing procedures?  Or if you’re working in another area of business, you might be writing instructions for end-users, researchers, clients and/or university academics.

Standard Operating Procedures and Technical Writing

Compliance with quality standards means your technical documents need to be well-written — clear, detailed and easy to understand and implement.

If you are asked to write SOPs as part of your job role would you like some straightforward guidance on where to start and how to write? This one-day SOP Technical Writing Training Course is regularly offered in Auckland, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. It is designed to provide guidance for writing GMP-compliant SOPs and other operating procedures or instructions.

Technical Writing Course | Outline of the Tech Writing Training

Upon completion of this technical writing training course, participants will:

• understand the difference between procedural and instructional information
• learn techniques for presenting complex information
• know how to incorporate modern learning techniques into documents and reduce the documentation errors caused by ill-designed documents
• understand the role of the technical writer and how the role relates to document reviewers and documentation Approval processes
• understand the importance of good documentation practices (GDocP)
• know how to map processes and author effective, SOPs and other work instructions
• understand the  requirements for documentation formats, templates and documentation systems

Tech Writing Training Course materials

• Participants of the SOP Technical Writing Training Course will receive a copy of the presentation(s), relevant notes and workshop materials.
• A Certificate of Completion will be issued to technical writing training participants who successfully complete the assessment within the required time frame.

Who should attend this training course in Technical Writing?

This 1-Day technical writing training course is ideal for:

• including experienced SOP writers
• new graduates/University students
• writing-industry job-seekers
• GMP industry employees who write SOPs or want to transition into an SOP writing position / technical writing position
• Business leaders looking to review their quality management system (QMS) document structure to improve procedure usability
• Medical Sciences professionals, manufacturing engineers, Academics, post-graduates and others with writing responsibilities particularly in the bio-sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device or veterinary medicines industries but also applicable for a wide range of industries where technical writing and SOP writing skills are required

Technical Writing Course Price:

AUD$500.00 + 10% GST Full Day Virtual Training

Aud$550.00 + 10% gst full day classroom training.

Prices are per person and include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. (Note: Excluded for virtual training sessions)

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We also offer onsite courses to 10 or more for your employees, Academics, researchers, University staff and students (researchers and graduates).

If you need any assistance, would like a quote for personalised group training at your site or a nearby facility — or if you have a general technical writing training question — don’t hesitate to contact us at one of our offices around the world .

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Master the skill of writing with clarity, precision and accuracy in this online technical writing course

What’s technical writing?

Technical writing is usually the term given to writing about technical subjects, such as computers, machinery or equipment. This is the kind of writing one sees in instruction manuals, how-to books, and reference materials. However, this is a fairly narrow definition of technical writing. A broader definition of technical writing is any writing in which the focus is on the correct, accurate and precise communication of practical information; information that is presented in order to instruct, guide, facilitate or train. Falling under this broader definition are reports, text books, records, submissions, plans and other documents that are not necessarily about technology. An even broader definition of technical writing reflects its wide applicability to a large range of writing situations, from workplace writing to the highest levels of academic writing.

Almost all writing we come across in everyday life, in home and work, is technical writing (the exception being, of course, fiction books and magazines). The instructions that tell us how to assemble a set of shelves, a resume from a prospect employee, or a submission to a professional journal are all considered to be technical documents.

Some of the most common types of technical documents are listed below:

• Instruction manuals and handbooks
• Workplace and technical procedures
• Technical specifications (specs)
• Business proposals
• Meeting minutes
• Presentations
• Business letters
• Newsletters
• Fact sheets and brochures
• Questionnaires
• Briefing materials to support oral presentations
• Feasibility studies
• Policy statements
• Academic theses
• Reference and text books
• Technical articles in journals and other periodicals
• Web-based documentation

Any technical writing course should prepare you to write in a way that is accurate, precise and containing practical information. In technical writing the content is ordered, procedural and presented with the intention of educating or training the reader in a process or procedure. This style of writing includes instructional design, manuals, reports, plans, record keeping for example. As you can see technical writing is an important cross industry skill with wide application across many tasks.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is written by experienced industry experts, and supported by our tutors making studying technical writing online easy. If you need to learn to improve your writing for practical, precise and orderly writing then this is a great professional development course for you.  Being flexible and online this course is suitable for anyone working in a technical field, from consultants and teachers to scientists and engineers.

• anyone who needs to write with clarity and accuracy

In this technical writing course, you will:

• Learn to write technical manuals, scientific documents, texts and articles or anything else of a scientific or technical nature.
• Develop skills to write technical information for a variety of different purposes.

