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Free Coupon Discount - API Documentation1: Teaches technical writers how to document structured data. No programming experience required.

BESTSELLER, 4.5 (2,268 ratings), Created by Peter Gruenbaum, English

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Description

This is the first in a series of courses for technical writers who want to learn how to write API documentation. This course teaches how to document structured data, focusing on the two most popular structured data formats: JSON and XML. If you are new to API documentation, this is a great place to start. No programming experience is required, but technical writers with programming experience who want to know more about structured data will still find it useful.

What are APIs?

APIs (Application Program Interfaces) define how software systems talk to each other, and API documentation is a rapidly growing field. There is a strong need for writers who can understand APIs and explain them so that software developers can understand how to use them. API writers get to be in on the cutting edge of technology in high-paying positions.

What is in This Course?

By the end of the course, you will understand what APIs are, why they are important, and how to read and document structured data. In this course you'll find:

Eight videos that:

Provide background information on APIs and structured data

Break down sample JSON and XML files to show you how they work

Show real-time, narrated writing of JSON and XML documentation

Four hands-on exercises to lead you through building and documenting JSON and XML files

Two text-based lectures about useful software tools

Five short quizzes to keep you on your toes

PowerPoint presentations as a resource for every video lecture

The course takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete, depending on how fast you are with the exercises.

Who this course is for:

Technical writers with experience writing end-user documentation and how want to learn how to write API documentation. No prior programming or structured data experience is required.

Technical writers with programming experience who want details on best practices for documenting structured data.

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Free Coupon Discount - Learn API Technical Writing 2: REST for Writers, API Documentation 2: Teaches technical writers how to document REST. No programming experience required.

4.3 (1,077 ratings), Created by Peter Gruenbaum, English

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Description

This is the second in a series of courses for technical writers who want to learn how to write API documentation. The first course is called "Learn API Technical Writing: JSON and XML for Writers", and it is recommended that you first take that course, unless you are very familiar with JSON and XML, and how to document them.

This course teaches how to document REST APIs. No programming experience is required, but technical writers with programming experience who want to know more about REST APIs will still find it useful.

What are APIs?

APIs (Application Program Interfaces) define how software systems talk to each other, and API documentation is a rapidly growing field. There is a strong need for writers who can understand APIs and explain them so that software developers can understand how to use them. API writers get to be in on the cutting edge of technology in high-paying positions.

What is REST?

REST (Representational State Transfer) is a popular style of web API, and it's used to communicate data between devices and servers. Different data is contained in different parts of the API requests and responses, and this course explains what those different parts are and how to document them.

What is in This Course?

By the end of the course, you will understand what REST is and how to read and document REST requests and responses. In this course you'll find:

12 videos that:

Provide background information on REST APIs

Break down REST requests into their various pieces with examples

Show real-time, narrated writing of REST documentation

Provide overviews of authentication and authorization for REST

7 hands-on exercises to lead you through making and documenting REST requests

7 short quizzes to keep you on your toes

PowerPoint presentations as a resource for every video lecture

A Microsoft Word document you can use as a template for REST reference material

The course takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, depending on how fast you are with the exercises.

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for technical writers with experience writing end-user documentation and want to learn how to write API documentation. No prior programming or REST is required, but knowledge of JSON and XML is required.

This course is also helpful for technical writers with programming experience who want details on best practices for documenting REST.

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Free Coupon Discount - Professional Technical Writing: Advance Your Writing Skills, Create your first technical document by applying the principles and techniques of technical writing taught by Pro Writer | Created by Ugur Akinci, Ph.D.

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++++++++++ WITH THIS COURSE YOU GET

106 Lectures

6 Hours of Video

22 Exercise Sheets

22 Solution Sheets

36 Quizzes

5 Ebooks

40 PDF Supplementary Documents

Over 4,000 Students

1 Final Assignment reviewed personally by the instructor!

Free WEEKLY UPDATE of writing tips, ideas, and tutorials

Free WEEKLY Q&A LIVECAST (YouTube and Facebook) SATURDAYS 9 a.m. EST

And my 30-day No-questions-asked Money-Back guarantee

++++++++++ TAKE THIS COURSE AND...

Learn the principles of technical writing and editing to build for yourself a great writing career that pays well.

