Technical Documentation & Structured Authoring Training
Practical training in FrameMaker, XML authoring, RoboHelp, InDesign XML, DTD, EDD, structured content, and single-source publishing for technical documentation and knowledge teams.
Who this is for
Designed for technical writers, documentation specialists, information developers, content engineers, and support-content teams. It is particularly relevant for organisations maintaining manuals, product documentation, help systems, or knowledge content that need to move from isolated documents toward reusable, governed, multi-format publishing.
What your team will learn
- Structure long-form technical documents in Adobe FrameMaker
- Understand XML elements, attributes, validation, and structured content models
- Create and work with DTDs and FrameMaker EDDs for controlled authoring
- Import, map, format, and publish XML content through FrameMaker and InDesign
- Build searchable help systems and knowledge content in Adobe RoboHelp
- Apply topic-based writing, content reuse, variables, conditions, and cross-references
- Plan single-source publishing for PDF, responsive HTML, and other delivery formats
- Improve templates, governance, review, and maintenance across documentation teams
What structured authoring can improve
The programme helps documentation teams separate content from formatting, establish repeatable structures, reuse information safely, and publish reliable outputs without rebuilding the same material for every channel.
- More consistent long-form technical documentation
- Greater content reuse across products and output formats
- Clearer XML structures, templates, and authoring rules
- Faster updates to repeated or conditional information
- More reliable PDF, HTML help, and knowledge outputs
- Better governance across writers, reviewers, and publishing teams
Tools and platforms
Adobe FrameMaker · XML Authoring · Adobe RoboHelp · InDesign XML · DTD · EDD · XPath · XSLT · DITA Concepts · Acrobat Pro · Structured Authoring · Single-Source Publishing · Topic-Based Writing · Content Reuse
Delivery formats
- Onsite
- Live Online
- Blended
- Workshop
- Multi-day Programme
Enterprise experience
FrameMaker, RoboHelp, InDesign, and technical publishing training has been delivered for documentation and communication professionals associated with organisations including UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, Willis Towers Watson, Indian Air Force, Landis+Gyr, and others. Programmes can begin with document fundamentals or go deeper into XML, DTD, EDD, mapping, and publishing.
What clients say
His way of training is out of the box — he takes live examples while teaching. Vishu has developed his own training method and is adaptive to the industry he is training for.
Vishu is an SME with Adobe Suite. His knowledge is unmatched and he has loads of patience to help us understand the concepts. I would highly recommend him.
Common questions
Is this FrameMaker training or XML training?
It can be either or both. Programmes range from unstructured and structured FrameMaker to XML fundamentals, DTD, EDD, mapping, validation, and publishing workflows.
What are DTD and EDD used for?
A DTD defines the permitted XML structure, while a FrameMaker EDD controls how structured elements behave and are formatted inside FrameMaker. Both can be taught through practical examples.
Can the programme cover InDesign XML workflows?
Yes. Training can cover XML import, element mapping, tagged text, repeating content, layout rules, and the practical limits of XML-driven InDesign publishing.
Does the programme include RoboHelp?
Yes. RoboHelp modules can cover project structure, topics, navigation, variables, conditions, responsive HTML output, and connections with wider documentation workflows.
Do participants need coding experience?
No. XML concepts are introduced visually and structurally. XPath, XSLT, or deeper technical topics can be added for teams that need them.
Can we use our own documentation templates and content model?
Yes, where permitted. Existing templates, sample XML, DTDs, EDDs, output requirements, and documentation challenges can shape the exercises.