Want to hear first-hand how certification is going? Interested in applying yourself? Come to the STC Summit in Rosemont, IL, just outside of Chicago. I will be reporting on certification and offering a workshop for applicants. Come and visit members of the Certification Commission at our booth in the exhibit hall!
Category Archives: Certification
Volunteers wanted for Certification website
Many hands make light work! As we build and provide content for the Certification Commission’s website, we need people with experience in Drupal website development. We could also use someone with experience designing PDF forms. If you can contribute some time to the effort, please contact me. Thanks in advance!
Beta testers wanted for Certification Commission website
The STC Certification Commission is working on a website, and could use some beta testers. I’m not talking about beta-testing certification itself, but the website that provides information about certification and from which applicants can apply. If you’re interested in helping out with beta testing, or if you’re interested in volunteering to help build outContinue reading “Beta testers wanted for Certification Commission website”
A kerfuffle
Last week, a post on the venerable Technical Writer’s List (TECHWR-L) email discussion group asked about STC certification. As a TECHWR-L veteran and head of the Certification Commission, I was waiting for the opening, and I responded and said I would answer questions. Some 150 replies later, the owners, Connie Giordano and Al Martine, noticedContinue reading “A kerfuffle”
Sharpening the saw
I joined Digital Equipment Corporation at the peak of its success. As the company’s fortunes declined, employees got nervous about their future. Since I had outside experience, I was asked for résumé critiques by some highly proficient technical writers who faced the prospect of going elsewhere after spending ten, fifteen, twenty years—or even longer!—in oneContinue reading “Sharpening the saw”
Certificates and certifications: what’s the difference?
Here are some questions about certificates and certifications from an upcoming FAQ:
Who uses a code of conduct? You’d be surprised
Who uses codes of conduct? I found some really interesting examples.
Steven Jong 