Creation of technical documentation compliant with the S1000D standard

Training process

Training needs analysis

If you have specific requirements regarding the training programme, we will carry out a training needs analysis for you. This will guide us on which aspects of the programme should receive greater emphasis, so that the training programme meets your specific needs.

What will you gain?

Modular documentation mindset - You will learn how to turn traditional documents into S1000D data modules, making it easier for you to build consistent technical, service, and operational documentation.

Confidence with CSDB - You will understand how CSDB, DMRL, and document versioning work, so you can find, approve, and reuse content across multiple publications without losing control.

Confidence in XML work - You will master the XML structure used in S1000D, including schemas and validation, so you can spot errors faster and prepare documents that meet formal requirements.

Stronger procedure writing - You will learn how to write operation, maintenance, and repair instructions in line with the standard, so the end user can follow each task clearly step by step.

Consistent terms and data - You will learn controlled language, naming rules, and BREX principles, helping you reduce inconsistencies between modules and improve teamwork across document roles.

Publication-ready output - You will learn how to prepare content for PDF, HTML, and IETP/IETM publishing, making it easier for you to match documentation format to user needs and delivery channels.

Smarter tool selection - You will understand the role of XML editors, CSDB systems, and validation and publishing tools, so you can choose solutions that fit your documentation workflow.

Hands-on practical workflow - In the workshop, you will analyze sample documentation, create a simple data module, and check S1000D compliance, giving you a practical workflow you can reuse later.

Training programme

1. Introduction to the S1000D standard

what S1000D is and where it is used,
the role of the standard in technical, service, and operational documentation,
modular documentation versus traditional technical documentation,
benefits of implementing S1000D in the organization.

2. Structure of documentation in S1000D

basic concepts: Data Module, CSDB, DMRL, BREX, SNS,
structure of the data module,
principles of identification and coding of documentation,
types of data modules and their application.

3. Creating technical content compliant with the standard

principles of describing technical procedures,
creating operating, maintenance and repair instructions,
describing parts, components and systems,
using controlled language and consistent terminology.

4. Working with XML in S1000D documentation

basics of XML structure,
tags and schemas used in S1000D,
validation of documentation correctness,
typical errors in XML documents.

5. Document management in CSDB

what Common Source Database is,
versioning and document statuses,
documentation approval workflow,
reuse of content in multiple publications.

6. Business rules and documentation quality

BREX as a set of business rules,
control of documentation compliance with the standard,
consistency of data, naming, and structure,
audit and maintenance of the quality of technical documentation.

7. Publishing technical documentation

preparation of documentation for publication,
PDF, HTML, IETP/IETM publications,
update management,
distribution of documentation to end users.

8. Tools supporting work with the S1000D standard

XML editors,
CSDB systems,
tools for validation and publication,
integration with PLM, ERP and ILS systems.

9. Implementation of S1000D in the organization

analysis of the current method of creating documentation,
preparation of the data structure and working principles,
roles in the documentation process,
good implementation practices.

10. Practical workshop

analysis of sample technical documentation,
preparation of a simple data module,
verification of the document's compliance with the S1000D assumptions,
discussion of typical problems and methods of solving them.

What are the prerequisites for participating in the training?

Basics of technical documentation - You should understand how manuals, procedures, and service documents are structured, so you can move more easily from traditional documentation to a modular approach.

Awareness of technical processes - You should be familiar with basic operation, maintenance, or repair processes, because the training uses examples based on real procedures and technical content.

Basic computer skills - You should be comfortable working with files, folder structures, and office applications, because you will analyze and prepare digital documentation during the course.

Technical English basics - You should understand basic technical terms in English, because many S1000D concepts, XML elements, and tool names commonly appear in that language.