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Technical Writing Courses

Technical writing courses can help you learn how to create clear documentation, write user manuals, develop online help systems, and produce technical reports. You can build skills in audience analysis, information design, and effective editing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Markdown for formatting, Adobe FrameMaker for document creation, and content management systems for organizing and publishing materials.


Popular Technical Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Cell Biology, Micrometer, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Image Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    System Issues in Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Software Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Architecture

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building R Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, GitHub, Version Control, Rmarkdown, Cross Platform Development, Software Versioning, Software Documentation, R Programming, Knitr, Continuous Integration, Development Testing, Technical Documentation

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    SAP

    Designing an SAP Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Design, User Feedback, Technical Consulting, Solution Design, Solution Architecture, SAP Applications, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Data Collection, Trend Analysis

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Automation, Engineering Analysis, Leadership, Image Analysis, Communication Systems, Industrial Engineering, Human Machine Interfaces, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Global Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Social Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Sales Training, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Geometry, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Basics of Trauma Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Orthopedics, Wound Care, Surgical Suturing, Surgery, Neurology, Injury Prevention, Emergency Medicine, Triage, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Acute Care, Diagnostic Radiology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Medical Imaging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Software Systems, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    NLP in Engineering: Concepts & Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular technical writing courses

  • Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización : Universitat de Barcelona
  • System Issues in Cloud Computing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Building R Packages: Johns Hopkins University
  • Designing an SAP Solution: SAP
  • Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks: Johns Hopkins University
  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Global Business Communication: Starweaver
  • Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Basics of Trauma Surgery: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder

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