APCOMTEC Summer School 2023
July 3-7
Get started with Technical Communication

A unique learning opportunity in the field of Technical Communication

1. WHAT IS IT?

The 2nd edition of the APCOMTEC Summer School is running from 3 to 7 July, keeping the partnership with ISCAP-P.PORTO and, at an international level, with the Finnish Technical Communication Association – the STVY  – to give you the opportunity to develop essential skills for today’s job market.

Technical communication is focused on the user of services or products and is an essential and transversal competence. Moreover, it is a professional area that is booming globally, most notably because of the digital and technological context of today’s world, and the need to inform the users in a clear way in order to create more value in products/services.

The 2023 edition is a 5-day intensive face-to-face course, focusing on a general approach to Technical Communication, with a balanced program between theory and practice of approximately 30 contact hours, in a laboratory environment. 

The first part of the week comprises 4 core workshops offered by experienced national and international technical communicators; in the second part of the week, the participants will be assigned a hands-on project, and will have to create documentation for a real product. Participants will be mentored and evaluated by an international panel of communicators. There is no better way to learn!

As the course is taught in English, it is also an excellent opportunity to develop skills in the language in which most technical information is communicated.

Learn about the programme!

2. WHO IS IT AIMED AT AND WHY SHOULD YOU SIGN UP?

This course is aimed at everyone who likes to make themselves understood in a clear and unambiguous way. No matter what your background is! If you like to communicate and want to learn how to do it more clearly and simply, this school is for you!

For those who like to make themselves understood clearly and simply, whatever their background is, this Summer School creates a welcoming environment where you can learn and practice with professionals in the field. Technical Communication traditionally attracts people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who find it challenging, enriching, and currently offers excellent career opportunities.

 

For those considering a career change, this Summer School is an excellent opportunity to learn and socialize with professionals in the field, in an informal sharing environment, and to discover more about the activity and the people who do it. The next step can be the Postgraduate Diploma in Technical Communication, which has opened real career opportunities for committed graduates.

 

For those already working in Technical Communication, this Summer School includes three workshops on themes that are on the agenda. So, you can sign up for just the workshops that interest you, or you can benefit from the whole week to consolidate knowledge and share information more in-depth with teachers and other participants.

3. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The APCOMTEC Summer School has several registration options:

  1. GENERAL PRICES:

TRAINING ONLY – 80,00€ 

 

FAREWELL DINNER – 35,00€

 

LUNCH (daily): 9,50€

 

SOCIAL PROGRAMME: 17,00€

 

ALL INCLUSIVE PACK – 160,00€  (Training + Lunches + Social Programme + Farewell dinner)

 

 

 

  1. P.PORTO/APCOMTEC members

 

TRAINING ONLY – 60,00€

 

FAREWELL DINNER – 35,00€

 

LUNCH (daily): 9,50€

 

SOCIAL PROGRAMME: 17,00€

 

ALL INCLUSIVE PACK – 140,00€ (Training +Lunches + Social Programme + Farewell dinner)

 

 

 

4. WHERE DOES THE SUMMER SCHOOL TAKE PLACE?

The APCOMTEC’s Summer School will take place at ISCAP – P.PORTO – Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Politécnico do Porto, at Rua Jaime Lopes Amorim, 4465-001 S. Mamede de Infesta.

See here how to get there.

5. HOW CAN  I REGISTER?

Just fill in the Registration Form and we will send you the payment details.

Places are limited, so register now.

Applications are open until June 30!

6. WHERE TO STAY?

The offer of accommodation is quite big in Porto, and close to ISCAP-P.PORTO. If you need support in finding accommodation, or if you would like to share a space with other participants, select that option in the registration form.

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Summer School 2023 venue
ISCAP-P.PORTO
R. Jaime Lopes Amorim s/n, 4465-004 São Mamede de Infesta

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