DITA in a nutshell
Technical documentation is no longer tied to a specific software, editor, or platform. Thanks to standards such as DITA XML (Darwin Information Typing Architecture), you can develop modular content that you can also reuse, filter and publish to various channels and formats.
DITA is no stranger to technical writers and information architects, and has now come to be more widely recognised since the emergence of GenAI.
DITA is an OASIS open standard.
Time:
4 hours.
Practical information
Language:
Dutch, English, French
Focus:
Strategy
Topic:
Dita XML
Software:
OxygenXML, Any CCMS
Modality:
Flow office, In-house, Online
What will you learn
the benefits of DITA XML for technical writers, information managers, and managers
the main DITA components
how a DITA information model is structured, including its elements and attributes
the impact of DITA on the writing, translation, formatting, and publishing process
how AI assistance can support the writing process in DITA
why structured DITA content can contribute to better AI results
how to write and publish DITA topics, illustrated with a demo
Who is this coaching for?
Perfect for you if you...
want to understand what DITA can mean for your content strategy, documentation processes, and AI readiness
work as a senior technical writer, documentation manager, information architect, content or knowledge manager, product manager, support manager, or translation coordinator
want to exchange ideas with other participants about DITA and its implementation
Maybe think again if...
want to learn how to write DITA content in practice. In that case, have a look at our Writing DITA Content course.
want to learn how to create structured content. In that case, our Structured Writing Workshop is a better starting point.
Who delivers this course?
Yves is a pioneer in structured writing and DITA.
He is co-director of Flow and a passionate trainer with over 30 years’ experience in technical communication. He has guided teams through content audits, DITA implementations, information architecture, templates, coaching and training, on projects for clients including Toyota Motor Europe, Picanol, DAF Trucks and Barco. He also shares his expertise as a speaker at industry conferences and events, such as DITA Europe, tcworld, Adobe events and other technical communication conferences. Yves is an Adobe-Certified FrameMaker Instructor.
Yves