Technical Writing Course Aims:

• Identify a broad range of situations where technical writing is used and where you might gainfully apply those skills;
• Present technical documentation for a variety of situations;
• Determine how to write appropriately for a defined audience;
• Develop formats for different documents that follow a logical appropriate structure;
• Explain how to effectively collaborate with one or more people in the production of a technical writing assignment;
• Write items of technical writing that are appropriate for publication in different types of periodicals including: popular magazines, industry magazines, scientific journals, newspapers and e-zines;
• Learn to write easy to follow, technically accurate instructions for a variety of processes, using a variety of equipment;
• Write a formal proposal for a project;
• Write in an effective and appropriate style of report, during, or on conclusion of a project

Lesson Structure

There are 9 lessons in this course:

• Nature and Scope
• Quality of Information
• Nature of Language
• Characteristics of Technical Writing
• Presentation
• Basic Parts of a Document (Written text, Images, White space)
• Types of Images (Tables, Charts, Graphs, Photos, Drawings)
• Captions and Labels
• Main Elements (Front Matter, Body, end matter)
• Creating an Index
• Elements of Different types of Technical Documents (References, Texts, Journals, Reports, etc)
• Referencing
• Writing for an Audience
• Writing Well
• Writing Guidelines (Jargon, Gender neutral writing, Using simple sentences, passive or active language, first, second or third person, etc)
• Spelling, Grammar
• Editing, Proof reading
• Creating a Technical Document
• Research the Document; gather information
• Plan; decide on the format
• Write; create an outline and then write the first draft
• Verify; check the accuracy of what you have written
• Revise; amend the document before
• Writing a First Draft
• Working in a team
• Tasks and Roles
• Technical Brief
• Strategies for Collaboration
• Style Guide
• Using Templates
• Using Email Effectively
• Writing for Periodicals
• Publisher Specs
• Writing Descriptions and Specifications
• Journal Abstracts
• Writing manuals
• Writing Instructions and Procedures
• Troubleshooting
• What is a Proposal?
• Proposal Categories (Solicited and Unsolicited)
• Model for Writing Proposals
• Grant Proposals
• The Stop Format
• Types of Reports
• Progress Reports
• Completion Reports
• Review Reports
• Regulatory Reports
• Feasibility Reports
• Scientific Reports
• Elements of a Formal Report
• Executive Summaries

If you are thinking about becoming a freelance writer or editor this course dovetails well with Freelance Writing or Editing (Introduction) as each of these courses will help you specialise.

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Our courses are self paced. You set your own study schedule to fit around your life. Study from home on any device, at anytime!

• Can I Study from Home? Yes! Our courses are designed specifically for that. You can study our courses from nearly anywhere in Australia or even globally. You will need an internet connection and a connected device.
• Help! I'm Not A Digital Native! Don't Panic!  It's ok, many of our students left school a long time ago, and many others are still new to online learning. We will help you each step along the way from enrolment, course access, completing your first module, getting your feedback and contacting your support tutor.  We understand that it might not feel familiar to you, but we're here to help.
• Can I take a Study Break? Study with us is self-paced so that should generally be fine. But if you’ll be taking a few months off, it is best to contact Student Services so we can put your account on hold.  We allow a one-time course suspension (free of charge) of up to 6 months, depending on the student’s course end date.
• Are there Start Dates? We accept enrolments all year round, thus our motto “Anytime, Anywhere”. Students can start their course upon enrolment or put it off at a later date. However, please do note that the courses have set end dates. If you’re starting at a later date, please let us know.
• Can I have a Payment Plan? Yes, please scroll down to the bottom of the page for all of our payment options.
• Is the Course Self Paced? Yes this course is self paced.  Work at your speed through the material.  We have found students do best when submitting only one assignment at a time and waiting for feedback before submitting the next. We allow 24 months duration within which you may finish the course within your own timeframe.

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There are a lot of options for online learning, and we’re glad that you’ve decided to look into Careerline.  We want to be your go-to learning spot, so we’ll make you these promises:

You’re never just a number.  You’re a student with goals and challenges and we want to help you in any way we can.

Your goals matter.  Whether you’re just starting a new hobby or trying to transform your career, your goal is important and it’s worth your time and our devoted attention.

When you reach out, we respond.  You’re wondering right now, “Will they take my money and disappear?” When you join, you are part of the family. Need something? Just contact us and we’ll get right back to you. Have questions, concerns, or feedback about your learning? We love talking about learning, and we love talking to our customers, so we can’t wait for you to get in touch.

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First and foremost our courses are 100% online courses BUT they are still very practical!  You will learn many practical skills, do some research, field trips and much more.  

All learning is best done by doing, so our online courses are designed to give you the foundation knowledge you need and to get you out there and doing whatever it is that you love.  

This sets our students up for success. 

