This live webinar is approved by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Complete the course to earn 2 ECSA CPD Points. PMP Certificate holders will also receive 14 PMI PDUs.
Effective communication is the foundation of success in engineering and technical fields, and at the heart of it lies the technical report. This course equips Engineers, Technicians, and Technical Specialists with the skills to write clear, precise, and impactful reports. Learn the four C’s of technical writing—Clarity, Conciseness, Correctness, and Completeness—and understand their real-world applications, especially when crafting critical technical specifications for contracts. Gain insights into how well-structured reports drive cross-departmental decisions, ensure accurate project valuation, and prevent costly mistakes. Beyond just writing, this course strengthens your ability to communicate complex technical information with confidence. Whether preparing proposals, contracts, or stakeholder reports, you’ll refine your skills to deliver professional, high-quality documentation that stands out. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the tools to write with precision, persuasiveness, and professionalism—setting you apart as a skilled technical communicator.
Technical Report Writing and Writing Technical Specifications for Contracts
✅ Understanding that essential technical report writing skills are the basis for all technical writing
✅ Understanding the purpose of technical writing
✅ Learning to write accurate and understandable technical reports
✅ Appreciating the value of good written communication
✅ Learning and applying the principles of good grammar in all forms of writing
✅ Understanding the principles of clear, concise, correct, and complete writing
✅ Delivering clearly understandable written data
✅ Learning how to proofread work so that writers are confident the final product satisfies the needs of the reader/contract
✅ Understanding the importance of accurate Technical Specifications writing for technical reports and contracts
✅ Clearly understanding what a contract is and how information from a contract is used
✅ Learning to deliver well-prepared Technical Specifications that add value to any project, including a contract
✅ Appreciating the importance of accuracy in Technical Specification writing for both the contract and those using the data to successfully complete a project
✅ Understanding that Technical Specification data should inform stakeholders in decision-making—it should be accurate, persuasive, and clearly informative
✅ Providing the opportunity to apply these skills in the workshop