21 Sep Technical Writing Certificate Course
Start Your Career as a Technical Writer — Step-by-Step, With Mentors Who Care.
A course where you learn more about AI usage in technical writing every week.
Registration is open for Batch 24
- Option 1: Technical Writing Certification Course (10 weeks, 20 sessions): April 25-Jun 28, 2026
- Option 2: Technical Writing + API Documentation Certification (13 weeks, 26 sessions): April 18-Jul 19, 2026
Maximum Benefit
- Avail Early Bird Offer
- Avail Installments on UPI payment (3 if you register in Feb-March 2026, 2 if you register in April, 2026)
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Course Options
- Option 1: Technical Writing Fundamentals Certification
- Dates: April 25-June 28, 2026
- Sessions: 10 Weekends, 20 Sessions, 64 hours
- Option 2: Technical Writing with API Documentation Certification
- Dates: April 25-July 19, 2026
- Sessions: 13 Weekends, 26 Sessions, 75 hours
- Two exams: one for technical writing and one for API Documentation
Course offerings
- Basics: Introduction, DDLC, Style guide, template, American English usage, Global Authoring rules, DITA Guides
- Project Management: Agile with JIRA
- Trends: AI in Technical Writing with Copilot, Markdown with GitHub
- Authoring Tools: MadCap Flare, Confluence
- Video Tool: Camtasia
- Image tool: SnagIt and other tools
- Freelancing, Career and Job: 2-day module
Courses for Experienced Technical Writers
“We believe in learning by doing — not just listening. Each session gives you a deliverable that mirrors real documentation tasks.”
Tech Writer’s Tribe Academy Mentors
Course Overview
- W1 (Apr 25-26): Introduction + DDLC + Creating Clear Visuals
Activity: Work like a technical writer on a document - W2 (May 2-3): Technical Writing: English and Content Usage
Activity: Grammar + Writing for UI - W3 (May 9-10): Global Authoring Processes i
Activity: Writing Topics (DITA) + Minimalism - W4 (May 16-17): Docs‑as‑Code & Collaboration
Activity: Markdown + GitHub - W5 (May 23-24): Guide Saga
Activity: Write 4 guides with templates
- W6 (May 30-31): MadCap Flare Workshop
Activity: A doc project with output - W7 (Jun 6-7): Agile + Confluence
Activity: Use JIRA + A Sample project - W8 (Jun 13-14): Camtasia
Activity: Create Product Video - W9 (Jun 20-21): AI in Technical Writing
Activity: A project using Copilot - W10 (Jun 27-28): Career, Resume, LinkedIn, and Freelancing
Activity: Build your profile - W11-13 (Jul 4-Jul 19): API Documentation
- Sessions: 26 sessions in 13 weeks
- 26 online live sessions + Personal Care
- Assignments: Evaluated and Feedback provided
- Personal Care: Three 1:1 meetings of 1 hour each
- Resume: Guidance provided
- Mock Interviews: Help in preparation of interviews
- Resources: Recording and Toolkit shared
- Successful Certification: After scoring a minimum of 70% marks
- Job Assistance: Continuous support to certified students
This program is ideal for:
- Fresh graduates looking for their first writing role
- Content writers transitioning to technical writing
- Home makers or professionals returning to work
- Engineers who want to polish writing and documentation skills
- Professionals from other fields
- Technical Writers from Hardware or Non-IT domain
Learning Beyond Theory:
- 26 live sessions (recordings provided)
- 3 personal mentorship calls
- Recording provided for 6 months
- Practical assignments reviewed by mentors
- Certification after successful completion (70% or above)
- Career guidance + interview preparation
- Access to community groups and alumni network
This course helps you earn the following two types of certifications:
- Only Technical Writing Fundamentals Certification – Sessions: 10 Weekends, 20 Sessions, 60 hours
- Technical Writing with API Documentation Certification- Sessions: 13 Weekends, 26 Sessions, 75 hours
You’ll earn a “Certificate of Successful Completion” after:
- Submitting all assignments
- Scoring 70% or above in the evaluation
- Participating in the final project
- Attending 80% sessions
After Early Bird offer is over, Full Fee is implemented. Fee for all categories changes accordingly.
Terms for Fees:
- Individual: Refers to someone who has work experience in any field and joins the course alone.
- Student/Homemaker: Refers to someone who has no work experience.
- PayPal: Refers to those who cannot pay in Indian Currency. They pay in USD.
- Annual Members (Zulu/Pygmies/Masai): Refers to those who have a paid annual membership. For membership details, check Annual Membership.
Fee Details:
For exact amount, see the Registration page.
Range of fee (By Direct UPI payment or PayPal):
- Course 1 Technical Writing Course (10 Weeks)
- Early Bird: INR 25,599 to INR 29,000
- Full Fee: INR 25,599 to INR 32,000
- PayPal: 450 USD
- Course 2 Technical Writing with API Documentation Course (13 weeks)
- Early Bird: INR 31,999 to INR 37,000
- Full Fee: INR 31,999 to INR 40,000
- PayPal: 550 USD
Other discounts:
- Tech Writer’s Tribe Annual Members get a flat discount from 25% to 10%. For membership details, check Annual Membership.
