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Course description

Learn to design and prepare effective training materials and user guides to train or explain concepts to your readers. Learn the process of creation through the use of MS Word, including defining characteristics, task analysis, visual instructions, the cognitive learning model and elements of instruction.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the significant characteristics of training manuals and user guides 
  • Summarize the elements of an audience analysis 
  • Identify and define the elements of an audience and task analysis 
  • Apply visual design methods to strengthen instructions 
  • Examine the elements that support strong learning materials, including user guides 
     

Recommendations

Recommended course preparation: XTBW 10022-Creating Publications

Applies towards:

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Section title
Creating Training Manuals and User Guides
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Nov 04, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXT2 non-credit $479.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

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