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About the Course

Technical Writing seamlessly blends the art of communication with the nuances of technology. Tailored for a diverse audience, including writers, communicators, engineers, and IT professionals, this course serves as a beacon, guiding participants toward the creation of effective technical documents tailored to specialized audiences. Starting with the fundamentals of technical writing, participants will delve into its history, discern its unique features, and grasp the core elements. This segment emphasizes audience-centric content, the journey from planning to publishing, and the importance of continuous feedback. Transitioning to design principles and tools, the course sharpens participants' skills in document aesthetics from typography to layouts. They'll also explore essential modern tools, including advanced word processors and collaboration platforms like GitHub. The next phase introduces a range of technical documents, from user manuals to API documentation, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities of writers. It underscores creating accessible, globally resonant content with cultural sensitivity and localization insights. Concluding with advanced topics and career advancement, participants will tackle complex documentation challenges, embrace multimedia elements, and explore writing for platforms like VR and AR. This segment also preps participants to build a strong technical writing portfolio and foster professional networks. By the course's end, participants will emerge as proficient technical writers, skilled in varied writing forms, contemporary tools, and ethical documentation, ready to showcase their expertise and embark on a rewarding career journey. This is a beginner to advance level of course, intended for learners with a background in Computer Science and Technology and professionals looking to upgrade their skills in Technical Writing....

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So far this is a comprehensive and clear course, and the content feels appropriate for an introductory course.

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Loved this course so much! Opened my mind a lot of new things I had no idea about. I also enjoyed the further readings, they were more in-depth and were great reads overall.

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By P

Sep 3, 2024

Generally a great primer for technical writing. The test questions are quite easy but they are mainly a reinforcement of the many key concepts covered. This course is more of a starting point to introduce those who are interested in technical writing but unfamiliar with all it may entail. Numerous pointers are given for resources and ways to move forward in the technical writing space.

By Aaron K

Aug 28, 2024

Could use some work, extra reading sections are great for the most part or just outdated/lacking in comparison. Tests could use another look over as well. However, don't fully pass on this course. I did learn a decent amount and feel like I can point myself in the right direction from here.

By Lisa G

Jun 16, 2024

Many of the external reading links contain many pop-ups and advertising. I also found a few of the external reading links to not be very helpful, they seemed a bit teen-like information, and not on the level that I would recommend

By Caroline B

May 6, 2024

The last quiz has incorrectly worded questions. It asks for items that are NOT characteristics. When the answer is chosen, it marks it as incorrect. The explanation shows that the correct answer was selected.

By Rinki M U

Aug 7, 2024

Rating should be encouraged at the end of the course. I have not finished this course so I don't know whether I would find the things I am looking for in this course or not. Till now, it deserves a 4 star.

By Moisés C

Jun 3, 2024

It would be perfect if the course would include pdf, words and others as templates and/or examples for practice by us.

By Michele B

May 29, 2024

I think that overall, it is a good course. I am hoping that there will be more exercises and real life examples.

By Talisa F

May 25, 2024

Excellent so far, but #11 on the final quiz has an error in the answer choice and grading.

By Stephanie D

Apr 26, 2024

Very informative course, but the background noise was distracting e.g., horn honking.

By Joenice G D L

Oct 3, 2024

The quiz has duplicate questions. It could improve.

By Cheryl R

Jun 7, 2024

Very informative

By Monijesu I

Jan 30, 2024

Great course

By Mendiswa M

Dec 2, 2023

great course

By JAMES A D Q

Oct 4, 2024

Just right

By John V

May 2, 2024

I liked it

By Sam

Sep 17, 2024

The lessons are good for complete beginners, but the first exam has a lot of repeat questions and some questions with more than one correct answer. This is not something you would expect from a "credible" course.

By 犬神小夜子

May 17, 2024

Because of the instructor's accent, it took a lot of work to listen to. The writing was not succinct, and I was disappointed. The course structure is good.

By Tajbibi S

Apr 9, 2024

The pronunciation is poor. Material is good and well organized. The CEO was not explained and it is in the quiz

By May A K

Apr 9, 2024

The course is not bad. But it is not so engaging. Also I feel bored while taking the course.

By Adina S O

Jul 10, 2024

course is done for people that have 0 knowledge

By Vidhi S

Aug 27, 2024

good

By Sofia S

Sep 26, 2024

A technical writing course should include writing assignments... but aside from that, the information in the course is redundant and repetitive, and the external sources provided don't always link to an actual article to read. Additionally, sources that do have direct links are often to blog posts or other unverified sources. I will not be taking another Coursera course, and wish I could get my money back for this.