With 40 years' experience of working and attending training courses, this was one of the best I have ever attended. The pace of the day was also first class: setting the parameters then following up with an exercise is a well-established and successful teaching method.
- Intranet Officer, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
This one day course will teach you how to write effectively for your website and to adapt your existing web content, making your website both useful and engaging for your users. You will discover how users read differently online and learn through practical examples how you can improve your website to reflect this.
Course outline
Writing content for your website is more than just copying text from existing brochures and other printed information. Web content must be clear, concise and easy to scan. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to revolutionise your web content.
Below is a taster of what you will learn:
- Reading on screen: the key differences from hard copy literature;
- Internet writing explained: top tips and guidelines for improving your web content, structure, styling and wording;
- Writing accessibly: instruction on structuring text appropriately with assistive technologies in mind;
- Content workshop: using your new-found skills on your own web material.
Who should attend?
This course is appropriate for Web Editors, Content Editors, Press Officers, Editorial Officers, and those who work directly with their website in creating and updating web content.
Our Trainers
Our Trainers are Human Computer Interaction (HCI) professionals and are recognised experts in their field, frequently called upon to speak at conferences and events both in the public and private sector. We combine a factual presentation with discussions and interactive exercises to encourage participation and enhance the learning experience.
What is provided?
All course materials will be provided, including best practice examples discussed during the course. Delegates will be awarded a certificate in Writing for the Web upon completion. Lunch and refreshments are also provided.
How much does it cost?
The course costs £395+VAT per delegate. Discounts are available to those who book other Nomensa courses on consecutive days, allowing delegates to gain a deeper understanding of user experience. Find out what other courses are available to you on the training schedule.
If you require a number of people to be trained on the same course, we can provide you and your team with a tailored in-house training course. Quotations available upon request.
Available courses remaining in 2008:
| Date | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 13th May 2008 | Bristol | Yes |
| Tuesday 12th August 2008 | Bristol | Yes |
| Tuesday 11th November 2008 | Bristol | Yes |
To register for this course or for further information contact us.
