Essential Utilities for Technical Writers

"Essential utilities" are those tools that new technical writers are expected to know already and must frantically learn early in their first job. This course gives you a basic introduction to:

FileZilla Pro FTP tool (FileZilla Pro, a $19.99 US app, is necessary for the FTP unit. If you choose not to purchase FileZilla Pro, just skip that unit.)
Archive tools (zip)
Common file system tasks in Windows, Macs, UNIX
Macro-based Sublime Text, Visual Studio Code, or vim
Batch editing and similar (UNIX, Windows, Macs) for multi-file revision
File permissions in UNIX operating systems
Basic image editing with GIMP or Photoshop
Technical support using a simulated tech-support system
stackoverflow questions

You use links, videos and transcripts of those videos to learn these tasks, e-mail your instructor when you have questions, and contact your instructor when you have work ready for review.

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Example units from this course:

Course cost: McMurrey Associates $95 U.S., no other purchases necessary, unless you choose to purchase FileZilla Pro or you wish to purchase and use Photoshop instead of using GIMP (which is free).

Here are the policies for this course:

You have 93 days to complete the units of this course.
You are welcome to work ahead of the schedule you see on your schedule page for this course. If you foresee needing extra time, contact admin@mcmassociates.io
You can choose whether to take this course for a letter grade or pass–fail.
No refunds will be granted after the third day that you have access to this course.
Unless results are automatic, your instructor will review, comment on, and return your work within three days of receipt. Expect an e-mail confirmation that your instructor has received your work.
Your instructor is available many hours per week to answer your questions and provide other help. Setting up an appointment works best.
The topics in this course are the most important at beginning and intermediate levels. You can request units on other topics; your instructor will consider adding them.
Your instructor will gladly provide you with a letter describing the quality of your work in this course.
Your instructor will make reasonable efforts to ensure your success in this course but can make no guarantees concerning your writing or career success outside of this course.

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