TWB Online is a training program for technical writing and documentation. It is a formalized training of students from a remote location. Students who cannot attend a program due to distance or time scheduling constraints can benefit immensely from this program.

In TWB Online:
Students are not required to sit in a classroom to attend the program. The program is self-paced and can be delivered via the Internet to virtually anywhere in the world. TWB Online will be delivered over the Internet using a combination of flash demos, and correspondence.

If you cannot attend a classroom program due to distance and flexibility of time, you could enroll for TWB Online.

TWB Online is similar to the traditional classroom program. It has the same value and fulfills the same graduation requirements. Program material, demos of exercises, written assignments, interactions between students and faculty are all a part of the TWB Online curriculum as well.

The Difference:
This program differs from the traditional classroom program. In TWB Online you have the flexibility of scheduling the study time at your own pace. You are not required to sit in a classroom and you can avoid travel.In addition to this,the communication with facilitators and classmates and assignment submission is done electronically.

Yes, TWB Online is very effective. In this program, you can learn as much as you would in a classroom environment, provided you are well disciplined and self motivated. TWB Online enables you to study at your own pace, with no pressure on time. This results in a more effective learning.

Yes, this program carries the same value as the regular TWB program. The program content, assignments, mentorship and demos for both the programs are the same and you are assessed based on the same parameters.

To enroll for the program, you need to complete and submit the program’s online registration formalities. Please see the Registration page for more details.

No, you do not have to be connected to the Internet all the time. The program material will be available on a CD. You need to be connected to the Internet only to access the TWB Online portal. The portal will be used only for instances like submitting assignments, viewing grades and interacting with the facilitator.

No, there is no specified time that you need to be online.

Yes, you can do the program from anywhere in the world. However, mentorship will be provided based on the Indian Standard Time (IST). All your assignments will also have to be submitted based on the time indicated in TWB Online.

Yes you can.

The duration of the program is three months.

You can begin the program between 3 to 10 days after registration. Once you register for the program you will receive the program material and the login details to access the TWB Online portal. The date of commencement will depend on your location as we factor in the start date only after you have acknowledged the receipt of the training kit.

A self-paced learning allows you to work at your own pace, in a specific duration. Self-paced programs offer a lot of flexibility and allows you to fit the coursework into your schedule. You have the option of rescheduling your time. Example, if you planned to study on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, for three hours each day and due to some unavoidable circumstances you could not. You have the option of studying on Thursday, Friday and Saturday instead.

Yes, this is a time bound program. However, you have three months to complete this program as compared to the regular classroom program of two months. The program has been designed keeping in mind the time constraints faced by working students.

You will receive your program material via a CD. This CD will be mailed to you after you enroll for the program.

Please ensure you are careful with the CD and do not lose it. The CD contains your program material and without the CD you will not be able to access the TWB Online portal.

TWB Online will consist of the following units:
Unit 1: Introduction/Structured Editor
Unit 2: Fundamentals of Technical Writing
Unit 3: Parts of a Manual
Unit 4: Documentation Methodology
Unit 5: Authoring tool
Unit 6: Documentation Project

Fundamentals and theory -> Student Workbook
Application of theory -> Demonstrations - Distance Learning Portal
Step-by-step instructions -> Student Workbook
Practice of theory -> Exercises/Student Workbook
Skills in tools -> Building projects/Student Workbook
Evaluation during the program -> Assignments

Every batch will have a facilitator.
Students can clarify doubts and interact with the facilitator via the online messaging system/e-mail.
The TWB facilitator will be available online during regular business hours Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 11 p.m, 4 p.m to 5.30 p.m - IST)
If the facilitator is not available online, you can still send a message and the facilitator will get back to you on the next business day.

Yes, the mentorship will extend for an additional three months after you complete the program.

You can clarify your doubts with the facilitator by sending a message using TWB Online’s inbuilt chat feature.

To enroll for TWB Online:
You should be a graduate or pursuing your graduation. You should have a strong command over the English language with a basic understanding of sentence construction and grammar. You should have working knowledge on how to use a computer.

To be successful in this program, you need to have the following skills:

Ability to prioritize your responsibilities
Ability to learn and work independently
Highly self-motivated
Self-disciplined–You should be able to manage your time efficiently and complete assignments on time
Good at following written instructions
Basic computer skills – Have a good comfort level while using a computer

Yes, to work on the program material you would need to ensure you have the following system requirements: A computer with:

· Processor speed-1.50GHz or more
· RAM - Minimum of 256 MB
· Free disk space- 1 GB
· CD-ROM Drive

An Internet connection with:
· Dial-up (56K or more) or a Broadband connection
· Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher
· An e-mail account to send and receive e-mails with the TWB program facilitators.
· An installed version of MS Word 2000 - not an open source version.

Yes you would have to install a couple of tools that are required for the Technical Writing program. This will be provided to you.

You will be evaluated based on the assignments you are expected to submit.

Yes, all assignments have to be submitted by a particular date. However, initial drafts of assignments can be sent to the facilitator for review prior to final submission.

Yes you can. The program provides a date range within which you can submit these assignments. You need to ensure that you submit the assignment within this range. So if the due date is 5-October-07, the date range will be 1st Oct to 5th October.

All assignments have to be submitted within the given date range. Marks will be deducted if the submission of your assignment is delayed beyond the due date.

All assignments are submitted via the TWB Online portal.

Only technical issues related with the TWB Online portal will be handled by TWB. If you have any issues regarding your Internet connection or hardware you will need to seek help on your own.

No, TWB Online students are required to pay the entire program fee at the time of registration. This fee is a one-time payment and will not be refunded. Please check with the TWB Business Development team for further details.

The payment for the program can be made either through a Check, Demand Draft or Credit Card. Register Now

No, for TWB Online you will have to make a one-time payment.

At this point of time you cannot transfer from TWB Online to the classroom program.

Yes, TWB will assist you with our On Campus program.

To get certified, you need to score 50% of the total marks.