{"product_id":"technical-writer-manager","title":"Technical Writer Manager","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis comprehensive online technical writer training helps you build foundational writing skills alongside business and management knowledge, preparing you to create professional documents, manage projects, and advance into leadership roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e260 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES2115\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective communication is essential in today's business climate, with technical writers serving as professional communicators whose roles vary across industry and context. With proper skills and experience, you can find rewarding and engaging work in many different fields in this career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this comprehensive course, the technical writing section will explore the framework of technical writing, the conventions it follows, and the essential elements all technical writing needs. The management section will teach you the basics of business and management, including key financial and accounting terms, successful negotiation strategies, the marketing process, employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, licensing, permits, and taxes. You will also learn about the seven management disciplines that are essential to success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging the creation of technical documents including analyses, reports, proposals, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethods for managing skill sets and allocating resources to meet project needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEthical issues in technical writing and business communications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRunning operations in accord with legal requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe process of negotiating, evaluating negotiation styles, and negotiation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe seven management disciplines essential to business success\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced grammar rules and effective research methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective writing for websites and social media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop management skills that will allow you to lead a technical communications team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpand your abilities as a leader and learn how to masterfully manage people and projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain an understanding of legal and financial regulations to better manage your team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet yourself apart from competitors by receiving management training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a professional writing portfolio to showcase your work to current and potential employers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe prepared for technical writing jobs in a variety of industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical Writing Course \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Technical Communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour Role as a Technical Writer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon Types of Technical Writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Seven Principles of Good Writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWriting as a Process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRough Draft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevising and Editing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWriting for the Web and Social Media\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical Writing and Artificial Intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to Find a Job in Technical Writing (Optional Lesson)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManagement Training\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial and Accounting Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarketing Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategic Management in Operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal Issues in Operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal Aspects of Contracts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTax Issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganizational Development and Change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNegotiating Strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness Best Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganization Leadership and Decision Making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject Management for Executives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeven Management Disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. 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The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment into each course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Writing Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTechnical Communication: A Reader-Centered Approach, \u003c\/em\u003eby Paul V. 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He has worked extensively with the Project Management Institute, previously leading a team that developed a practice standard for Earned Value Management Systems and volunteering as a subject matter expert for an update to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Partridge holds a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science from Texas A\u0026amp;M University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. 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