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What is Technical Writing? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer This section covers… Introduction What is Technical Writing? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps Introduction Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 4

Technical writing is writing on a specific topic for a specific purpose to a specific audience Any writing that meets the above criteria falls under Technical Writing – be it a business proposal or a production report. It mainly involves writing on technological products. A simple example of Technical Writing is the User Manual of a mobile phone. What is Technical Writing? Introduction What is Technical Writing? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps Introduction Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 5

According to an international survey, a new technological product hits the market every _______________. (Take a Guess) These products are to be used by common people. There has to be a methodology for people to learn about the product and how to use it. Technical Writing addresses this problem. It acts as a bridge between technologists and end users, transferring information. Why Technical Writing? Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps Introduction Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 6

According to an international survey, a new technological product hits the market every __ 17 seconds___. These products are to be used by common people. There has to be a methodology for people to learn about the product and how to use it. Technical Writing addresses this problem. It acts as a bridge between technologists and end users, transferring information. Why Technical Writing? Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps Introduction Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 7

Technical Writing applies to all fields of technology. A few of these fields are: IT and ITES Pharmaceutical Automobile Aeronautical Electrical and Electronics Chemical Mechanical Almost 70% of the Technical Writers are employed with the IT and ITES industries. Fields of Application Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps Introduction Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 8

A Technical Writer is involved in creating various kinds of documents. To mention a few of them: Documents Created by a TW Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps Introduction User Manual Instruction Manual Operation Guide Installation Guide Administrator’s Guide Release Note Feature Module Product Requirement Document Online Help Web Page Apart from these documents on products, a technical writer may also be required in creating the following: Brochure Product Catalogue Business Proposal Report Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 9

Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers This module covers… Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps The Job Profile Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 10

Graduation in any discipline with the following skills: Good writing skills in English Keenness to learn Technology Basic computer knowledge Eligibility Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps The Job Profile Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 11

Creating a document consists of the following stages: Audience Analysis Information Gathering Drafting Writing Revising Reviewing Publishing Creating a Document Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps The Job Profile Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 12

Technical Writers work typically in a desktop environment. Their job demands regular interaction with Subject Matter Experts, marketing personnel, senior staff and peers. Technical Writers attend all technical meetings to enhance their knowledge. Work Environment Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps The Job Profile Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 13

Technical Writing is proving to be a very lucrative career option. Freshers getting an average salary of Rs.2,52,625 per annum. Compensation Packages Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps The Job Profile Technical Writing – An Emerging Career Source: 14

The demand for Technical Writers is huge. The demand-supply ratio is about 10:1. This huge gap in the demand and supply has given rise to more options for technical writers. They have three options of career : Permanent Employment Contractual Employment Freelancing All the three options have great scope. Options for Technical Writers Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps The Job Profile Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 15

Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Courses on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps This module covers… Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps KBuffer – its Role Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 16

KBuffer has taken initiative to create awareness among people, especially youngsters about this career option of Technical Writing. So far, KBuffer has successfully conducted 18 Corporate Training Programs 51 In-house seminars 7 College seminars Participated in 5 Education fairs 26 Technical Writing group meets Awareness Programs Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps KBuffer – its Role Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 17

KBuffer conducts Corporate Training Programs in the following areas: MS Word – Advanced Adobe FrameMaker (including Structured Interface, XML, and DITA concepts) Adobe RoboHelp Adobe Captivate Adobe InDesign Technical Writing Instructional Designing Corporate Training Programs Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps KBuffer – its Role Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 18

KBuffer conducts workshop for Technical writers on a regular basis in various cities. This workshop is a refresher to people in the field to update themselves on the latest concepts and tools. These workshops are mostly conducted during weekends. For more details on workshop, mail us at Workshops Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps KBuffer – its Role Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 19

KBuffer offers Diploma Course on Technical Writing. The duration of the program: 3 months (Regular Track) or 45 days (Fast Track) Admission Criteria: Graduates who qualify in written test and interview will be admitted to the course. Highlights: Designed in interactive and self-paced mode Includes real-time documentation projects Covers Instructional Designing also An elective a student can choose Diploma in Technical Writing Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps KBuffer – its Role Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 20

Certification – How it helps Introduction What is Technical Writing ? Why Technical Writing? Fields of Application Documents Created by a Technical Writer The Job Profile Eligibility Creating a Document Work Environment Compensation Packages Options for Technical Writers KBuffer – its Role Awareness Programs Corporate Training Programs Workshops Course on Technical Writing Certification – How it Helps KBuffer – its Role VacancyEligibility AccountsB.Com., M.Com., ProductionB.E. Mechanical ProgrammerB.E. Computer Science / M.C.A Technical Writer??? Let’s see what a company would consider as primary eligibility criteria for hiring an employee.. As you can see, there is no Degree course on Technical Writing in India whereas many universities in U.S. offer Degree courses on Technical Communication (as TW is referred to in US). The only yardstick by which a Company can measure your interest and skills in the field of Technical Writing is your Certification. Technical Writing – An Emerging Career 21

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