Learn it from a  professional Fortune 100 technical writer who has been writing technical documents since 1998.

Technical writing has consistently been selected over the years as one of the "100 Best Jobs" in America. It performs an irreplaceable support function in many sectors and provides a stable and consistent way for writers to earn a good living.

++++++++++ THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR

Fiction writers

Web content writers

Engineers & Scientists

Developers & code writers

Project and product managers

Journalists

Librarians

Teachers

College students

Military personnel

Government workers

Office workers

Screenwriters

Anyone changing careers

Retirees looking for a second or side career

Anyone in between two jobs

++++++++++ THE COURSE COVERS

The course takes you from the basic principles of good technical writing and covers dozens of other topics including:

Basic technical writing techniques and pitfalls to avoid

Basic technical editing techniques to apply

How to create a document template

Components of a technical document

How to write a Documentation Plan

How to create an Index

How to think in terms of variables

How to use tables properly in your documents

How to select and annotate images

How to use flowcharts in your documents

Important future trends in technical writing

Review of your Final Assignment

Dozens of quizzes, and exercises with their solutions

and much much more!

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+++++++++ IMPORTANT NOTE!

This BEGINNER LEVEL course does NOT teach how to write and communicate in English like, for example, a course designed for ESL (English as a Second Language) students. This is NOT an ESL course or a course teaching English. The students are assumed to have a basic command of English grammar and the ability to read English instructions without any problems. If you have any questions or doubts about the content and nature of this course please inquire first before enrolling.

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The course assumes you are using Microsoft Office installed on a Windows PC machine.  A majority of the instructions apply equally to both PC and Mac machines but for some lessons (like how to construct a Word template) you must use the Mac counterparts of the PC commands.

++++++++++ TECHNICAL WRITING PAYS WELL

Technical writers in the USA made an average of $71,950 a year, according to the latest available STC (Society for Technical Communication) Salary Data (2014). See Section 17 for 2014 selected salary highlights.

According to glassdoor-dot-com, top-earning tech writers at companies like Google make as much as $165,000 a year.

Obviously this course alone cannot guarantee that you will find a lucrative job right away but you will learn how to create your first technical document which you can use in applying for a technical writing position.

+++++++++++ What Did They Say About This Course?

"It was a great help in learning about technical writing and editing techniques"

"It was a great help in learning about technical writing and editing techniques, how to generate quality technical documentation. I liked the bonus section on Audience Analysis and RoboHelp. I'm hoping my certification will help me break into an entry-level technical writer role."

-- Olivia Amici

"It's an A+ course & instructor!"

"This was a great course overall - especially for being free! It teaches the importance of understanding who your primary audience is & what kind of information to provide. To be honest, I also wanted to find out how the instructor is providing the information without paying before I purchase additional courses of his. He's a very great instructor that cares about his viewers! In my opinion, it's an A+ course & instructor!"

-- Chuck Larson

"This course is very helpful"

"This course is very helpful especially for the beginners or for career changers who really want to establish a career in technical writing it briefs all contents required to be a technical writer."

-- Upma

"I have already learned a great deal"

"This course is a good match for me. I have already learned a great deal. I love writing, and have written procedures with screenshots in my previous job. I would love to get into Technical Writing!"

-- Regina Morgan

"I am absolutely amazed at how much information I have learned"

"I am absolutely amazed at how much information I have learned. The purpose of taking this course is to apply for a Technical Writing job. The person that's referring me at her employer said to find a Level 2 course since I use business writing daily and I have self-published two mystery novels. I am so glad I did not listen to her advice and started a Level 1 course. I know I would not have been successful in the job if I did not have the knowledge I've learned here. Also, I used Microsoft Word everyday throughout my career so it was nice to learn the style and multi-level numbering features (I didn't expect this--a nice treat). Also, I was totally clueless about charts and graphs, X axis and Y axis, etc. This course offered way more than the $200 I paid. Thank you."

-- Gwendolyn Pegram

" It's quite comforting to know that he is still very active regarding this course"

"Most of what has been covered up to this point are things I know. I was already interested in making the career switch to Technical Writer, he just put extra emphasis on why it's a good decision. Edit: Just received a reply from Dr. Ugur Akinci about this review. It's quite comforting to know that he is still very active regarding this course. So be aware that if you partake in this course, you are not hung out to dry and don't have to flounder on your own."

