Jan 5 - Feb 27/09 (part-time online):
Students are introduced to the usage of computer tools in Technical writing - from word processing to desktop publishing to operating systems and basics of using a network. They will not be expected to become experts in these areas, but should be able to evaluate tools and understand compatibility issues, and learn to choose and use the appropriate tool for the job.
(www.pr.viu.ca/techcomm/courses/pdto001w.asp)

Oct 13 - Nov 21/08 (part-time online):
An exploration of the latest trends in software user assistance. Students develop basic skills in: terminology, tools and technologies, and emerging technologies in software user assistance.(www.pr.viu.ca/techcomm/courses/pdua001w.asp)

Sept 29 - Nov 14/08 (part-time online):
Learn to create and format basic print publications and get introduced to the concept of master pages. You will develop basic skills in: document setup, working with text and graphics, colour selection and usage, character and paragraph formatting, applying transparency, using tables, and preflighting for print service providers. (www.pr.viu.ca/dwpw/courses.asp#InDesign)

Sept 8 - Oct 31/08 (part-time online):

Sept 2 - Oct 24/08 (part-time online):
Students are introduced to the usage of computer tools in Technical writing - from word processing to desktop publishing to operating systems and basics of using a network. They will not be expected to become experts in these areas, but should be able to evaluate tools and understand compatibility issues, and learn to choose and use the appropriate tool for the job. (www.pr.viu.ca/techcomm/courses/pdto001w.asp)