For Ian

Hey Ian. I’m well aware that I’m going overboard with this but while compiling the list for you, I realized I myself would benefit greatly from this list and I know others have asked me for the same thing, so now I can just point them here 😀

Here are five highly recommended free courses in technical writing:

1. Google Technical Writing Course

  • Platform: Google Developers
  • Overview: This self-paced course is designed for engineers or anyone interested in learning technical writing. It covers the fundamental principles of writing clear, concise technical documentation.
  • Key Topics: Document structure, clarity, concise language, and revision practices.
  • Link: Google Technical Writing

2. Technical Writing Course by Coursera (University of British Columbia)

  • Platform: Coursera
  • Overview: Offered by the University of British Columbia, this free course focuses on the essentials of technical writing. The course is part of a larger paid specialization, but you can access materials for free by auditing.
  • Key Topics: Writing process, structure, audience analysis, document design.
  • Link: Technical Writing

3. edX: Professional Technical Writing

  • Platform: edX (Offered by the University of Maryland)
  • Overview: This course teaches the principles of professional technical writing. It emphasizes clear communication, document design, and audience-specific writing.
  • Key Topics: Audience analysis, project documentation, grammar, and mechanics.
  • Link: Professional Technical Writing

4. Technical Writing: How to Write Software Documentation

  • Platform: Udemy (Free Option)
  • Overview: This free Udemy course is ideal for beginners in software documentation. It provides insights into creating user-friendly manuals and software documentation.
  • Key Topics: Document structure, style guides, writing tutorials, user guides.
  • Link: How to Write Software Documentation

5. Technical Writing for Beginners by Alison

  • Platform: Alison
  • Overview: A free introductory course on Alison that covers the basics of technical writing and communication. This course helps you understand the different types of technical documentation.
  • Key Topics: Writing reports, manuals, technical documentation, and editing.
  • Link: Technical Writing for Beginners

These courses provide solid foundational knowledge in technical writing, and they all offer free access options. You can choose the one that best suits your learning needs!