This program is designed to empower individuals across tech disciplines with the skills, tools, and mindset to create clear, useful, and professional-grade documentation.
| Role | What You’ll Gain |
|---|---|
| Technical Writers | Go from beginner to expert with end-to-end workflows, tools, and portfolio development |
| Software Engineers | Learn to write docs devs actually want to read: APIs, code examples, architecture overviews |
| Product Managers | Craft better PRDs, specs, changelogs, and user-facing release notes |
| Project Managers | Communicate complex project artifacts clearly across stakeholders |
| Tech Enthusiasts | Build a new career skill, develop a portfolio, and communicate technical work with clarity |
- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Deliverables: Weekly Assignments, Final Portfolio
- Tools Covered: Markdown, GitHub, Docsify, Draw.io, Postman, Swagger, Oxygen XML, and more
- Certificate: Issued upon completion
- Instructor: \ Tech Writer + Educator
🎯 Objectives:
- Understand the role of technical writing in modern tech teams
- Explore its value across products, engineering, and customer success
🔍 Topics Covered:
- What is Technical Writing?
- Document Types: API docs, user manuals, SOPs, guides
- The Difference Between Technical, UX, and Marketing Writing
- Traits of Great Technical Writers
- Career Paths & Use Cases in Different Roles
🔧 Role Relevance:
- Engineers: Discover how writing improves collaboration and open-source credibility
- PMs/PMs: Use documentation to support decisions and execution
- Writers: Define a long-term growth path and portfolio strategy
✅ Deliverables:
- Reflection: “Why I Document”
- Quiz: Document Type Scenarios
🎯 Objectives:
- Master clarity, conciseness, accuracy, and user-focus in writing
🔍 Topics Covered:
- Writing for Different Audiences (Beginners vs. Experts)
- Voice & Tone: Adapt for teams, users, or executives
- Active vs. Passive Voice
- Paragraphing & Sentence Precision
- Avoiding Jargon and Bias
- Grammar & Style Guidelines (Google, MS, Apple examples)
🔧 Role Relevance:
- PMs: Make PRDs and Jira tickets more usable
- Engineers: Create readable READMEs and commit messages
- Writers: Build habits that scale across docs
✅ Deliverables:
- Rewrite Exercise: Fix a messy internal wiki
- Quiz: Grammar & Style Check
🎯 Objectives:
- Structure complex content logically and accessibly
🔍 Topics Covered:
- Topic-Based Authoring
- Content Outlines, TOC Design, Modular Docs
- Navigation: TOCs, breadcrumbs, headings
- Planning Docs Based on User Journeys
🔧 Role Relevance:
- PMs: Design clear project wikis and release hubs
- Engineers: Organize internal dev documentation
- Writers: Build scalable doc frameworks
✅ Deliverables:
- TOC Draft for an Installation Guide
- Content Blueprint for a Product Feature
🎯 Objectives:
- Master the research process behind high-quality documentation
🔍 Topics Covered:
- Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Interview Techniques for Engineers, Designers, Stakeholders
- Reviewing Codebases, Specs, and APIs
- Research Ethics & Change Tracking
🔧 Role Relevance:
- Engineers: Share SME knowledge via interviews
- PMs: Extract accurate detail from technical teams
- Writers: Conduct research for new platforms/products
✅ Deliverables:
- Write interview questions for a feature doc
- Quiz: Ethical research & info validation
🎯 Objectives:
- Learn the essential tools used in modern technical documentation
🔍 Topics Covered:
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Markdown, HTML & Static Site Generators
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GitHub for Docs: Branching, commits, PRs
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Authoring Tools:
- Docsify, MkDocs, Notion, Obsidian
- Word, Google Docs
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Diagramming: Draw.io, Lucidchart
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API Tools: Swagger, Postman
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Screenshot, Annotation & Video Tools
🔧 Role Relevance:
- PMs: Use Docsify for internal team sites
- Engineers: Integrate documentation into codebases
- Writers: Build docs using the right tools for each audience
✅ Deliverables:
- Create a Markdown guide and publish on GitHub
- Diagram: User flow or integration map
🎯 Objectives:
- Write developer-friendly documentation that supports integration and onboarding
🔍 Topics Covered:
- API Fundamentals: Endpoints, Parameters, Responses
- Explaining SDKs and Libraries
- Code Snippet Formatting
- OpenAPI & Swagger Basics
- Tutorials, Quickstarts, and Sample Use Cases
🔧 Role Relevance:
- Engineers: Communicate APIs to users and teammates
- Writers: Improve API reference documentation
- PMs: Understand and communicate integration details
✅ Deliverables:
- Draft API reference for a mock product
- Quiz: Interpret Swagger Docs
🎯 Objectives:
- Master the lifecycle of documentation — from draft to live content
🔍 Topics Covered:
- Editing & Peer Review Techniques
- Publishing Docs: Web, PDFs, Portals
- Version Control & Changelogs
- Documentation Maintenance Plans
- Localization & Globalization Basics
🔧 Role Relevance:
- PMs: Coordinate update cycles for project wikis
- Engineers: Write effective release notes
- Writers: Keep documentation current and useful
✅ Deliverables:
- Peer review a partner’s help doc
- Update and republish a feature doc
🎯 Objectives:
- Build a professional presence and launch your documentation portfolio
🔍 Topics Covered:
- What to Include in a Portfolio (Case Studies, API Docs, Tutorials)
- Resume & LinkedIn Optimization
- Freelancing vs. In-House Roles
- Where to Get Hired (WeWorkRemotely, GitHub, Upwork, TechWriterJobs)
- Building Your Portfolio: GitHub Pages, Notion, or Custom Sites
🔧 Role Relevance:
- Everyone: Show proof of documentation skills
- PMs/PMs: Showcase feature planning, communication skills
- Writers: Position yourself for roles at top tech companies
✅ Deliverables:
- Final Project: Complete doc set (user guide, API doc, FAQ)
- Publish your live portfolio
“Whether you code, manage, write, or explore tech — your ability to explain, document, and share information clearly will define your impact. This course is your toolkit for becoming a trusted, precise communicator.”