-- Kristen Ohlemeier

"A great way to break into the technical writing field"

"The course is simple to understand and is a good way to brush up on what I learned from the university plus additional modern tools which I have not learned about in the past. Ugur is approachable and presents topics clearly. I also liked the exercises after the lectures. As a lifestyle writer/copywriter, I would say this is a great way to break into the technical writing field. I would say there are several things that I still need to learn, and this course is a fantastic starting point for me as it opened up a lot of ideas that I have to delve into."

-- Robby Benson Torres

"Wonderful course. I learnt a lot!"

-- Hairul Hazri Suleiman

"A wonderful refresher..."

"Many years ago, I worked as a technical writer, and this class has been a wonderful refresher for me. I think this would be a helpful class for someone who is entering the field of technical writing and needs to understand some of the field's overarching principles."

-- Monica Prochnow

"Instructor is very active and involved with his students"

"This course is great so far. Simple but professional while giving work I wouldn't have expected to encounter. I do have some questions for teacher (later) and from what I've seen, he is very active and involved with his students. I also like the extra resources. A good investment!"

-- Ashley Elijah

"Best course I've taken through Udemy"

"Dr. Akinci shares his extensive knowledge of technical writing in a clear and easy to understand format. From learning about a document's structure to useful hints in Word, there's something for anyone looking to expand their writing skills. The final assignment allows students to put their learning to work right away. Receiving prompt feedback from Dr. Akinci is extremely helpful. He praises where you excel and highlights ways to further improve future documents. He's super encouraging! I've learned an amazing amount. Best course I've taken through Udemy."

-- Laurie Trowbridge

"One of the best courses for beginners who want to be Technical Writers"

"One of the best courses for beginners those who want to be "Technical Writers". Best teaching with lots of videos, assignments and explanation. It has helped me personally for developing my writing skills and learning the technical concepts for writing. Thank you for this course and I am glad that I was part of this course".

-- Jitendra Dahare

"One of the best in the technical writing field..."

"Ugur Akinci does an excellent presentation and through delivery with notes and references. One of the best in the technical writing field. His past experience is certainly evident in the videos and supporting material."

-- Ronald Nats

"... helped me recently get a full-time technical writing job"

"Ugur's course was very helpful. It helped me recently get a full-time technical writing job." 

-- Loren Robinson 

"Thorough, Useful, and Easy to Follow"

"Dr. Akinci is an excellent instructor, in addition to being an accomplished technical writer. He guides the student through the very detailed, step-by-step process of producing user guides and technical manuals, and he does so with a friendly humour. Each lecture is an easily digested, bite-sized morsel. Aside from making the bits easy to learn, this also makes it easier to go back and find things later, if you need to check on something. I'd recommend this course to anyone with any interest in technical writing."

-- Tamatha Campbell

"A must course for anyone who writes technical documents!"

"I currently work as a BA, and decided to take this course to concentrate on the logistics of writing. This course has superseded my expectations! Technical writing isn’t simply writing well, but designing a professional document for the end user. For this, you need to know how to create the components of a technical document, indexing, graphs and tables, just to name a few (all of which are covered in this course). 

I considered myself a strong writer, but during the course, I realized that I was making common mistakes, changing from active to passive voice in my documents, assuming the end reader would understand my abbreviations, or acronyms, or writing noun trains…In this course you will learn everything you need to know (and in great detail) to write a technical document. 

This course is by far, the best course I have completed through Udemy."

-- Jennifer Somerville

"A Worthwhile Investment..."

This is a comprehensive, well-organised and well-considered course. Chapter-by-chapter, you learn the wide range of skills required by a successful technical writer. The lectures are very informative and come with a huge amount of extra resources and materials which are available for download. It’s also a plus that course is constantly updated and the instructor is also available and highly responsive to his students.

I’d highly recommend this course but it shouldn't be aimed at just those interested in pursuing a career in technical writing. Academics, students, business people – anyone who writes reports - will reap benefits from this course. I found it well worthwhile investing both my time and money in this course."

-- Kathryn H.