- TWT Current Volunteers: Flat 10% on Full Fee
Summary: Batch 23
- Duration of Training: 2-3 Months
- Only Technical Writing – Sessions: 10 Weekends, 20 Sessions, 60 hours
- Technical Writing with API Documentation- Sessions: 13 Weekends, 26 Sessions, 75 hours
- Dates of Sessions:
- Apr 25-26
- May 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
- Jun 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
- API Course: Jul 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 (10.15 AM-12.45 PM)
- Time: 2.30-5.30 PM Indian Standard Time (For 20 sessions of the first 10 weeks)
Testimonials
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Course Curriculum
Dates: Apr 25-26
Week 1:
- View two recordings of 3 hours each
- Understand the concept
- Complete Assignment 1 and submit
Introduction to Technical Documentation and Technical Writing
- What is Technical Documentation
- Industry and Domains using Technical Documentation
- Key components of Technical Documentation
- Who is a Technical Writer?
- Key Skills Required
- Types of documentation:
- User documentation
- Technical documentation
- API & developer documentation
- Internal documentation
- Roles & career paths in documentation
- Global job market & expectations
Software Development Basics for Writers
Key Topics
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Agile & Scrum for documentation teams
- Understanding DDLC
Creating Clear Visuals: Diagrams, Screenshots, and Designs with SnagIt, Draw.io & Canva
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Capture and annotate screenshots using SnagIt
- Create structured diagrams and workflows using Draw.io
- Design polished visuals and presentations using Canva
- Combine outputs from all three tools into professional visuals
Hands-on
- Analyze real documentation from leading tech companies
- Work on a document to know how a technical writer works
- Map documentation to SDLC stages
Dates: May 2-3
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
Fundamentals of Technical Writing: English and Content Usage
Key Topics
- American English
- Grammar
- Parts of Speech (According to technical documentation requirement)
- Syntax (Sentence construction, Voice, Tense, wordiness)
- Plain English
- AI and Technical Writing English
- Plain language
- Minimalism
- Information architecture basics
- Style guides (Microsoft, Google)
Hands‑on
- Rewrite poorly written documentation
- Create a mini style guide
Dates: May 9-10
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
Global Authoring Processes in Technical Writing
- Audience analysis & user personas
- Structured writing
- Topic-based authoring (For DITA and other doc processes)
Authoring Types
- Modular Writing
- Topic-based writing
- Task-based writing
- Scenario-based writing
- Feature-based Writing
Documentation Quality Check
- Quality Measurement
- Readability Index
- Validations
Dates: May 16-17
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
Docs‑as‑Code & Collaboration
Key Topics
- Docs‑as‑code concept & benefits
- Markdown & reStructuredText
- Version control with Git & GitHub/GitLab
- Pull requests & reviews
- Continuous documentation deployment
Tools
- GitHub
- VS Code Editor
- Markdown
Hands‑on
- Author using Markdown
- Create and manage documentation in a Git repository
Dates: May 23-24
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
The Guide Saga with the usage of AI
Key Topics
- User journeys & task‑based documentation
- Writing Release Notes, User Guide, Installation guide & tutorials (Quick Start Guide)
- Accessibility & inclusive documentation (WCAG)
Hands‑on
Write guides with global templates:
- User Guide
- Quick Start Guide
- Installation Guide
- Release Notes
Dates: May 30-31
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
Learning Technical Documentation Tools
MadCap Flare Workshop by Shrutika Dhake
In-session project (2 days, 6 hours) with Workshop: Introduction to MadCap Flare and learning how to use the single-sourcing tool to create a new project and publish it in the live practical session.
Dates: Jun 6-7
Two Workshops: Agile with JIRA and Confluence
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
June 6: Agile with JIRA for Project Management
Tool used: JIRA
For details, see Agile Module
June 7: Confluence Workshop by Mridula Menon
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
In-session project with Workshop
- Core Concepts
- Creating projects and publishing
Date: Jun 13-14
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
Video Learning: Camtasia
Creating Video using Camtasia by Yuvaraj R
- Learning Technical Documentation Tools (Camtasia for Video)
- In-session project with Workshop
- Learn to create videos for product documentation
Dates: Jun 20-21
AI in Technical Writing (Workshop)
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
- Understand how AI tools interpret prompts and generate documentation
- Write effective prompts for different documentation types (tutorials, release notes, API reference)
- Evaluate AI output for clarity, accuracy, and tone
Develop a reusable prompt library for your team or organization - Apply prompt patterns to solve real documentation challenges
- Hands-On Activities
Dates: Jun 27-28
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
Career Preparation & Job Readiness
Key Topics
- Building a documentation portfolio
- Resume & LinkedIn optimization
- Technical writing interviews
- Freelancing & remote opportunities
Day 1 – Searching and applying for jobs
Segment 1: Resume
- Functional resumes (For Freelancers)
- Chronological resumes (For a job)
- Tailoring a resume for a specific role
Segment 2: LinkedIn optimization
- Important parts of a LI profile
- Keywords and optimizing profile
- Importance of Network (who and how many)
- Branding yourself on LI as an expert in your field
- Real-life case study (search for a job)
- Share resources: LI profile checklist, LI scripts for common use cases
Day 2: Interviews and Freelancing
Segment 1: Technical writing interviews
- Preparing for a writing interview: research required and where and how to do it
- Interview techniques: behavioral and technical
- Common questions and how to handle them?
