Sunday, September 7, 2008

Sept 17 2008 - Fundamentals of Technical Writing - Online Class

Beginning Wednesday, September 17, First Class, Inc. will offer a six-week online seminar entitled "Fundamentals of Technical Writing." Lessons are released on Wednesday and Friday for a grand total of 12 lessons. A certificate of completion is included in your tuition fee.

Do you have a knack for explaining complex subjects in a way that makes them easy to understand? If so, you should consider entering the well-paying field of technical writing. You will learn how to translate complex information into easily understood language, and how to become a wizard at marrying the art of publishing with the science of technology. You'll learn the secrets of successful technical writers, including technical writing conventions, interviewing skills, desktop publishing and formatting techniques, key tips for developing graphics and templates, documentation management, and how to publish documents both on paper and electronically. You'll also learn how to get your first job as a technical writer, plus tricks of the trade that enable you to create high-quality documentation with less work.

Janet Underwood has developed technical documentation for major corporations in the computer, information technology, telecommunications, financial, and medical industries, as well as for the U.S. Army and public utilities organizations.

Tuition fee: $125. You can enroll on our website at http://www.ed2go.com/firstclass or by calling First Class, Inc. at 202-797-5102.

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