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You get the Technical Author/technical writing online training course, plus five additional courses You get the Technical Author/technical writing online training course, plus five additional courses. Access to the 15 modules and the related exercises from the Technical Author/technical writing online training course You send your answers to the exercises in the course back to us for review and feedback. You’ll also receive a certificate, once you’ve completed the assessments correctly. Plus access to these online training courses: Managing Software Documentation Projects Revising and Editing Content Single Sourcing and Content Reuse Trends in Technical Communication Creating Screenshots and Images for User Guides Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum Technical Author/Technical Writing Course The purpose of technical documentation (7:50) The different models for technical documentation (9:33) What is a technical author? (20:55) Adopting a user-centred design approach (14:46) Overview of the writing process (11:13) Planning your content (13:16) Researching the product and audience (16:50) The Information Design stage (22:50) Software tools (10:50) Writing the topics – Overview (23:42) Writing the topics – How to write and present different types of information (13:48) Writing the topics – Using images and videos (10:48) Writing the topics – Index, Search and Metadata (18:01) Hyperlinking (5:51) Reviewing and editing (14:00) End of course (5:19) Single Sourcing and Content Reuse Start Read Me First Introduction (1:19) Definitions (10:29) Why Single Source? (11:28) When Single Sourcing Might be a Bad Idea (1:48) General Approach (7:04) Writing for Reuse (15:44) Structured Writing (1:53) Planning (8:43) Publishing (4:50) Tools (16:20) Summary (2:06) Managing Software Documentation Projects What is Technical Documentation? (19:50) Making the Business Case for Technical Documentation (14:39) Estimating Time Budgets for Documentation Projects (24:06) Technical Documentation Standards (7:30) Metrics in Technical Documentation (27:44) Developing User Documentation in an Agile Environment (13:02) Courses Included with Purchase Creating Screenshots and Images for User Guides CourseEfficient ways to create professional-looking diagrams, images and screenshots Cherryleaf£125 Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the association representing the international technology community. Its goal is to provide a unified voice, global advocacy and leadership, and to advance industry growth through standards, professional competence, and education and business solutions. In order to most efficiently serve the industry and its members, CompTIA has developed specialized initiatives and programs dedicated to major areas within the IT industry. They include, convergence technology, e-commerce, IT training, software services, certification, public policy and workforce development. This bundle offers incredible value for money for anyone looking to get CompTIA certified. It includes 6 separate certification courses, spanning a variety of disciplines and technical fields from IT technician skills, to networking, and IT security, plus more!

This online course covers how technical communicators can use Generative Artificial Intelligence to help them: Be more efficient Create better deliverables for their users We went through all the key stages in a technical writing project. At each step, we investigated whether AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude could make a Technical Writer's job easier and better. After a lot of research and testing, we ended up with the content for this course. The course provides a framework that attendees can use to identify opportunities and best practices for integrating ChatGPT, Claude, LLaMA, and similar tools into their technical authoring processes – creating, managing, and delivering technical content. Why attend this course? Integrating AI and natural language processing technologies promise to make Technical Writers more efficient and more effective at what they do. By attending this course, you’ll gain a better understanding of how generative AI can be used by technical communicators. You learn a framework you can use for using tools such as ChatGPT at the different stages of a technical writing project. Who is this course for? This course is for people who have some experience of technical writing, and who want to improve their skills. What will I learn? You’ll learn and practice: What are AI technologies and their relevance to technical writing? Career opportunities and threats How you can use AI at different stages of the documentation process. We cover topics such as planning, writing, reviewing, and production. How to work more efficiently. How to work more effectively. The course does not go into much detail about using generative AI to create images, audio or videos. Learning Materials The course comprises online training modules (4.75 hours of video, plus handouts), which you can complete at your own pace. The course modules are delivered over the Web in small, manageable video presentations. You can pause the videos at any time and return to the course at times that suit you. The course is roughly equivalent to a 1.5 days long classroom course. Examples The modules describe practical examples and techniques you can use right away. Demonstrations The modules contain demonstrations of the techniques and tools when they’re applied to technical writing. Exercises You’ll be given exercises to work on throughout the course. This is a great way to put your learning to practice. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum Introduction Introduction (0:56) ChatGPT and AI Basics What do the buzzwords mean? (18:19) Using ChatGPT and similar tools - Software and Websites (15:30) Prompt Engineering (17:23) Why use generative AI? Why use generative AI? (5:37) The limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI systems (7:48) Data security (10:09) Legal considerations (2:59) Quiz Section summary  Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?After enrolling, you have 12 months access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.

