Mar 30 - Apr 24/09 (part-time online):
E-Portfolios are fast becoming an indispensable component in career planning for professionals. More than just a 'resume' tool for students, e-portfolios are being used for career documentation and are valuable in situations such as job evaluations and advancement. This course will introduce you to the basics of creating your own (ongoing) e-portfolio. You will use projects created both inside and outside the Technical Communication program to create a picture of yourself as a Technical Communication professional. You will also learn how to market yourself using your e-portfolio and other self-marketing tools. This course is excellent for those searching for a job, shifting careers, or looking to advance within their current situation. ( www.pr.viu.ca/techcomm/courses/pdjt001w.asp)

Feb 9 - Apr 3/09 (part-time online):
In this course you will learn key project management concepts and tools, and how to apply them specifically to technical communications and knowledge management projects. This course is intended for contractors, senior technical writers, content and knowledge managers, and heads of technical writing departments who need to supplement their technical writing skills with project management skills. It would also be useful for engineers or project managers who have little experience with the special requirements of technical communications projects. ( www.pr.viu.ca/techcomm/courses/pdpm001w.asp)

Jan 19 - Mar 13/09 (part-time online):
Moving technical writing online means that materials must be designed, structured, and written differently than for paper-based publications. Students learn the principles of online information design. ( www.pr.viu.ca/techcomm/courses/pdon001w.asp)

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)

Jan 5 - Feb 27/09(part-time online):
This eight week on-line course offers a practical introduction to designing documents of all kinds. Students learn how best to present different types of information. They learn to analyze the information and to layout pages for a printed or online document.

Good documents invite people back – no matter what the use. Whether it is a newsletter, brochure, training manual, project proposal, advertisement or a novel, good layout is important and plays a huge part in the final look of, enjoyment of and usability of the document.

Nov 3 - Dec 12/08 (part-time online):
Sharing documents can sometimes be an issue when people are using various hardware and software platforms. Adobe Acrobat allows businesses to simplify document processes using Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). A standard adopted by governments and enterprises worldwide, Adobe PDF is a reliable format for electronic document exchange that preserves document integrity so files can be viewed and printed on a variety of platforms.

Oct 20 - Dec 12/08 (part-time online):
In this course you will learn key project management concepts and tools, and how to apply them specifically to technical communications and knowledge management projects. This course is intended for contractors, senior technical writers, content and knowledge managers, and heads of technical writing departments who need to supplement their technical writing skills with project management skills. It would also be useful for engineers or project managers who have little experience with the special requirements of technical communications projects.

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 2 - Oct 24/08 (part-time online):
This eight week on-line course offers a practical introduction to designing documents of all kinds. Students learn how best to present different types of information. They learn to analyze the information and to layout pages for a printed or online document.

Good documents invite people back – no matter what the use. Whether it is a newsletter, brochure, training manual, project proposal, advertisement or a novel, good layout is important and plays a huge part in the final look of, enjoyment of and usability of the document.