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Effective Writing for Engineers

The seven modules of this writing course teach the basics of clear and succinct writing. Each module takes roughly 30 minutes to complete.

Course Details

Course Description

Engineers are exceptionally intelligent and adept at figuring things out — except when it comes to technical writing. No shame to our beloved engineers — ask any one of them, and most will admit that their writing skills could use a little TLC.

The good news is that, regardless of their writing ability, engineers can (and will!) get better with the right training. Our Technical Writing Course for Engineers is designed to do just that. In our customized course (offered virtually or onsite), your problem-solving geniuses will quickly learn to write documents that are targeted, succinct, and concise.

Learning how to write more effective engineering documents just takes an engineer who’s willing to put in the work.

Course Aims

Strategic Planning and Organizational Skills

One aim is to enable writers to guide their readers through complex engineering concepts and data effortlessly, making technical content accessible and engaging for varied audiences.

Participants will be taught to devise various methods for structuring documents and reports, ensuring that information is presented logically and intuitively.

Adopt Precise Language and Construct Logical Arguments

Participants will refine their ability to select the most appropriate language and terminology for their target audience, enhancing the readability and comprehensibility of engineering documents. This includes crafting concise and precise narratives that convey technical information without ambiguity. 

Build up various editing and proofreading techniques

Participants will acquire the ability to evaluate their own work critically and that of others, identifying opportunities for improvement in coherence, accuracy, and overall presentation. 

This includes mastering various editing strategies to eliminate errors, enhance clarity, and ensure that the document meets the highest professional and technical standards.

Course Structure

Module - 01

Planning the Document

Module - 02

Using Organization to Guide Readers

Module - 03

Writing Readable Documents

Module - 04

Writing Concise, Precise Documents

Module - 05

Using Logic to Build the Argument of the Document

Module - 06

Writing Engineering Reports

Module - 07

Developing Effective Editing and Proofreading Strategies

Our Course Packages

Effective Writing for Engineers

$1,648

Per person

$1,868

Per person

$2,499

Per person

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Frequently asked questions

01. Why Improve Your Technical Writing Skills?

Having strong technical writing skills is crucial. In our technical writing course for engineers, you will learn strategies to communicate technical information that is easy to read and understand.

Clearer, More Concise Documents

You will learn how to include just the right amount of detail, avoid verbosity, and use strategies to guide readers to the appropriate conclusion.

Projects that Meet Deadlines

You will spend less time reviewing and editing technical documents, helping maintain project timelines.

Increased Efficiency

When you have the right tools, you’ll write better documents in less time, saving time, money, and resources.

Download a copy of our free Hurley Write eBook, Writing in the Workplace. This workbook is a great supplement and resource and is ideal for reinforcing concepts and helping you apply them.

Our self-paced online business writing course is delivered in 30-minute modules, broken up into 10-minute segments, to ensure the greatest learning retention. Each module includes voiced lectures, cheat sheets, quizzes, key take-aways, examples, and exercises. The with coaching course includes writing options on which participants receive substantive and actionable coaching from one of our experts.

Certificate of Completion:

You’ll receive a certificate of completion.

Learning Retention:

Be sure to visit our quick writing tips for quick tips to help you retain and exercise what you learned.