This course covers incident response methods and procedures are taught in alignment with industry frameworks such as US-CERT's NCISP (National Cyber Incident Response Plan), and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 41 on Cyber Incident Coordination Policy.

The course focuses on the five domains that should be known for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 exam. Learn to successfully plan and scope a pen test engagement with a client, find vulnerabilities, exploit them to get into a network, then report on those findings to the client with the help of this comprehensive course.

This two-day course builds on delegates’ instinct for resolution; using their experience of conflict coaching, mediation or purely a desire to understand these areas more. It offers a tried and tested model of mediation along with a series of practical tips and guides to help them secure a positive resolution in workplace disputes. By combining Emotional Intelligence with theories such as ‘Positive Psychology’, it also enables HR and ER professionals to provide coaching and support for managers to help them secure constructive outcomes without the need for recourse to formal grievance, disciplinary or performance management procedures.

Course Overview Learn the skills needed to land a dream IT network job and take steps towards becoming a certified technician by taking this preparatory training for CompTIA Network+ (N10-007). Passing a CompTIA Network+ exam will prove your understanding of current networking technologies along with skills related to critical security concepts and cloud computing practices. Included in this course is insightful and professional tuition for a host of networking and IT principles and how to apply them to modern systems. This CompTIA Network+ tutorial concentrates on the networking models and concepts that are most commonly used in IT systems today. You will be taught a wide range of practical IT competencies in this area, from cabling and topology to ethernet basics. Comprehensive modules for TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and naming conventions are also presented during the training. Computing is nothing without networking, so open up the doors to a lucrative set of abilities and a bright career path by enrolling now. This best selling CompTIA Network (N10-007) has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth CompTIA Network (N10-007) is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The CompTIA Network (N10-007) is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The CompTIA Network (N10-007) is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the CompTIA Network (N10-007), you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the CompTIA Network (N10-007) will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the CompTIA Network (N10-007) to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

