The MadCap Software Scholar Program Welcomes
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI Selects MadCap Software to Teach Best Practices in Technical Writing
La Jolla, CA, USA and Indianapolis, IN — March 27, 2014 —The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has chosen MadCap software as one of its “Tools for Technical Communication” in a course designed to offer students the expertise needed to gain a competitive advantage in the workforce.
The school is using MadCap Flare—the modern, future-proof authoring and multi-channel publishing software that supports print, Web, desktop and mobile—to provide students with one of the most advanced authoring and publishing solutions available today. By using MadCap Flare, students are gaining experience in the modern techniques and software used by thousands of companies worldwide.
We’re excited to use MadCap Flare and give our students the opportunity to learn and use current software tools from the field. Using Flare will help them become familiar with the concepts of single-sourcing and topic-based authoring before they graduate, preparing them for careers in technical communication.
Corinne Renguette Ph.D | Program Director and Assistant Professor in Technical Communication, The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI
The school offers both a bachelor of science degree in Technical Communication and a certificate in Technical Communication as part of its Leadership and Communication curriculum. Focusing on practical, real-world, industry-relevant learning experiences, the program will include MadCap Flare in its “Tools for Technical Communication” course.
“We are thrilled to partner with The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology and help students develop their technical writing practices," said Anthony Olivier, MadCap founder and CEO. "This is another great opportunity to share the real-world insights of the global MadCap user community and empower students with skills that will give them a competitive edge when they join the workforce.”
About Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, located in Indianapolis on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for careers in industry. The school is one of the largest degree-granting schools at IUPUI, with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. All degrees are awarded by Purdue University, with the exception of those awarded through the Department of Music & Arts Technology.
About Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Known as Indiana’s premier urban research and health sciences campus, IUPUI is dedicated to advancing the intellectual growth of the state of Indiana and its citizens through research and creative activity, teaching, learning and civic engagement. Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and other notable publications, IUPUI has more than 30,000 students enrolled in 21 schools, which offer more than 250 degrees. IUPUI awards degrees from both Indiana and Purdue Universities. For more information, visit iupui.edu.
About MadCap Scholar Program
The MadCap Scholar Program offers special pricing and discounts on MadCap Software’s state-of-the-art authoring, content development and technical documentation software to help students, educators and universities gain access to industry-standard solutions that support technical communication, learning & development, instructional design and content strategy best practices. They include the ability to outfit labs with MadCap Software applications; training, including the MAD Certification test for teachers and professors; and discounts on software for current students. For more detail, visit https://www.madcapsoftware.com/education/scholar-program.aspx.
About MadCap Software
MadCap Software is a trusted resource for thousands of companies around the globe for single-source, multi-channel authoring and publishing solutions designed to streamline the process of developing and delivering training content, learning and development programs, technical documentation, online Help, knowledge bases, and more. From authoring, publishing and translation, to cloud-based content management system, to contribution and review in the cloud, you can streamline content delivery and manage the entire content development lifecycle with MadCap Software. MadCap Software’s services include product training, consulting services, translation and localization, and an advanced developer certification program. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with offices in Austin, TX, MadCap Software is home to some of the most experienced software architects and product experts in the content development industry.
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