DocuTools™ Writing System
Writing Technical Documents
and User Manuals

Highlights

	Learn to create professional technical manuals and documentation
	Dramatically reduce your writing and editing time
	Receive and learn to use DocuTools™ Formatting Software
	Receive detailed feedback on assignments your submit to instructors
	24-hour access to in-depth lessons and exercises, all online

This online, self-paced course teaches you how to create technical documents such as user manuals, operating instructions, specifications and complex procedures by applying the DocuTools™ Writing System. Using DocuTools™, you will develop technical documents for print or online that are easy to use, understand and maintain.

Skills learned

You will learn to:

• Assess the information needs of the reader
• Follow a user-centered writing process
• Gather and analyze content from existing materials
  and subject matter experts
• Organize and sequence content to meet users' needs
  and expectations
• Apply best practices for developing and displaying:
  • Simple procedures
  • Complex procedures (If/Then contingencies)
  • Processes (in table and flowchart formats)
  • Knowledge information (concepts, definitions, etc.)
  • Tables, charts and technical data
  • Graphics, illustrations and screenshots
• Review, test, and revise documents to ensure usability
• Use DocuTools™ for MS Word to quickly create and edit professional documents

This course is intended for people developing:

• User Manuals and Procedures
• Assembly Instructions
• Owner's/Operator's Manuals
• Installation and Maintenance Guides
• API and standards documentation
• Requirements specifications

Cost

This program is $595.00 plus shipping and includes
all the instruction and materials listed above.

What you receive

You will receive:

• Extensive instruction, practice and feedback
• One bound 200-page Reference Guide detailing all concepts and techniques taught during training
• One set of all job-aids and handouts
  used during training
• One CD and user license for
  DocuTools™ 5.0 for MS Word (a $199 value)
• Certificate of Completion signed by a
  Master PTA Instructor

Who should attend

Typical attendees include:

• Content experts (SMEs)
• Product managers
• Software/Hardware engineers
• IT professionals
• Quality and safety professionals
• Documentation managers

How long does it take?

The program takes 8 to 10 hours of effort, distributed over a few days depending on your schedule and priorities. Most people complete the training in as little as 3 days, while others take a week or more. Your eLearning account will need to be reset if you have not completed the training in 8 weeks.

How it works

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1	Register online
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2	Receive your course login, printed course materials and DocuTools software
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3	Schedule a live, personal walkthrough of the DocuTools software with an instructor
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4	Begin your training, completing hands-on practices and submitting Skill Checks as you go	Course Home Page Enlarge Exercise Example Enlarge Skill Check Example Enlarge
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5	Receive your certification
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