Effective Technical Writing
Online | Face-to-face | In-company
Overview
This practical course is suitable for anyone who would like to develop the quality of their technical documents and the efficiency of the writing process.
From bids and proposals, to operating procedures and reviews, technical writing involves a wide range of document types and readers. Our documents are often the main visible output of our technical expertise. The quality of the document gives the reader an impression of the quality of our technical work.
This course will take you through the different stages of effective technical writing, from identifying the target audience and their needs; planning, structuring and writing your report; through to presenting the final document.
Practical exercises and activities are used extensively throughout the course to encourage learning.
Learning outcomes
The course will help you to:
- identify and understand your audience
- communicate your ideas efficiently and accurately to others in a language that is appropriate for the reader
- use best practice in structuring and writing your document
- present your final report with confidence.
Who will benefit
- Engineers and scientists at all levels who are required to produce written documents on a regular basis
- Non-technical people who write for a technical audience
Course outline
- Fundamentals of communication
- Planning: know your aim, your audience, your message and your format
- Writing: appropriate style, vocabulary and punctuation
- Reviewing: checking content and presentation
Previous delegates said
"The course made me realise a number of things I did daily and took for granted were actually wrong."
Grimley Smith Associates.
"The course had a good balance of philosophical concepts and practical focus on core skills."
KPMG.
"A very well presented course."
Tate & Lyle.
Course delivery
Online
Online courses consist of two live and interactive modules with the trainer, each lasting three hours.
Live sessions are delivered via Microsoft Teams. If you don't already have this installed, you can join as a guest in order to access the training.
Face-to-face
Face-to-face courses are delivered over one day.
Upcoming dates
There are currently no scheduled dates. Register your interest in future dates or request an in-company course quotation.
Fees
- To be confirmed
Contact us
+44 (0)1788 534496 / courses@icheme.org
Register your interest in future dates.
In-company delivery
This course is available for in-company delivery, either on-site or online. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements. Request a quotation.
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Trainer
Dr Jamie Cleaver, PhD, CEng, FIChemE
Consultant
Jamie is a chemical engineer and former academic who works as a freelance trainer and facilitator, helping engineers and scientists to develop their technical and professional skills. He runs courses on various aspects of chemical engineering, including process scale-up, and contributes to university teaching and research. He has a passion for professional skills development, and holds workshops related to effective communication, creativity, leadership, and mentoring for companies and universities.
"Jamie has proven skill and knowledge sets, which have impacted both myself and colleagues in my company in a positive manner. He comes highly recommended." UOP
"I found Jamie to be responsive, proactive, with the strategic understanding to align my business needs with a learning environment. Thoroughly good guy to work with." SNC-Lavalin
"Jamie is an engaging and inspirational trainer who works hard to help his delegates realise their potential." Evolve-Leadteam Ltd