An affordable way to master the skills of technical writing, with assessments and a certificate. Cherryleaf’s popular, and affordable, online Technical Author/technical writing course teaches you the key skills of technical writing for IT and software user documentation. It's ideal if you’re: Looking to start your career as a Technical Author, Technical Writer, or similar role Writing instructions, but you’ve never had any proper training in how to do this well You’ll gain confidence you’re approaching each writing project in the right way, and creating content that follows best practice. With our reviewed assessments option, you’ll get feedback on your work from experts. You’ll discover what you’re doing right, and how you could make it even better. This technical communication course is accredited by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators The Technical Author/technical writing training course’s content is accredited by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators, the professional body for Technical Communicators in the United Kingdom. It is an independent assessment of the course’s quality. This course is also recommended by the Society for Technical Communication (USA), the Australian Society for Technical Communication, and the Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand to their members. Now in 1080p HD resolution The video presentations in the course have been recently updated. They are in Full HD (1080p) with subtitles. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for you if you’re: Looking to start your career as a Technical Author, Technical Writer, or a similar role. Writing instructions, but you’ve never had any proper training in how to do this well. Looking to put together your own technical author apprenticeship scheme for your staff. This course is ideal for you if you need to: Create end-user documentation and other forms of instructional content with ease Master the fundamentals of technical writing Get a solid understanding of the Technical Author’s role. What is a Technical Author or a Technical Writer? Technical Authors are sometimes known as: Technical Communicators, Technical Writers, Content Developers, Information Developers and Documentarians. From prospects.ac.uk: Technical Authors communicate specialist information about how products and services work and how they can be applied or used in a way that's easy to understand. The information may be presented in the form of user guides for software applications, reference and instruction manuals for appliances, training guides, instructional videos or online help incorporated into software and operating guides. For a successful career as a Technical Author you'll need to be a fast learner, with excellent communication skills and the ability to convey factual information clearly and concisely. The work is often varied, interesting and rewarding. Comments from delegates There is something new to learn for most technical authors who are in the early stages of their career. Overall, I would say that the course did benefit me, and I can see myself revisiting parts of it in the future. Emma W., ARM plc I attended a job interview which included a written exercise where I had to jot down how I would go about designing and presenting information for the users of the service unit I was applying to. I could not believe my luck, it was as if the interviewer had designed it with the contents of this course in mind, and, as a result, I got the job! Amber A. I thought it was an excellent course – very thought-provoking and useful. The exercises were enjoyable and really helped, far beyond simply reading from a book about the tasks involved in the job. And I greatly appreciate all your advice and support. Karl D. Thank you very much for all your feed-back – I’ve been reading through this as it has come in this morning. This is really useful and very much appreciated. David H. What will I learn? In this course, we’ll take you through the process of creating technical documentation. You’ll learn and practise: The purpose and value of technical documentation (aka having an answer if people ask why you should be doing this work). The entire documentation process. We’ll explain what you need to do, from beginning to end. We cover planning, writing, editing, indexing, and production. The skills you need as a technical communicator. How to work more efficiently. This framework will help you avoid wasting time. How to work more effectively. We’ll show you how to write and design your information in a structured, useful, usable and informed way. What the course does not cover We don’t like to overhype our courses, so here are some reasons why not to get our technical writing training course. Those are: If you have requirements for your documents to meet specific regulatory documentation standards in these industry sectors: aerospace, military, railway, or automotive. Where documentation must be written to a specific XML standard. (You’ll need to take our DITA module in our advanced course as well). If you need to write technical API documentation for developers. (You’ll need to take our API module in our advanced course as well). Apart from that, this course will help you create the user assistance for your application or product. Duration and delivery format Learning Materials The course comprises 15 modules in total, which you can complete at your own pace. The course modules are delivered over the Web in small, manageable video presentations. You can pause the videos at any time and return to the course at times that suit you. These are full of practical examples and techniques you can use right away. You can download the course handouts as Word or PDF files. Your project You’ll be given a project to work on throughout the course. This is a great way to put your learning to practice. Feedback You’ll also have option of getting feedback on your exercises from an instructor. Duration With the time needed to complete the exercises, you will need to allocate around two days in order to complete the course. You can spread this time over a few days, weeks or months. You have access to the course for 13 months. If you need more time, contact us. Based in the United States or mainland Europe? We've designed the course to work for people living all around the world. On the videos, you'll hear a lovely, clear British accent. Our expertise As well as teaching technical communication, we also create end-user documentation, Help and UI text for clients. This means every course is based on practical experience of technical writing in today’s environment. The techniques you’ll learn on this course are the same ones used by our projects team. Professional certification as a technical communicator Cherryleaf’s training courses can help you be admitted to the national professional body for technical communicators in the UK (it also has members around the world) - The Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC). Junior Members, Members and Fellows are certified by the ISTC through a vetting process, with Members and Fellows entitled to use the initials MISTC or FISTC after their names. Being a member of the ISTC can help in having your skills and experience recognized by others. Reviewed assessments and certificate This reviewed option comes with a certificate at the end of the course. You send your answers to the exercises in the course back to us for review and feedback. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum First Section The purpose of technical documentation (8:53) The different models for technical documentation (9:52) What is a technical author? (21:24) Adopting a user-centred design approach (10:38) Overview of the writing process (10:40) Planning your content (10:24) Researching the product and audience (13:20) The Information Design stage (9:57) Software tools (10:40) Writing the topics – Overview (30:31) Writing the topics – How to write and present different types of information (13:33) Writing the topics – Using images and videos (11:43) Writing the topics – Index, Search and Metadata (16:57) Hyperlinking (5:20) Reviewing and editing (9:42) Reviewing and editing video (duplicate) (9:42) End of course (7:21) Feedback form Bonus content  Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?You have access for 13 months. If you need more time to complete the course, contact us.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.Is it possible to make one payment for multiple delegates?Yes. Contact info@cherryleaf.com for more information, and we'll explain how we can arrange this for you.

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Learn the fundamentals of writing UI text for an application UX writing and UI text are becoming more important within software and websites, particularly as Web-based software applications and mobile apps increase. This can lead to a need for the UX, marketing and technical writing teams to communicate in a common language and to establish common goals, strategies, metrics and vision. This course teaches the fundamentals of writing UI text for an application. It helps UX developers and technical communicators better understand how to create and write this type of content. Who is this course for? This course is for teams who need to provide effective UI text and inline Help in their applications, and who want to develop their skills in this area. Technical information The course modules are delivered over the Web in small, manageable video presentations. You can pause the videos at any time and return to the course at times that suit you. You can download the course handouts. You have the option of taking the course on an iPhone or iPad, using the MyTeachable app in the Apple App Store. You can preview some of the course modules. Billing information The courses are hosted and sold by via the Teachable platform. From a VAT perspective, they are the “Merchant of Record”, and receipts contain their VAT number. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum UI/UX Writing Welcome (4:53) Definitions - What is UX and UI? (6:51) Messaging components (8:52) Messaging states (11:04) How do I create UI text for an application? (11:47) Creating inline Help (3:37) What is the purpose of UI text? (1:51) Standards (4:55) Writing best practices (11:58) What skills do I need to be a UI/UX writer? (4:15) Planning (11:20) Usability (6:56) Writing for a global audience (3:18) Final project Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund for the current month and/or the previous month.