Technical Communication
Professional Certificate
Convert Technical Jargon
Become a technical writer and find a new niche that utilizes both your technical knowledge and your passion for writing. Software publishers, computer or engineering companies, and technical consulting services are all looking for qualified technical writers to help them translate complex programming or scientific language into a concise, readable document that anyone can understand.
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Est. Tuition $3,270
Learning Format Online
Duration 9-12 months *
* Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.Total Units 18 Units
Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:
- Strong command of the English language
- Elevated understanding of the basic principles of English composition including grammar and sentence construction
Industry Connection
Affiliated with the Society for Technical Communication (STC).- Skills and strategies for communicating a variety of technical information
- Project management
- Research and analysis
- Content strategy
- Documenting policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of widely-used industry software
- Revising your work
- Writing for specific audiences
Individuals who are:
- Looking for a career in technical writing/technical communication
- Technical personnel, administrative analysts or assistants who need to document processes or procedures
- IT professionals, including database administrators
- Programmers and help desk managers
- Scientific professionals
- Human resources analysts
- Others who support technical or other operations that require the development or use of detailed reports, manuals or guides
Required Courses
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
Online with Live Sessions
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (12 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Writing Customer Facing DocumentsLearn the fundamentals of creating the high-quality documents companies use to communicate more clearly and effectively with their customers, employees, and partners.
3 Units
Content StrategyLearn the business value of content, how to access that value, the importance of content in the business environment, and related topics in internationalizing content in today's world.
3 Units
Fundamentals of Technical WritingExamines processes and formats involved in writing three of the most common technical documents: user guides, policy and procedure manuals, and proposals.
3 Units
Managing Content ProjectsThis course focuses on the management of technical writing projects.
3 Units
Choose your Favorite from Elective, One is Required
Elective (6 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Business Proposal WritingLearn the mechanics of producing a ready-to-submit proposal document.
3 Units
Documenting Policies and ProceduresThe basics of developing and writing organizational policies and task-based procedures.
3 Units