Master Plaintext Markup for Technical Documentation

Join our live virtual training and learn to author clean, efficient documentation using lightweight markup languages like Markdown, reStructuredText, and AsciiDoc.

Learn How to Write Documentation Using Markdown, reStructuredText, and AsciiDoc

Join a live, hands-on workshop designed to help technical writers and content creators master lightweight markup languages — essential tools for modern documentation workflows.

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Learn How to Write Documentation Using Why Learn Plaintext Markup for Documentation?

In today’s evolving tech landscape, technical writers are expected to work across a wide range of tools and formats. While DITA XML remains a proven solution for structured authoring in large organizations, lightweight markup languages like Markdown, Extended Markdown, reStructuredText, and AsciiDoc are gaining popularity in developer-centric environments.

These languages are widely used on platforms like GitHub and have become essential in docs-as-code workflows. Learning how to write in these formats is becoming a core requirement for many technical writing roles.

Stay Competitive in a Changing Industry

As AI and automation reshape the tech industry, continuously developing your skillset is essential. Whether you’re adapting to a docs-as-code role or expanding your authoring capabilities, this training offers practical, hands-on experience with today’s most relevant markup languages.

Why Take This Live Training?

  • Ask questions and troubleshoot issues in real time
  • Receive personalized feedback from an instructor
  • Learn faster in a group environment (backed by studies on collaborative learning)
  • Complete real-world projects to build your professional portfolio
  • Position yourself for growing job opportunities in docs-as-code teams

What You’ll Learn

  • An overview of plaintext markup languages and when to use them instead of Word or Google Docs
  • A side-by-side comparison of Markdown, Extended Markdown, reStructuredText, and AsciiDoc
  • Core syntax and structure, including headings, lists, tables, links, blockquotes, and more
  • How to set up your writing environment in VS Code with recommended extensions
  • Common quirks, syntax differences, and compatibility issues
  • How to use command-line tools to convert content to HTML, PDF, and ePub
  • Tools and plugins that support these markup languages
  • Hands-on projects to reinforce your learning and grow your portfolio
  • Common pitfalls writers face when using plaintext markup — and how to avoid them
  • Best practices for document validation, linting, and managing long-form content

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:
  • Technical writers
  • Developer advocates
  • Documentation and content teams
  • Open-source contributors
  • Bloggers and digital creators
  • Anyone working in docs-as-code environments
No prerequisites required. Beginners welcome.

Included Bonuses

  • Downloadable presenter slide decks
  • PDF summary of key takeaways
  • Quickstart cheat sheet for each markup language
  • Reusable documentation templates
  • One-year access to full video recordings of the training

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