October 19-22, 2026 - Virtual Public Course: Writing in Plain Language and Information Mapping

Plain Language meets Information Mapping Learn to write content in Plain Language and according to our Information Mapping Methodology. After taking this course, you will master the skills to create content that readers can easily understand, act on and maintain. Join others in this virtual and instructor-led Public Course! Course Details Date: October 19-22, 2026 Duration: 4 half-day courses from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET Course Fee: US$1,390 Course language: English Contact: 781-547-3100 or info@informationmapping.com Who should take this course? Anyone in government, life sciences, finance, utilities, IT responsible for Quality: simplify policies and procedures Knowledge: create effective knowledge articles Client services: improve information access time Human Resources: write clear communications for employees Learning and development: clarify onboarding documents and manuals Bid Management: write winning proposals. What you'll learn In our Plain Language Public Course you will learn to use Plain Language techniques such as writing short sentences and using simple words to create a clear message. present information in a standardized way so your reader easily finds and understands the information. engage your reader by using appropriate wording and writing style. create modular and digestible information units. apply the Information Mapping principles to structure and sequence your document. use our structured authoring tool FS Pro for Word. This add-in for MS Word is an efficiency tool that supports the Information Mapping Methodology. What's included? Training Manuals: eBook is downloadable upon purchase. Printed book is available until 10 days prior to the course start date. Hands-on instruction and exercises led by an Information Mapping Certified Instructor A 1-year FS Pro for Word Business license: our add-in for Word that helps you quickly and easily develop clear and user-focused documentation (To be installed prior to the course start date.) Writing in Plain Language Certification (upon successful completion of the exam) Note: Please click here to read Information Mapping's cancellation terms and conditions. Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026