Developing Project Management Skills as a Technical Writer
Developing Project Management Skills as a Technical Writer
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Overview
Project Management Skills for Technical Writers is a thorough project management course designed to help technical writers handle projects with precision. Learn the essential skills required to develop, plan, and execute projects efficiently, ensuring that your documentation is consistent with the project’s goals and timeframe.
The course covers fundamental project management topics such as project scope definition, work breakdown structure (WBS) creation, and user guide design. Each session teaches you how to handle each aspect of a project while adhering to high technical writing standards.
After completion, you will have the tools you need to distribute assignments, track progress, and ensure a project’s success. This project management training guarantees that your technical writing is clear, organised, and delivered on time.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certification and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hard Copy Certificate for £15.
Why study this course?
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.
The Developing Project Management Skills as a Technical Writer is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
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Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:05:00 | ||
| Course Materials | 00:00:00 | ||
| Unit 1: Define Plan for Managing the Project | |||
| Project Management – Definition of a Project | 00:11:00 | ||
| Project Management Documentation | 00:09:00 | ||
| Project Management Process | 00:11:00 | ||
| Knowledge Areas of Project Management | 00:05:00 | ||
| Exercise – Define Project Goals | 00:14:00 | ||
| Unit 2: Define Scope of the Project | |||
| Define Scope | 00:04:00 | ||
| Identify Needs | 00:16:00 | ||
| Exercise – Identify Needs, Define Requirements | 00:02:00 | ||
| Define Scope: Example | 00:05:00 | ||
| Unit 3: Plan How to Manage the Project | |||
| Project Plan – Knowledge Areas to Consider | 00:29:00 | ||
| Knowledge Areas: Example | 00:05:00 | ||
| Exercise | 00:01:00 | ||
| Unit 4: Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) | |||
| Define Activities. Sequence Activities. | 00:05:00 | ||
| Define Activities: Exercise | 00:09:00 | ||
| Unit 5: Design the User Guide | |||
| Strategy for Structuring the Content | 00:05:00 | ||
| Organise High-Level Tasks in a Logical Sequence – Part 1 | 00:15:00 | ||
| Organise High-Level Tasks in a Logical Sequence – Part 2 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Unit 6: Distribute the Work & Track the Project Progress | |||
| RACI Matrix | 00:07:00 | ||
| Tasks and Topics Distribution in the Team | 00:09:00 | ||
| Using Excel as a Gantt Chart | 00:04:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Developing Project Management Skills as a Technical Writer | 00:00:00 | ||
