Description
Learn to write and present information that is clear, concise, and audience-focused. This program is designed to develop the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a technical communications professional.
The program focuses on specialized communication formats including proposal writing, online documentation and technical manuals.
Review and use the rules of grammar, levels of edit and plain English to edit your own writing and the writing of others for content, tone, organization, mechanics and format, especially as these topics apply to technical communication. Covers punctuation, spelling, editing techniques, editor's symbols, online editing and plain English.
Understand the proposal writing process. Discover the requirements for responding to a formal request for proposal. Explore the different types of proposals that organizations submit to obtain business or funding. Understand the value of persuasive writing, audience analysis and documentation standards.
Create and design a manual with an emphasis on readability, accessibility and usability. Learn the importance of writing user manuals and discover how a well-written manual can be an asset to companies and to consumers.
Learn the principles of technical communication. Develop your skills to research, design and organize documents. Practice your skills using plain language techniques to produce clear, effective writing. Ideal for anyone who writes for business, government or industry.
This course is designed to develop your ability to design and implement a training program. You will examine adult learning theories and instructional design models. As you develop your training plan, you will integrate training methods and instructional strategies for optimizing learning.The Distance offer for Training and Development is offered through LEARN.
Develop proficiency in basic design skills and your knowledge of design concepts used by the graphic design industry. Learn and practice basic design concepts and their application, composition, illustration, drawing, publication design and layout plus pre-press production theory. Students will be introduced to electronic publishing using industry standard software applications.
Explore the fundamentals of web site development, the origins of the Internet, the latest web technologies, communication theory, hypertext markup language (HTML) and project management. Apply the theory and concepts as you learn to build a personal web site proposal in a team environment.
Study the fundamental aspects and principles of project management including life cycle, integration, planning, organization and communication. Learn about work breakdown structures, diagramming, cost management and resource allocation. Examine today’s issues affecting project management including risk management, quality, conflict, and team building.
Beginning September 1, 2018: students enrolling in Online Education courses will be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus stores or online. To review booklists and purchase textbooks, please visit bookstore.rrc.ca.
Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Click the "More Info" link beside the course's name to view the description of the course.
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Nov 01, 20 - Jan 31, 21 | S. Talon | 205696 | $535 | ||
| Dec 01, 20 - Feb 28, 21 | S. Talon | 205697 | $535 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Nov 01, 20 - Jan 31, 21 | W. Alejandro-Yarema | 205706 | $459 | ||
| Dec 01, 20 - Feb 28, 21 | W. Alejandro-Yarema | 205707 | $459 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Nov 01, 20 - Jan 31, 21 | S. Talon | 205730 | $539 | ||
| Dec 01, 20 - Feb 28, 21 | S. Talon | 205731 | $539 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Nov 01, 20 - Jan 31, 21 | S. Thompson | 205928 | $609 | ||
| Dec 01, 20 - Feb 28, 21 | S. Thompson | 205929 | $609 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Nov 01, 20 - Jan 31, 21 | M. Kitz | 205758 | $539 | ||
| Dec 01, 20 - Feb 28, 21 | M. Kitz | 205759 | $539 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Nov 01, 20 - Feb 28, 21 | S. Woloschuk | 203777 | $489 | ||
| Dec 01, 20 - Mar 31, 21 | S. Woloschuk | 203778 | $489 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Nov 01, 20 - Jan 31, 21 | D. Johnson | 205766 | $459 | ||
| Dec 01, 20 - Feb 28, 21 | D. Johnson | 205767 | $459 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Nov 01, 20 - Jan 31, 21 | P. De Mello Ferreira | 205770 | $539 | ||
| Dec 01, 20 - Feb 28, 21 | P. De Mello Ferreira | 205771 | $539 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 21 - Apr 06, 21 | TBA | 207004 | $535 | ||
| Feb 01, 21 - Apr 30, 21 | TBA | 207005 | $535 | ||
| Mar 01, 21 - May 31, 21 | TBA | 207007 | $535 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 21 - Apr 06, 21 | TBA | 207012 | $459 | ||
| Feb 01, 21 - Apr 30, 21 | TBA | 207013 | $459 | ||
| Mar 01, 21 - May 31, 21 | TBA | 207014 | $459 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 01, 21 - Mar 31, 21 | TBA | 207056 | $539 | ||
| Feb 01, 21 - Apr 30, 21 | TBA | 207057 | $539 | ||
| Mar 01, 21 - May 31, 21 | TBA | 207058 | $539 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 21 - Apr 06, 21 | TBA | 206597 | $609 | ||
| Feb 01, 21 - Apr 30, 21 | TBA | 206598 | $609 | ||
| Mar 01, 21 - May 31, 21 | TBA | 206599 | $609 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 21 - Apr 06, 21 | TBA | 207070 | $559 | ||
| Feb 01, 21 - Apr 30, 21 | TBA | 207071 | $559 | ||
| Mar 01, 21 - May 31, 21 | TBA | 207072 | $559 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 21 - Apr 06, 21 | TBA | 207076 | $539 | ||
| Feb 01, 21 - Apr 30, 21 | TBA | 207077 | $539 | ||
| Mar 01, 21 - May 31, 21 | TBA | 207079 | $539 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 21 - May 06, 21 | TBA | 206984 | $489 | ||
| Feb 01, 21 - May 31, 21 | TBA | 206985 | $489 | ||
| Mar 01, 21 - Jun 30, 21 | TBA | 206986 | $489 | ||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 21 - Apr 06, 21 | TBA | 207083 | $459 | ||
| Feb 01, 21 - Apr 30, 21 | TBA | 207084 | $459 | ||
| Mar 01, 21 - May 31, 21 | TBA | 207085 | $459 | ||
| Location: Online | |||||
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| Dates | Delivery | Instructor | Section | Cost | Actions |
| Jan 06, 21 - Apr 06, 21 | TBA | 207086 | $539 | ||
| Feb 01, 21 - Apr 30, 21 | TBA | 207087 | $539 | ||
| Mar 01, 21 - May 31, 21 | TBA | 207088 | $539 | ||
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/studentcomputing for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
Red River College surveys its graduates on an annual basis to collect data related to the graduates’ employment status, salary, occupation and skill use. In addition, graduates are asked to indicate their level of satisfaction regarding the education they received at Red River College.
Visit www.rrc.ca/numbers/reports/graduate-satisfaction for graduate satisfaction and employment reports.
Graduates of the program have the following career options:
For information on related programs and services, visit Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) at http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
For more information, contact:
School of Continuing Education
E113 - 2055 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9
Phone: 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073
Fax: 204-633-6489
Email: cde@rrc.ca
For information on how to register for courses in this program, follow the link below.
Every year Red River College surveys students, in all full-time programs, to learn more about their college experience. The questionnaire includes questions about students’ experiences with College programs, facilities, and services offered.
Visit www.rrc.ca/numbers/reports/student-evaluation-of-program for student evaluation of program reports.
Red River College is committed to student success and provides valuable support services to assist in helping students make the most of their time at RRC.
Visit www.rrc.ca/supports for more information.