The Art of Technical Writing &

Its Advantages

he terms technical refers to knowledge that is not widespread, that is more the
territory of experts and specialists. Technical communication is the delivery of
technical information to readers (or listeners or viewers) that is adapted to their
needs, level of understanding, and background. In fact, audience element is so
important that it is one of the key elements of this course: participants are challenged to
write about highly technical subjects in a way that a beginner or a non specialist-can
understand. This ability to translate: technical information to non specialists is a key
skill to any technical communicator. In a world of rapid technological development,
companies are trying to find easy and defective ways to help customers/potential
customers understanding the advantages of their new products/services. This course
will provide a better understanding of writing techniques to enable you to use better
words for a variety of technical subjects.
Course Contents:

Business correspondence and resumes

Technical reports: structure and process
Types of technical reports: an overview
Business plans
Proposals
Progress reports

Understanding Instructions and User Guide

Organizational policies and procedures
Recommendation and feasibility reports
Abstracts, introductions, and conclusions

Who should Attend?

This course is designed for Senior Mangers, Executive Secretaries, and Draughtsman etc.
Course Duration/Fee
The programme will be conducted for 5 days between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily. When
considered necessary, the programme may be arranged on a different schedule, which would
be notified to the participants separately.
Course Fee: Rs. 18,000/- Per Head
Registration
Applications for registration alongwith the course fee should be forwarded to the Program Office, Pakistan Institute of
Management, Management House, Shanrah Iran, Clifton, Karachi-75600. Enquiries on Telephones: (021)99251718,
99251711-14 Fax Nos: (021)99251715 & 16 E-mail: pimkhi@pim.com.pk Web Site: http://www.pim.com.pk
For course at Lahore applications should be forwarded alongwith course fee to the Programme Office, Branch Office,
Pakistan Institute of Management, Management House, 70-B/2, Gulberg-lll, Lahore. Telephones: (042)99263137
PABX: (042)99263133-35 Fax No: (042)99263138 E-mail: pimlhe@pim.com.pk

PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT