Re: Consensus for a Tech Writing Certificate

[Mitchell Maltenfort <mmalten -at- gmail -dot- com>]

Back when Brainbench was having all its tests free, I took a slew of
'em and actually got their "job role certification" for Technical
Writer.

You should be able to look it up at
http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/skillscenter/jobroleresults.xml?jobRoleId=146


My own public transcript at brainbench.com is Transcript ID#: 5168376
if anyone is interested.

Mitch

On 6/13/05, HBacheler -at- aol -dot- com <HBacheler -at- aol -dot- com> wrote:
> 
> To All,
> 
> It would be interesting to see  what the members of this list would come up
> with as a 'desirable' list/matrix of  the requirements for a Technical Writing
> Certificate.
> 
> I am sure a poll of  some kind would reveal a lot of variance, but would also
> show a 'core set' of  attributes/qualifications.
> 
> This might be a 'real-world' consensus, rather  that an academic approach.
> 
> Would there be a separation of areas?   Such as:
> 
> 1) Hardware
> 2) Software
> 3) Tools (word processors,  typesetting, graphics)
> 4) Instructions for using an Iron, sewing machine,  welding torch
> 5) Aircraft documentation
> 6) Telephony
> 7) Tanks
> 8)  Automotive
> 
> The possibilities are endless.  But I am sure that a lot  of the members of
> this list may have been involved in 2 or more of these  areas.
> 
> Plus, who would be the 'granting/awarding' authority for the  certificate?
> Would it be an industry council, a state certification, a  national
> organization, or what?
> 
> Food for thought.
> 
> Harry


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