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Course description

Discover the skills required by technical writers to independently manage their documentation projects. You will focus on documentation projects as they relate to the four stages of project management: initiating and planning, developing and executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Finally, you will explore the relationship between the technical writer and the subject matter expert.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • describe the requirements for successfully managing projects.
  • identify the elements of a documentation plan.
  • identify the elements of a content specification document.
  • describe how to evaluate quality metrics.
  • summarize team management techniques.
  • explain the importance of continual management of the documentation plan and project plan.
  • describe the relationship between the documentation plan and project plan.
  • explain the value of evaluating the successes and failures of a project.

Recommendations

Recommended course preparation: XTBW 10022-Creating Publications

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Section title
Project Management for Tech Writers
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Nov 02, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXT2-F non-credit $489.00
Potential Discount(s)

Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline: November 4, 2026 
  • 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 online. 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 online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • 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 webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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