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"This course was created to help learners apply practical technical communication strategy to appropriate use cases. It’s designed to move beyond theory and into formats that professionals actually use."
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Applied Technical Communication
Turn technical writing into professional power. Build content that gets used, documents that drive decisions, and skills that stand out in any team.
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Course description
Applied Technical Communication is where technical writing turns into practical expertise. This high-impact course takes learners beyond concepts, offering guided experience through a series of scenario-based projects focused on documentation, editing, and communication challenges faced in modern workplaces.
Participants will explore the differences across document types, then put their skills into action by drafting instructions, policies, flowcharts, and more. With a strong focus on usability, precision, and collaboration, learners will gain experience selecting appropriate editing levels and applying current communication tools and strategies.
Each activity mirrors the types of challenges professionals encounter on the job. The final assessment allows learners to demonstrate editing mastery by revising a professional document and developing a polished policy using advanced review techniques. This course equips learners with tangible results and proof of their abilities through a professional-grade portfolio.
Course outcomes
- Create Purposeful Documents
Produce clear, audience-focused materials like instructions, policies, and procedures with intent and confidence. - Apply Editing Strategies
Learn how to choose the right editing level, from light touch-ups to deep structural changes. - Build Visual Content Tools
Use diagrams, flowcharts, and structured visuals to make complex ideas easier to understand and apply. - Manage Feedback and Revisions
Incorporate peer and stakeholder input to strengthen accuracy and clarity across collaborative projects. - Craft with Clarity and Impact
Write and revise content that communicates complex ideas with precision, relevance, and usability. - Assemble a Professional Portfolio
Complete a polished editing and documentation project that proves your skills and showcases your communication value.
The learning experience
This course is designed for professionals and job seekers ready to take their technical communication skills to the next level. No prior experience is required, though basic comfort with writing and editing is helpful. Learners will complete practical assignments, collaborate with peers, and leave with a professional project they can share.
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This course is designed by RIT and delivered on the edX platform. Enrollment is available exclusively at edx.org. Please visit the edX website to explore more detailed information about pricing options, start dates, time commitment and more.
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Insight
"This course was created to help learners apply practical technical communication strategy to appropriate use cases. It’s designed to move beyond theory and into formats that professionals actually use."
Value
"I want learners to walk away knowing how to adapt their technical communication to different contexts, tools, and teams. The confidence to revise, deliver, and own content is a career-changing shift."
Flexible. Applied. Built for business.
Exploring this for your team, not just yourself? You're in the right place. RIT Certified courses and certificates deliver high-impact ROI whether used off the shelf or tailored with our team to align with your workforce strategy. Each offering builds in-demand skills that help teams grow, retain talent, and stay ahead in a world of constant change. We don’t just deliver training. We help you plan for what’s next.
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