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Getting where you want to go with your studies and/or career, involves much more than just reading or watching a video.  Knowing how to learn, how to research and find out new information, how to judge if the source of information is any good and how to find out what is happening in your industry and creating a network are vitally important!  Our courses will help you do all that.

We have mini self assessment tests so that you can be the judge of how well you understand the material and then a set task where you will undertake some form of practical exercise.  But best of all is the one-on-one expert tutor feedback you get with each task you submit.  

Online study can by difficult but our tutors are there to help you every step of the way.  

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Technical Writing Courses

Every engineer is also a writer.

This collection of courses and learning resources aims to improve your technical documentation. Learn how to plan and author technical documents. You can also learn about the role of technical writers at Google.

Study technical writing

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Learn about the technical writing role

Are these courses for me.

We've aimed these courses at people in the following roles:

• professional software engineers
• computer science students
• engineering-adjacent roles, such as product managers

You need at least a little writing proficiency in English, but you don't need to be a strong writer to take these courses.

You will find these courses easier to understand if you have at least a little background in coding, though you don't need to be an expert coder.

These courses focus on technical writing, not on general English writing or business writing.

Technical Writing One objectives

Technical writing two objectives, tech writing for accessibility objectives, writing helpful error messages objectives, what format do these courses take.

Technical Writing One and Technical Writing Two consist of two parts:

• pre-class lessons
• in-class lessons with a facilitator and other students

The pre-class lessons provide a solid educational experience, which the in-class lessons enhance. That said, the pre-class lessons on their own are still valuable.

Ordinarily, we expect organizations (universities, software companies, and so on) to facilitate the in-class lessons. However, Google occasionally provides free in-class lessons to everyone. For details, see Announcements .

Where can facilitators find information about teaching the in-person lessons?

You can find facilitator guides and related resources for each of the courses on this site.

Writing courses

Let your passion for words inspire your writing

Introduction to Writing

A writing course is the key to composing your career in publishing, editing, and of course, writing.

Put pen to paper and create compelling content that delights your readers and meets the needs of your publishers. A writing course lets you experiment with genre, style, and narrative, helping you discover your strengths and pursue your passions.

Discover writing courses

Online writing subjects and short courses.

Undergraduate | CUR-APC100

Academic and Professional Communications

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No ATAR required. Start with a subject.

Starts 27 Nov 2023, 26 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Nov 2024

Next enrolment closes 19 Nov

Undergraduate | MAQ-ENGX1055

Techniques in Academic Reading and Writing

Starts 22 Jul 2024

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Writing for Media

Starts 04 Mar 2024

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The Craft of Academic Writing

Starts 26 Feb 2024, 21 Oct 2024

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Undergraduate | CUR-PWP-CTF

Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Publishing

The first draft of your writing and publishing career

Work on your writing, editing, and publishing skills at university level. If you’re interested in a professional communications career, start here for core skills and experience with different mediums. Launch your future with a writing qualification.

6 months full time or part time equivalent

Undergraduate | LAT-ART-DEG

Bachelor of Arts

Pursue your passion and your profession

A flexible arts degree offering a large selection of humanities and social sciences majors. Mix it up with minors and electives in business, health, and science. Develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity, and communication skills.

3 years full time or part time equivalent

Available majors

• Archaeological and Heritage Studies ,  
• Creative and Professional Writing ,  
• Crime, Justice and Legal Studies ,  
• Digital Media ,  
• English ,  
• Hindi Studies Beginners ,  
• History ,  
• Human Geography ,  
• Linguistics ,  
• Philosophy ,  
• Politics ,  
• Psychological Science ,  
• Sociology ,  
• Sustainability and Development ,  
• Visual Cultures ,  

Undergraduate | SCU-CRW-ADG

Associate Degree of Creative Writing

Develop your craft and find an audience

Build writing skills and develop a portfolio of creative work. You’ll cover biographies, poetry, short stories, YA fiction, and more. You’ll also touch on editing and publishing. Learn from experienced teachers. Connect with a community of writers. 

Online & on-campus

2 years full time or part time equivalent

Postgraduate | GRF-CPW-GCE

Graduate Certificate in Creative and Professional Writing

Write your way to a creative career

Whether you’re keen on a writing career or looking to scratch a creative itch, you’ll get an overview of the writing and information publishing industries. Build a basis for work in journalism, speech writing, public advocacy, and communications.

Discover 136 ways to study writing with leading Australian universities.

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Writing highlights

• Editing and publishing skills.
• Online writing for web, blog, and UX.
• Exposure and opportunities for publication.

Writing specialisations

• Technical writing – documenting processes and supplying instructions.
• Business writing – workplace communications and grant applications.
• Travel writing – describing distant places and peoples.

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