Technical Writing

Technical Writing is the process of conveying complex information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner that is easily understood by a specific audience. Coursera's technical writing catalogue equips you with the skills to create, design, and deliver effective technical documents, manuals, and reports. You'll learn key principles of good technical writing, including clarity, brevity, simplicity, and consistency. You'll also delve into the use of visual aids, technical jargon management, user-centric design, and standard tools and software used in the industry. This skill can enhance your ability to communicate intricate information in fields like IT, engineering, healthcare, finance, and more.
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    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Peer Review, Design Reviews, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, Software Design Patterns, Web Design, Experience Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Design Strategies, Technical Writing, Simulations

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