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Technical Writing: Technical Writing One and Two
Beginner 4 hours EnglishFREE
Our recommendation
Google's free technical-writing courses (Technical Writing One and Two), teaching how to write clear documentation — especially for developers. They are practical, well made and completely free, a genuinely useful skill for engineers and anyone who writes documentation. There is no certificate.
Skills you'll gain
Technical writingDocumentationClarityWriting for developersAPI docsEditing
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You write docs or technical content
You are a developer who wants clearer writing
You prefer free practical lessons
Consider something else if you…
You want general business writing
You need a certificate
You want a long course
About this course
Google's Technical Writing One and Two courses teach engineers and technical professionals how to write documentation, guides, and specifications that readers can actually use: choosing precise words, writing clear sentences, organizing information logically, and adapting content to technical and non-technical audiences.
What you'll learn
Choose precise, unambiguous words and eliminate jargon for clarity
Write clear, active-voice sentences that communicate efficiently
Organize documents with effective structure and logical flow
Adapt writing style and complexity to technical and non-technical audiences
Write effective API documentation, tutorials, and technical specifications
This course includes
4h
On-demand video
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
Completely free from Google, with no paywall. There is no certificate.
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Instructor
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Developed by Google's Technical Writing team, the professional writers who maintain documentation for Google's developer platforms and APIs.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, completely. Google offers it as a free resource.
No. It is about the skill rather than a credential.
Developers and anyone who writes technical documentation, though the principles apply to clear writing generally.
Yes. It is a well-made, practical grounding in clear technical writing, and it costs nothing.
How to write clear, well-structured documentation — from word choice and sentences to organising and reviewing documents.