Technical Writing Certificate Program
The certificate program in Technical Writing cultivates the flexible writing skills you need to adapt to your particular audiences, document formats, and writing tasks. Course facilitators bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to enable you to connect classroom learning directly with the actual writing you're doing on the job.
Many of the courses in the Technical Writing Certificate program take a workshop-style approach, allowing generous time for group discussion and individual feedback. Each course also includes a final assessment of some kind (such as a test, document, or portfolio) so you can demonstrate the progress you've made.
Admission Requirements
This program is intended for professionals working in a technical field, such as engineering, technology, or science.
Certificate Requirements
The certificate is awarded after successful completion of 4 courses, including one required course, Technical Writing. There is a student evaluation at the end of each course. Each course includes a final assessment (such as a test, document, or portfolio) so you can demonstrate the progress you’ve made. All requirements must be met within four years.
Required Course
Electives
- Preparing Reports and Proposals
- Requirements Analysis and Specification
- Writing User-Friendly manuals
- Visual Communication
- Reader-Friendly Style (online course)
- Writing to Market Your Business
- Scientific Writing
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