The current information society requires skilled communicators able to structure or classify information from specialists concerning new product development, information design, effective communication with customers, end users and other audiences.
The image, quality and, above all, good use of products and/or services are closely related to the technical documentation accompanying them. There will be few - or even nonexistent - products and/or services that do not require some kind of instructions or guidelines, which naturally include user manuals, troubleshooting, online help, tutorials and infographics.
On the other hand, the efficient use of product functionalities or the quick resolution of problems, based on the supporting documentation, results in a time reduction. This is especially relevant in company/customer communication, contributing to reducing costs, customer satisfaction, and, in many cases to their safety.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Technical Communication is unique in the Portuguese market and is offered in 2 semesters (7/8 months), in a laboratory environment, with post-work schedule, twice a week. Both ISCAP faculty members and invited technical communicators will be teaching in this programme.
Programme Director:
Professor Alexandra Albuquerque
alexalb@iscap.ipp.pt
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Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
Redação Técnica I | 1st Semester | 6.0 |
Terminologia e Bases de Dados | 1st Semester | 6.0 |
Comunicação Interpessoal e Intercultural | 1st Semester | 2.0 |
Tradução Automática e Pós-edição | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
Fundamentos Teóricos de Comunicação | 1st Semester | 2.0 |
Introdução a Ferramentas de Comunicação Técnica | 1st Semester | 3.0 |
Técnicas de Recolha de Informação | 1st Semester | 3.0 |
Redação Técnica II | 1st Semester | 6.0 |
Internship/Project | 2nd Semester | 12.0 |
Text Editing and Revision | 2nd Semester | 5.0 |
Introdução à Gestão de Projetos de Comunicação Técnica | 2nd Semester | 4.0 |
Redação Técnica em Inglês | 2nd Semester | 6.0 |
- - Technical Writing and Editing;
- - Localization;
- - Project Management;
- - Information and documentation design;
- - Website Design;
- - Communication design.
Requirements:
Computer knowledge, such as Microsoft Office applications;
B2 proficiency in English.
Application:
Upon publication of the "Edital", at ISCAP Home Page candidates should submit their application.
Language of Instruction: Portuguese