TCTrainNet -

The international network for professional education, training and certification in the field of technical communication

TCTrainNet is the new international training and certification program for technical writing / communication. It is founded on a worldwide network of professionals and experts in technical documentation / communication and information development.

Technical communication is a fast-growing profession worldwide, as technology become more complex and communication media more powerful. All industries and organisations need skilled technical communicators, working in a variety of industrial fields and corporate contexts.

TCTrainNet is for anyone seeking a formal qualification in the field or to expand knowledge and skills, or graduates from other professions seeking to enter the growing field of technical communication.

TCTrainNet is in particular for

• People who work in the field of technical communication like technical writers, technical authors, content developers who want to enhance the professional qualification
• Professionals from related professions like translators, localisation specialists, software developers or engineers who would like to enter the field
• Industry companies wishing to train their employees as professional technical communicators
• Training institutes or service companies that wish to offer training in the field of technical documentation
• Translation service providers who plan to enter the business of technical communication
• Universities with engineering or applied language studies or related topics and their staff who wish to offer proficiency courses or full programs in technical writing

TCTrainNet: Extra occupational, part-time training to become a certified technical communicator

Participants will find a transparent and uncomplicated extra occupational strategy for advanced further education and certification. You study part-time by online learning. Lateral entrants from other professions will be trained in technical communication and earn formal, internationally renowned certificates at three levels.

The online courses on the TCTraining Platform are obligatory for participants who want to pass the first level certificate examination.

TCTrainNet includes

• Guided online training on the TCTraining Platform, combinable with onsite courses at local training institutes
• High standard international certification at three levels
• TCPartnersNet for cooperation between experts, training- and certification partners.

TCTrainNet establishes a qualification standard for technical communication. It ensures an easy coordination of the qualification process and assures a high quality standard in professional education and training in the field.

Interested in TCTrainNet?

Are you looking for online or onsite training in technical communication, do you want to become a trained and certified technical communicator or even a new TCTrainNet Partner?

Get more information

Read "Information for participants" or "Information for partners" to get more information.

Use "free guest access" and log in on the TCTraining Platform.

There you can:

• Get an impression of our online training and see a course sample
• Learn more "About technical communication and the profession of technical communicators"
• Read the "tekom qualification modules" with an entire description of the compentency fields of a technical communicator, including learning contents and learning objectives
• Learn more about tekom certifications through the "Guide for the international tekom certification examinations"
• Inform yourself about the "Examination regulations" and the "Terms and Conditions for using the TCTraining Platform"

Contact us for more information and if you want to to join!

TCTrainNet is developed by tcworld GmbH in cooperation with tekom, the German professional association for technical communication and information development.