
Writing DITA content
Technical documentation is no longer tied to specific software, editors or platforms. Thanks to a standard such as DITA XML (Darwin Information Typing Architecture), you can create modular content that can be reused, filtered and published across multiple channels and formats. DITA is well established among technical writers and information architects, and with the rise of GenAI, its value is being recognised more widely than ever.
But how do you apply this standard in practice? Which information types should you use in different situations? How can you write independently of layout and presentation? How do you combine DITA topics into a DITA map? And what about conditional content?
In this course, you'll learn how to use DITA in a practical way. Prerequisite: Structured Writing.

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2 days.
Time:
Practical information
Language:
Dutch, English, French
Focus:
Strategy
Topic:
DITA XML
Software:
OxygenXML, Other
Modality:
Flow office, In-house, Online
What will you learn
XML basics (elements, attributes, schemas and DTDs)
key features of DITA XML
information types (task, concept and reference)
information units (topic, map and bookmap)
creating, opening, editing, validating and saving maps and topics
conditional publishing
content reuse
Who is this training course for?
Perfect for you if you...
are a technical writer and want to work efficiently with DITA
are heavily involved in technical documentation, for example as:
information architect
content manager
product owner
product manager
support specialist
DevOps manager
business analyst
process manager
compliance officer
Maybe think again if...
you are not yet sure whether DITA is right for you; in that case, start with DITA in a nutshell.
you have not yet mastered Structured Writing.
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