17. Training, accreditation and CPD in technical communication - interview with David Farbey

Interview with David Farbey of the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators, about training, accreditation and CPD in technical communication.

We discuss:

• Becoming a technical communicator is different from becoming a lawyer, doctor, developer or an accountant in that, in the UK, there is no standard career path from school. How does that affect the profession and starting a career?
• What training, if any, do you need to be a technical communicator?
• The ISTC's Professional Development and Recognition
• Certifying technical communicators
• The ISTC certified courses.
• What does a undergraduate or post-graduate course offer someone?
• Where does CPD fit into this?
• What are we likely to see in the future with regards to training and certification?

Cherryleaf's ISTC accredited training course: https://www.cherryleaf.com/training/technical-author-basicinduction-training-course/ 

 

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ISTC website: www.istc.org.uk

David's email: education@istc.org.uk