These are our topics
Content Creation
The synergies between user information and learning content are great. Technical communication can also benefit from the latest developments in training, because the use of interactive media in particular is becoming increasingly important.
Terminology
Consistent terminology is a quality criterion for good and intelligible technical information. Experts show how to establish and manage a corporate terminology, what software to use for that, and what organizational precautions to take.
Artificial Intelligence
To what extent can technical communication and the systems used there benefit from AI? Automation of intelligent behaviour and machine learning can be transferred to technical communication and support the semantic networking of information.
Visual Communication
Presentations inform about the basics of virtual communication, import of CADdata for graphics production, and the importance of typography in texts. In addition, you will learn how to create and expediently utilize 3D animation, utility films, product videos, and learning videos.
Content Strategy and Information Architecture
A content strategy is a structured plan for creating and distributing user information that takes into account the needs of the target audience and business objectives. It includes defining goals, analyzing the target audience, selecting content types, and creating an editorial calendar. Success is measured through content monitoring and evaluation. By developing and implementing a content strategy, technical communication contributes to greater customer satisfaction and creates added value for the company.
Language & Translation Technologies
Today, professionals who create and translate content cannot work effectively without the right supporting technologies. These primarily include translation management systems, translation memories, and AI-powered machine translation systems. Technologies that support workflows or assess the quality of texts and translations are also becoming increasingly important. Experts share insights into what these technologies can do and how to use them effectively.
DERCOM
The German Association of Editorial and Content Management System Providers (DERCOM) is committed to keeping the public informed about emerging trends, technical developments, and standards in the field of editorial and content management systems. In addition, the association works to define and specify standards and interfaces for interoperability with other products on the market.
Intelligent Delivery of User Information
The dynamic provision of user information based on use cases is the future of technical communication: Individualized information at the right time in the right place, in the medium of choice. Challenges in information creation will consist of structured authoring, component content management, metadata, intelligent provision, use cases and user experience.
Software Documentation
In developer and software documentation, application programming interfaces, or APIs, are documented. For example, it demonstrates how API documentation can be automatically generated from source code. You will learn about the key standards associated with developing information for users of software and software systems and how these can be applied in your daily work.
Management & Leadership
Above a certain number of employees and importance of the tasks, companies set up their own teams or even departments for technical communication. In addition to an overview of all technical topics, management and leadership skills are also required to head these departments.
Legal Requirements and Standards
Get basic knowledge, and stay uptodate on the newest developments in contractual law, product liability law and product safety law, as well as on the most important national and international standards.
User Experience & Accessibility
Does your content strike the right chord with users? Do your offerings successfully pull in clients? With user experience analyses, you can test whether technical communication is reaching people. These allow you to finetune your content to user types and use scenarios and optimize user interfaces and navigation paths.
Career & Young Technical Writers
Personal development is playing an increasingly important role in your career. Learn more about stress management, self-coaching, creativity methods and new career opportunities for technical writers.