About This Course
In the final course of the series, you’ll continue to solidify your core competencies of technical communication. You’ll learn how to leverage UX research practices for advanced audience analysis, write localizable content and study the mechanics of structured writing. You’ll also take a closer look at ethical considerations in using content development and management technologies, such as AI, to build scalable documentation frameworks.
We’ll survey the major industries that employ technical writers and explore opportunities for technical communication career growth. We’ll examine what technical writers have in common with closely related fields such as content strategy, instructional design and marketing communication.
What You’ll Learn
How to create data-driven personas for advanced audience analysis
Best practices for localization, inclusive writing, advanced accessibility and content development
How to use AI to build structured documentation systems and assess ethical impacts
Strategies for implementing core competencies from technical writing to closely related fields and vice-versa
How to design technical communication products such as web and social media content and use XML in a structured authoring context
