Writing Technical Documents™
Technical Writing Course Features
SUBJECT
Technical Writing
DURATION
1 Day
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
Participant Challenges
You often write technical content that feels unclear, overly detailed, or difficult to navigate. Readers miss key points, and your documents require constant rewriting or explanation. You feel unsure about structure, tone, or formatting and struggle to edit with confidence. As deadlines loom, errors slip through. Act now or risk confusing stakeholders, weakening trust, and undermining your professional authority long-term.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course helps you write technical documents that are structured, concise, and easy to understand. You develop the skills to plan technical content clearly, simplify complex information, and edit with precision. Your writing becomes more effective and professional. Long-term, you boost clarity, reduce errors, and strengthen your impact across teams and projects.
One Day
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
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
- 1 Day
- 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
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 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
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 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
- 1 Day Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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15 May, 2025
- Writing Technical Documents
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£495
+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