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Dr. Baehr offers both CPTC Foundation and Practitioner exam preparatory courses at regular intervals throughout the year through the Society for Technical Communication’s education program.  Courses are typically offered every other month, providing many opportunities for students to schedule a course at their convenience.  Each of these courses offers a condensed, accelerated format that helps students quickly assimilate, review, and prepare to sit a live certification exam.

Each course is an interactive, live online presentation, which runs four weeks, and each session is 90 minutes, providing a comprehensive overview of the nine core competencies, learning objectives, core exam content, question types, study resources, and test taking strategies.  Each session provides a walkthrough of sample exam questions with detailed explanations of answers and related study materials.  During course sessions, students are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback on the certification exam, study resources, and individual concerns.

Outside classroom resources include recordings of the live sessions, slide notes, additional sample questions, and study materials designed for individual practice.  Students are encouraged to ask questions via email, but may also meet one-on-one with the instructor for additional support.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

  • Condensed, accelerated course format.
  • Courses offered at all available CPTC levels.
  • STC member discounts on courses.
  • Convenient scheduling—multiple courses available.
  • Instructor assistance available outside of live sessions.

ABOUT THE TRAINER

With over 25 years of experience as a technical communicator, university professor, and accredited trainer, Dr. Baehr has courses in both industry and university settings at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.  Additionally, he has published several books, articles, and presentations on topics spanning the entire range of the nine technical communication core competencies.

His knowledge on certification has been featured multiple times in Intercom magazine providing informational articles on the certification program history and development, core competencies, and its benefits to professionals and students.  He has worked on the STC Certification Program since 2015 both as a trainer and in the capacity of Chief Examiner and chairs STC’s Certification Committee.

BOOK A COURSE

CPTC Foundation and Practitioner exam preparation courses delivered by Dr Craig Behr can be booked directly via the Society for Technical Communication website. For information about upcoming courses, please visit: https://www.stc.org/education/online-courses/

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TESTIMONIALS

Even with years of technical writing experience, I knew that the certification exam was not going to be easy. I was extremely impressed with Craig’s course. It was informative and well organized. Just a few minutes into the CPTC Foundation exam I knew that it was time and money well spent. Not only did the course help me pass the exam, but I also picked up knowledge that made me a better writer as well.

Matthew Pierce, CPTC, Managing Director, Impact Trial Consulting

Craig was an excellent instructor. His organization and delivery of the course materials were professional and made the test less daunting. He was approachable and laid back, always happy to answer any of our questions or clarify the more complex parts. His mastery of the material gave me some much-needed confidence in my studies.

Luke Gagliardi, CPTC, Technical Writer, York University

I took the CPTC exam prep class for the practitioner level, which was provided by Craig Baehr. I found the course helpful, particularly regarding the approach to the different types of questions and a deeper dive into areas of the book where I needed further explanation. The class size was also relatively small and Craig took the time to engage with each of us, answer our questions and ensure we truly understood the various topics covered by the exam. Alongside a refresher of the book's material, this prep class is the perfect way to walk confidently into the exam.

Meg Nelson, CPTC, Senior Technical Writer, Bermuda Monetary Authority

Craig is a great instructor. He takes a methodical approach with clearly defined objectives and then refers back to those objectives throughout the course. Craig’s approach is succinct while keeping it interesting. He’s always ready to offer additional guidance and supporting information when needed. He goes the extra mile to help students grasp the concepts. I would definitely recommend Craig. With Craig, no student is left behind.

Mary Ollinger, CPTC, Technical Writer, Encore Technologies

AVAILABLE COURSES

Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC™)

  • CPTC Foundation
  • CPTC Practitioner

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