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$399

Interactive self-paced training covering the nine core competencies of technical communication as defined by the Society for Technical Communication.

Covers full Foundation curriculum
No exam registration
Exam fee not included

$799

Interactive self-paced training covering the nine core competencies of technical communication as defined by the Society for Technical Communication.

Exam registration
1 x Foundation exam fee for STC members
6 months course access

$999

Interactive self-paced training covering the nine core competencies of technical communication as defined by the Society for Technical Communication.

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Full 12 months course access
Personal 1-hour Zoom Exam prep

People who wish to demonstrate their current knowledge of Technical Communication as defined by the Society for Technical Communication (STC) should sign up for this course. We believe it’s the best self-guided approach to prepare for the examination.

If you purchased a Pro or Ultimate study package there is no further payment required to sit the exam provided that you are a member of the STC. Your course fee includes exam registration and the fee to sit the exam once. It's worthwhile signing up as a member of the STC to take advantage of the discounted course fee.

The course (and the exam) is based on the textbook, Technical Communication Today by Richard Johnson-Sheehan. You should purchase a copy of the book (5th or 6th edition) and read it as a central part of your study. We recommend that you search online for the best options to purchase a copy of the 5th or 6th edition of this book. Pearson publishing offers several options including a monthly rental. You can find the details at Pearson Publishing.

Yes, the Society for Technical Communication (STC) produces a Study Guide available as a PDF. The guide sets out the framework of the syllabus and takes you through the learning outcomes in each of the nine core areas of study.
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Opportunities exist for Technical Writers who produce product and end-user guides, software instruction manuals and Standard Operating Procedures. Other Technical Communicators are more closely aligned with Corporate Communications teams and may work on Knowledge Management initiatives such as Wiki and Community sites and promote collaboration through team sites on the corporate intranet. There is an increasing demand for writers and editors also skilled in visual communication principles and digital publishing, particularly in social media such as LinkedIn and in creating content for web sites, project updates, presentations, whitepapers and more. Technical Communicators are also well-suited to work in sales enablement, proposals, government tender responses and grant applications.

It is not a matter of advantage but one of depth and an independent validation of current best practice as defined by the pre-eminent body of industry professionals, the STC.

No! We built the whole course so you can explore the breadth and depth of the content as you see fit. You can skim content you already know well and drill down for more details when you want to using interactivity such as rollovers, popups and mini-sites. The Review & Revise sections were developed to give you just the essential details - without instruction or context - and do look a bit like PowerPoint slides.

The time you take to complete the course is entirely up to you. It is a self-paced course and you are free to revisit any learning module as often as you wish. Here are some ways of thinking about how long you might spend on the course: There are nine core modules of learning covering the core skills of technical communication. We’d suggest you spend around 3 hours on a module; working through the content, reading the related areas of the textbook and testing yourself on the quiz section. So – if you spent, 3 hours on each module and nothing more, you’d have covered the course content in twenty-seven hours. You could do that at 3 hours a week or 3 hours a day – whatever works best for you. Most people prefer to take their time, go back and review sections as it suits them. This course is designed so that you can suit yourself about navigation, review and the time spent on each area.

No! We have video introductions of each of the nine modules plus a Welcome to the course video. The detailed instruction relies on text, graphics, diagrams and insights revealed through interactivity – where the learner chooses to explore a particular element further. We have included some short video clips that you may also find useful but the course itself is not video based. We don’t do webinars but you can contact an instructor any time by sending an email to info@accreditedprofessional.com

Better than the average - even in these times! We went straight to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics -Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections to look for some independent and authoritative advice. Here's what we found under Job Outlook: "Employment of technical writers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will be driven by the continuing expansion of scientific and technical products. An increase in Web-based product support should also increase demand for technical writers. Job opportunities, especially for applicants with technical skills, are expected to be good." Do your own search and see if there have been any updates since then. Use 'bls' in your search and something like job prospects for technical writers. They tend to use technical writer rather than communicator.

Demonstrates validated knowledge, experience, and competency via independent accreditation. Rewards personal effort and provides a portable career credential Distinguishes you from others in the workforce Shows engagement and commitment to the profession. For those of us who appreciate words, style, language and communication, it's fun 😊

No. Our emphasis is on you, the individual. This is a self-guided, self-paced course. Everything is organized to suit you and your schedule. The flip side to that is - we don't hound you to get busy and start studying or prompt you along the way. You have to supply the motivation.

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