Course code TECW 1102

Credit 0.5

Length 6.5 hours

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Update your skills by adopting the techniques of successful technical writers. Explore trends in the technical communication profession and the growth in the application of online writing. Discuss the development of a work portfolio and its use as an employment aid. Review the key characteristics necessary for success in this field.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • The technical communication profess10n
  • Current trends/future directions
  • Plain language and clear communication
  • Transferable skills
  • Developing a portfolio
  • Finding work

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.