• What is Technical Writing?
• Why Technical Writing?
• Fields of Application
• Documents Created by a Technical Writer
This section covers…IntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?
Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
Introduction
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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?IntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
Introduction
Technical Writing – An Emerging CareerTechnical Writing – An Emerging Career
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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?IntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?
Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
Introduction
Technical Writing – An Emerging CareerTechnical Writing – An Emerging Career
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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?IntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?
Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
Introduction
Technical Writing – An Emerging CareerTechnical Writing – An Emerging Career
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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 ApplicationIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
Introduction
Technical Writing – An Emerging CareerTechnical Writing – An Emerging Career
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A Technical Writer is involved in creating various kinds of
documents. To mention a few of them:
Documents Created by a TWIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness 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
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• Eligibility
• Creating a Document
• Work Environment
• Compensation Packages
• Options for Technical Writers
This module covers…IntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
The Job Profile
Technical Writing – An Emerging Career
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Graduation in any discipline
with the following skills:
• Good writing skills in English
• Keenness to learn Technology
• Basic computer knowledge
EligibilityIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
The Job Profile
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Creating a document consists of the following stages:
• Audience Analysis
• Information Gathering
• Drafting
• Writing
• Revising
• Reviewing
• Publishing
Creating a DocumentIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a DocumentWork Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
The Job Profile
Technical Writing – An Emerging Career
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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 EnvironmentIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
The Job Profile
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Technical Writing is proving to be a very lucrative career option.
Freshers getting an average salary of Rs.2,52,625 per annum.
Compensation PackagesIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
The Job Profile
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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 WritersIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
The Job Profile
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• Awareness Programs
• Corporate Training Programs
• Workshops
• Courses on Technical Writing
• Certification – How it Helps
This module covers…IntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
KBuffer – its Role
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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 ProgramsIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness ProgramsCorporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
KBuffer – its Role
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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 ProgramsIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training ProgramsWorkshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
KBuffer – its Role
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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
WorkshopsIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
WorkshopsCourse on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
KBuffer – its Role
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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 WritingIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
KBuffer – its Role
Technical Writing – An Emerging Career
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Certification – How it helpsIntroductionWhat is Technical Writing?Why Technical Writing?
Fields of Application
Documents Created by a Technical
Writer
The Job ProfileEligibility
Creating a Document
Work Environment
Compensation Packages
Options for Technical Writers
KBuffer – its RoleAwareness Programs
Corporate Training Programs
Workshops
Course on Technical Writing
Certification – How it Helps
KBuffer – its Role
Vacancy Eligibility
Accounts B.Com., M.Com.,
Production B.E. Mechanical
Programmer B.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.
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