Benefit from our workshops, which prepare you for the field of technical documentation.
Benefit from our workshops, which prepare you for the field of technical documentation.
Workshops, training courses and seminars for technical documentation
Are you looking for a practical opportunity to deepen your knowledge of technical documentation? With our interactive workshops, training courses and seminars on technical documentation, we prepare technical editors, designers, developers and translation managers optimally for the challenges they face in their everyday work. KERN TecDoc workshops are tailored to the needs of companies and provide up-to-date specialist knowledge, legal principles and practical methods – for high-quality, efficient and standards-compliant documentation.
An overview of our seminars and workshops
KERN TecDoc offers a wide range of workshops in the field of technical documentation to support technical writers and editors in their daily work and improve their expertise.
- Basics & Functions
- Integration into the Workflow
- Modularisation & Metadata Management
- Versioning & Translation Management
- Templates & style sheets
- Page layout & document structure
- Numbering, illustrations & tables
- Process-ready documents
- Conformity assessment & risk assessment
- Preparation of standard-compliant product documentation
- Steps for successful market launch
- Technical terminology & writing styles
- Cultural characteristics
- Editing & proofreading English texts
Get an insight into our workshops: including an introduction to content management systems, Word in technical writing, and CE marking.
Create technical documentation efficiently, professionally and in compliance with legal requirements
How do you structure technical documentation efficiently and modularly? How can you make optimal use of editorial systems and MS Word to design documents that are consistent and comply with standards? How do you create legally compliant CE markings and correctly integrate supplier documentation? And how do you write your documentation in clear, professional English for international audiences?
These are just some of the challenges you will encounter in technical documentation. In order to minimise liability risks and optimise processes, in-depth expertise regarding the tools used, legal requirements and linguistic nuances is crucial.
In our practically oriented seminars and training courses on technical documentation, we provide you with the necessary expertise to create documents efficiently, manage them professionally and implement them in accordance with standards – in German and English.
Why training in technical documentation is worthwhile
Professionally created technical documentation is crucial for:
- Legal certainty and compliance with legal requirements
- Efficient internal processes
- Avoiding liability risks
- Greater customer satisfaction thanks to clear instructions
With KERN TecDoc training, you can provide your employees with targeted training to meet these requirements – while also ensuring the quality of your products and services.
Are you looking for training in technical documentation?
You can also obtain a non-binding quote online at any time.
Why you should plan your technical documentation training with KERN TecDoc
With us, you can rely on an experienced and dependable partner for your further training in the field of technical documentation. For over 50 years, we have been helping companies worldwide to optimise their communication and documentation processes – in a practical, efficient manner and to the highest quality standards.
The advantages for you at a glance:
We don’t just impart knowledge – we empower your employees to confidently master the increasing demands placed on technical documentation.
Frequently asked questions about KERN workshops
What content is covered in the "Introduction to the editorial system" workshop?
- Basics and functions of the editorial system: introduction and possible applications.
- Selection and implementation of the system: integration into the editorial workflow.
- Modularisation and planning: efficient structuring of content.
- Metadata: significance and benefits for organising and accessing information.
- Publishing formats: advantages and disadvantages of different module sizes and XML information models.
- Versioning: management and control of document versions.
- Translation management: professional handling of documentation processes.
- Professional management of documentation processes.
What content is covered in the "Word in technical editing" workshop?
- Introduction to the most important functions of MS Word
- Creation and management of templates
- Processable documents
- Page layout design
- Headers and footers
- Section change
- Style sheets in MS Word
- Efficient structuring of documents
- Correct use of numbering
- Inclusion of illustrations and tables
- Use of quick-build modules
- Customising the ribbon and quick access toolbar
What topics are covered in the "CE marking" workshop?
- Conformity assessment and CE marking of products
- Assessment of risk assessment in relation to product safety and compliance
- Preparation of product labels, EC declarations and test certificates in accordance with standards and regulations
- Structure and content of operating, assembly and plant operating instructions
- Importance of supplier documentation and its integration into the conformity process
- Comprehensive understanding of CE marking and the steps involved in successfully launching products on the market
What content is covered in the "English for technical editors" workshop?
- Fundamentals of technical English
- Special grammatical features
- Writing technical texts
- Use of different writing styles
- Development of subject-specific terminology
- Special features of English documentation
- Cultural nuances to avoid misunderstandings
- Dealing with common problems in technical communication
- Editing and correction methods