Technical Documentation

Technical Documentation is a critical component for the preservation and communication of project details, product intricacies, or software particulars. Coursera's Technical Documentation catalogue provides you with key insights into creating clear, concise, and effective technical documentation. You'll learn about the necessary elements of a successful technical document, including design principles, writing styles, document structure, and the use of visuals to enhance understanding. You'll also learn to tailor your documentation to different audiences, ensuring that users, developers, and other stakeholders can quickly understand and utilize your materials. Mastering this skill will empower you to convey complex information in an accessible manner, a valuable asset in any technical field.
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Leaflet (Software), Technical Documentation, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Code Review, R Programming, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Software Testing

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    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation, Document Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Technical Support, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Code Review, Debugging, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Virtual Environment, Prototyping, Technical Documentation, Computer Graphics, Scripting

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Technical Documentation, Informatics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Open Source Technology, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Technical Documentation, Content Creation

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Sprint Planning, Video Production, Technical Documentation, Prototyping, Digital Publishing, User Interface (UI)

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