- STAR stories: what are they and when to use them in interviews?
- Writing portfolio – how to make, when and where to use.
Segment 2: Freelancing in Technical Writing
- Do they know you even exit?
- The process of engaging with the client
- Plan, quote and price the project (Proposal)
- Strategies: cross and up-sell
Meet the Trainer: Sumedh Nene
Sumedh has been in technical communications with a global experience for over 25 years. He was a lead faculty at George Brown College, Toronto for 9 years teaching several subjects in Diploma in Technical Writing.
He has worked with clients like Cisco, HP, Philips, Deutschland Bank, Levi’s across US, Canada, India and Australia. During his time in Canada, he conducted over 100 workshops for newcomers to Canada on job search tips, tricks and techniques.
Currently, Sumedh works as an Information Architect for a multinational company based in Pune.
Dates: Jul 4-Jul 19
Instructor-led Live Online Sessions
API Documentation Course
- 3 weeks, 6 sessions
- Dates: Jul 4-5, 11-12, 18-19
- A separate exam will be conducted
- Time: 10.15 AM-12.45 PM IST
For course curriculum, see https://techwriterstribe.com/twt-api-course/
Why Tech Writer's Tribe Technical Writing Course?
- Unique Syllabus: We cover what the experienced technical writers and documentation managers recommend.
- Security of Your time, money and hope: With our professional dedicated service, we always follow the schedule and help you learn with personal care.
- Transparency in public domain: Hidden discussions, promises on calls could be misleading. We do not surprise you with broken promises. We deliver what we promise. Our promise is available on a public page (not hidden in emails or phone calls)
Core Learnings from the Course
- Thinking and Writing: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Project Management in Agile with JIRA: Week 6 – 1 day
- AI in Technical Writing: Week 9 – Prompt Engineering and Documentation with MS Copilot
- 8 Tools Workshops: Markdown, Copilot, MadCap Flare, Camtasia, JIRA, Canva, Draw.io, SnagIt (Bonus: MS Word, Google Docs)
- Resume and Interview Guidance (Week 10): Career Guidance, Resume help, Mock interview – Available only with Fundamentals Course (All 10 weeks).
Certification Type
There are two types of certificates:
- Successful Completion Certificate: Opt for Fundamentals or Refresher Certification Course
- Participation Certificate: Opt for weekend modules.
Benefits
- Learn to THINK and WRITE: The key requirement for a technical writer is to think in the right direction. The art of thinking defines how one writes.
- Get Started with Multiple Tools: The course helps you learn multiple tools so that you can qualify for multiple jobs.
- Get Trendy: Learn about new trends, Markdown and GitHub, and how to create videos using Camtasia.
About the Trainers
About the Instructor
The course will be conducted by multiple instructors led by Punit Shrivastava.
Punit Shrivastava is involved in mentoring and helping technical writing community for a long time. He prefers sharing knowledge and learning with the focus on having a skilled community. He has 23+ years of experience in the field of writing that spreads across writing for English daily, The Asian Age, and 20+ experience in technical documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. The course is built for beginners in Technical Writing (IT).
You’ll receive recordings and have the opportunity to reach mentors during Q&A hours. We understand there could be personal challenges. However, you must ensure that you attend a minimum of 80% of the sessions.
Multiple. The first two attempts are free.
Srinivas m v
Posted at 14:14h, 09 JanuaryI’m now working as a technical writer in Harman.
Since I wanted to have exposure of these courses i am interested in this.
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Posted at 11:19h, 28 MarchI am from Pune, India. I am interested in this course.
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Posted at 20:41h, 16 Junewhat’s the last date to register?
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Posted at 11:32h, 27 DecemberHello im Akash i want do this course I’m from mechanical background I want to change my field please give more info.
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Posted at 11:16h, 29 DecemberI want to enroll to this course
Chandrika
Posted at 19:53h, 26 MarchHello
I am a home maker who has taken a break for 9 years.
Kindly suggest what course would be suitable for me to start a career as a technical writer
Thank you
Aditi Panvelkar
Posted at 12:55h, 03 AprilAre seats available for this course?
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Lavanya Buram
Posted at 02:51h, 29 JuneHi,
I am interested to take full certification course and I am from non-IT. Please let me know if this course can be done from UK.
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Yes, you can do the course from any location. The session time of 2.30 PM IST should be your 10 AM.