top of page

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.

No sessions planned yet. Book a call with us to discuss a suitable date!

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...

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

Yves

Yves

​

​Ready to take the next step?

​​

Would you like to enroll in this program or discuss your needs with us first?

We’d be happy to help. Choose the option that best suits you and let us know which program you’re interested in.

  • Gray LinkedIn Icon
  • Grijs Facebook Icon

Flow is a Belgian technical documentation consultancy based in Ghent. We help organizations create, structure, manage, and unlock documentation so it can be effectively used by people, systems, and AI. Flow operates under the domain name flowtime.be, which serves as the central platform for all services, documentation, and resources.

bottom of page