Enhance technical documents using AI and structured writing practices
This training course introduces the fundamentals of professional communication and technical writing, enhanced by accessible uses of artificial intelligence. Designed for beginners, it covers best practices, simple AI tools, and documentation structures. By the end of the three days, participants will have gained initial autonomy in augmented technical writing.
Is it for you ?
Entry-level professionals looking to improve their writing skills. Employees tasked with producing or updating technical documents. Anyone wishing to discover technical writing and basic AI usage in this field.
Prerequisites
No advanced technical prerequisites. Basic comfort with using a computer.
What You'll Walk Away With
- ✓ Understand the fundamental principles of professional communication
- ✓ Identify types of technical documents and their uses
- ✓ Discover AI tools adapted for technical writing
- ✓ Understand how to structure clear technical content
- ✓ Identify best practices for effective collaboration with AI
Training content
1 Day 1 – Fundamentals of Communication and Introduction to AI
- Understanding the basics of professional written communication
- Identifying the objectives and audiences of a technical document
- Discovering simple AI uses for writing assistance
- Getting started with an AI tool for rephrasing, clarifying, or summarizing
Lab / Exercise: Rewriting a simple text using AI to clarify and structure it
2 Key points & takeaways:
- Knowing how to target a reader
- Initial habits for responsible AI use
3 Day 2 – Basics of Technical Writing
- Identifying the main types of technical documents (guides, procedures, FAQs)
- Understanding the principles of readability and structure
- Introducing templates and writing standards
- Using AI to suggest structured outlines
Lab / Exercise: Creating a detailed user guide outline with AI assistance
4 Key points & takeaways:
- Structuring reference points for any technical document
- Improved autonomy in structuring content
5 Day 3 – Full Practical Application and Collaboration with AI
- Recaps: best practices and common mistakes
- Identifying the limitations and biases of AI tools
- Producing a complete mini technical document
- Using AI to iterate, verify, and enrich one’s work
Lab / Exercise: Drafting a simple guide (1 page) entirely assisted by AI
6 Key points & takeaways:
- Ability to produce a simple document with AI
- Confidence in human-AI collaboration
📌 Practical information
Our training sessions are offered in Montreal or Quebec City, in person or in a virtual classroom. Dates and locations are specified when you select your session below. If you have any questions, check out our FAQ.