"High Quality as Expected"

"This course and professor's learning structure both serve as strengths to Udemy's catalog. I am satisfied by how much content that the professor provided, for the professional feedback that he directed toward our individual projects, and for the feeling of satisfaction to achieve a certificate and to potentially share our work with others. Thank you for piecing together a valuable educational experience!"

-- Phill Keck

"Great Technical Writing Course!"

"Great course with great material! Ugur's insight and how he can relate real life scenarios to help teach the information in a way that makes it easier to learn and retain. Thanks Ugur!"

-- Lee Dinkins

"Great!!!! Great course for beginners or even experts!"

-- Nicholas Nelson 

"Great course! The course is very helpful!"

"The content is informative and comprehensive. Thank you!"

-- Mariia Zlatkova

“Valuable"

"I haven't finished my work yet, but I have found his course very helpful." 

– Michelle Daley

“Excellent Course"

"You course help me lot in my Daily Job. I am not a technical writer nor in the business of writing. But as a Project Engineer who prepared lots of technical reports and letters to client and contractors this course help me a lot. Most of the technical writing fundamentals given here are also applicable to my kind of Business writing. I could not make any product manual as I don't have any Product. Highly recommended to all those who wants to improve their Business Writing even though course is on technical writing."

– Varun Patel

“A very fine course!"

"The course was very well delivered and lectures divided into sections and all sections contained important information and tips. Quizzes were just right for the task. Dr. Akinci presented the material clearly and competently. Moreover, he corrected the assignments promptly while providing a very thorough feed back."

– Shaheda Rizvi

“Take this Course!"

"My name is, Justin Berg, I am a Product Manager for a web based EHR called MediTouch. I took this course to help with job responsibilities, but I wish I took this course in High School. I could have used the material from then and into the Future! The course was easy to complete and the material is to the point. The teacher will give great feedback for your final project and even offered to help assist with technical writing questions into the future."

– Justin Berg

"Possibly the most useful course I have ever taken"

“Practical and useful… Possibly the most useful course I have ever taken."

– Joaquin Roman

"Incredibly helpful"

“The grammar refresher at the beginning is incredibly helpful, and what I liked best was the introduction to vector graphics and flowcharts. Love it!"

– Mohana

"Finally..."

“Finally a Technical Writing and Editing course that I can recommend to my colleagues and students."

– Hakki Ocal

++++++++++ "Do I need to buy anything else?"

No. The course has all the materials you'll ever need, including 15 hours of video, PDF documents, and complimentary ebooks. 

++++++++++ "How long will it take to finish the course?"

It will take about six to eight weeks from start to finish if you spend 15-20 min a day. 

++++++++++ "What does the course cover?"

The course takes you from the basic principles of good technical writing and covers dozens of other topics including:

Difference between technical and business writing

How does technical writing compare with “creative writing” and journalism?

Principles of audience analysis

Components of a technical document

How to write a Documentation Plan

How to create an Index

Basic technical writing techniques and pitfalls to avoid

Basic technical editing techniques and things to avoid

How to create a document template

How to think in terms of variables

How to use tables properly in your documents

How to select and annotate images

How to use flowcharts in your documents

++++++++++ "In addition to 16 hours of video, do I also get any supplementary materials?"

Yes. TONS OF THEM actually! Here is a list:

106 Lectures

6 Hours of Video

22 Exercise Sheets

22 Solution Sheets

36 Quizzes

5 Ebooks

40 PDF Supplement Documents

Over 4,000 students

1 Final Assignment with Personal Review

Most lectures have downloadable PDFs related to the videos. Click the second-from-left button (with down arrow on it) on the upper-right corner of the lecture screen to access these PDF document. Go ahead and start your journey to job stability and higher earnings today!

++++++++++ 30-DAYS NO QUESTIONS ASKED MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE !!!

Yes! IMPORTANT! This course comes with my PERSONAL NO-QUESTIONS-ASKED 30 Day FULL REFUND GUARANTEE! Try my course for 30 days and if you still don't like it Udemy will refund you 100%. You've got nothing to lose but everything to gain.

Who this course is for:

This course is for beginner technical writers, engineers and developers who would like to communicate more effectively with their co-workers and clients, PLUS for those career changers who would like to become technical writers.

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