Technical Writing Mastery™
Technical Writing Course Features
SUBJECT
Technical Writing
DURATION
2 Days
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Technical Writing Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Technical Writing Course Summary
Module 1
Technical Writing Foundations
Module 2
Clear and Concise Content
Module 3
Planning and Organisation
Module 4
Editing and Proofreading
Module 5
Technical Report Writing
Module 6
Technical Proposal Writing
Module 7
Online Content Writing
Module 8
Writing Complex Information
Participant Challenges
You often feel frustrated when your writing is misunderstood, overly technical, or fails to keep the reader engaged. Important points get lost in dense language, formatting feels inconsistent, and the message lacks clarity. You spend too long editing, unsure if your words hit the mark or cause more confusion. Feedback from colleagues highlights missing details, unclear logic, or overcomplicated language. You want to explain ideas simply but struggle to structure complex content in a readable way. Pressure to deliver documents quickly only adds to the difficulty, and you often settle for drafts that feel incomplete. If you do not address these issues, miscommunication will persist, damaging your credibility and slowing progress. Ultimately, poor technical writing limits trust, weakens collaboration, and reduces the impact of your work.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course helps you write with clarity, structure, and purpose so your technical documents engage the reader and drive measurable results. You develop the ability to simplify complex content, eliminate ambiguity, and communicate ideas confidently across multiple formats. You learn how to organise your thoughts, format content for impact, and edit with precision to improve readability and accuracy. Your team benefits from streamlined communication, fewer revisions, and better project alignment. Your organisation sees faster delivery, improved consistency, and stronger stakeholder engagement. In the long term, you become a valued communicator who turns technical knowledge into clear, credible, and actionable content your readers embrace.
Day One
Writing Technical Documents™
Module 1: Technical Writing Foundations
Outcomes
• Learn the key principles of technical writing to improve clarity in your documents • Identify the needs of your target audience to customise your technical documents • Develop an awareness of technical writing pitfalls to help you prepare for them
Syllabus
Audience Analysis, Reader-Centred Writing, Document Purpose, Plain Language Standards, Communicative Goals, Technical Context, Authorial Voice, Genre Identification, Information Intent, Lexicon Development, Knowledge Structuring, Message Clarity
Module 2: Clear and Concise Content
Outcomes
• Eliminate jargon and redundant words to improve the overall understanding of your text • Use active voice and build sentences and paragraphs logically to ensure a smooth flow • Develop a house style, including formatting and white space to show consistency
Syllabus
Plain Language, Conciseness, Sentence Simplification, Active Voice, Jargon, Paragraphs, Syntax, Semantics, Language Efficiency, Redundancy, Word Economy, Sentence Control, Stylistic Uniformity, Readability, Flow Management, Visual Formatting, House Style
Module 3: Planning and Organisation
Outcomes
• Know how to plan and organise your content to create well-structured documents • Outline technical documents using headers and sub-headers to guide your readers • Discover the design principles for tables, charts, and diagrams to convey data clearly
Syllabus
Document Architecture, Content Outlining, Information Hierarchy, Section Sequencing, Navigational Aids, Structural Planning, Layout Structuring, Organisational Patterning, Visual Planning, Page Design, Text Structuring, Document Navigation, Content Grouping
Module 4: Editing and Proofreading
Outcomes
• Identify and correct grammatical errors by hand to maintain your writing style • Use editing software only as an assistant to streamline your proofreading process • Lead collaborative editing and facilitate team contributions to harness other resources
Syllabus
Proofreading, Grammar, Syntax Verification, Sentence Correction, Punctuation, Editorial Judgement, Style Guides, Style Checking, Language Consistency, Manual Editing, Error Recognition, Linguistic Precision, Accuracy Standards, Text Integrity, Format Checking
Day Two
Writing Reports and Proposals™
Module 5: Technical Report Writing
Outcomes
• Identify the key report objectives and design your report to meet each one • Highlight critical points and vary the style to tailor your reports for various audiences • Learn to present data, findings, evidence, and references to support your documents
Syllabus
Report Structuring, Objective Alignment, Findings Presentation, Analytical Framing, Data Commentary, Results Interpretation, Summary Drafting, Audience Adaptation, Evidence Inclusion, Report Formatting, Referencing Systems, Source Attribution, Content Prioritisation
Module 6: Technical Proposal Writing
Outcomes
• Identify the needs of your target audience to ensure you meet their requirements • Structure your proposals to reveal knowledge of the problem and need for a solution • Write persuasive proposals to win sponsor approval and funding for your projects
Syllabus
Proposal Organisation, Problem Definition, Audience Needs Analysis, Solution Framing, Strategic Language, Proposal Justification, Persuasive Strategy, Outcome Planning, Stakeholder Orientation, Executive Summary, Argument Logic, Benefit Highlighting
Module 7: Online Content Writing
Outcomes
• Use multimedia and optimise your content for search engines to increase visibility • Build user-friendly web content and meet accessibility laws to enhance user experience • Write compelling emails without relying on AI to ensure your human voice is heard
Syllabus
UX Writing, SEO Integration, Accessibility Compliance, Digital Readability, Navigation Clarity, Platform Adaptation, Mobile Content, Style Consistency, Online Formatting, Engagement Strategy, Hypertext, Content Responsiveness, Content Scanning, Media Alignment
Module 8: Writing Complex Information
Outcomes
• Streamline your complex data and use literary devices to explain concepts plainly • Use clear definitions and provide context to aid comprehension and reduce confusion • Anticipate and address potential questions to improve your reader engagement
Syllabus
Data Simplification, Concept Explanation, Technical Definition, Conceptual Clarity, Instructional Structuring, Cognitive Accessibility, Sentence Decomplexification, Knowledge Scaffolding, Thought Sequencing, Contextualisation Models, Concept Mapping
Technical Writing Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 2 Days
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Technical Writing Open Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 2 Days Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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Start
15 May, 2025
End
22 Sep, 2025
- Technical Writing Mastery
- 04 Places Remaining
£895
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Technical Writing Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd