Technical Writing for Software and Product Documentation
As African technology teams build software and digital products, clear documentation becomes essential for users, support staff and future developers. This course teaches technical and product staff to write user guides, help articles and release notes that people can actually follow. Delegates learn to write for the reader's task, structure content for quick reference and keep documentation accurate as products change.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the reader's task and knowledge before writing.
Structure documentation so users find answers quickly.
Write clear step by step instructions and troubleshooting guidance.
Explain technical concepts in plain, precise language.
Produce user guides, help articles and release notes.
Establish a style and review process that keeps documentation accurate and tested against real tasks.
Course outline
01The Reader and the Task
02Structuring Documentation for Quick Reference
03Writing Clear Step by Step Instructions
04Explaining Technical Concepts Plainly
05User Guides, Help Articles and Release Notes
06Style Guides and Consistency
07Keeping Documentation Accurate
08Testing Docs Against Real Tasks
Who should attend
This course suits software developers, product managers, support specialists and technical writers who create documentation for software, systems and digital products.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026
Mozambique
5
US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026
Cairo
5
US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026
Accra
5
US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026
Lusaka
5
US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026
Kigali
5
US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026
Nairobi
5
US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026
Durban
5
R18,000
5 to 9 Oct 2026
Johannesburg
5
R18,000
19 to 23 Oct 2026
Mauritius
5
US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026
Dubai
5
US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026
Lagos
5
US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026
Harare
5
US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026
Kampala
5
US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026
Dar es Salaam
5
US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026
Pretoria
5
R18,000
7 to 11 Dec 2026
Cape Town
5
R18,000
21 to 25 Dec 2026
Online
5
US$900
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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