Technical Writing, Associate Certificate, Part-time

Program Overview

This program prepares students for careers as technical writers, who are in high demand across various industries. Technical writers ensure that complex information is communicated clearly and effectively, both in print and electronic formats. The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this field.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Technical writers are in increasing demand in various sectors such as healthcare, electronics, engineering, software, heavy industry and utilities, education, resource extraction, government, non-profit organizations, business administration & operations, entrepreneurial work & consultation, green economy & sustainability, marketing/public relations, technology/high-tech sector, finance, and other employment sectors.
• Anywhere people depend on substantial amounts of information, whether conveyed in print or electronically, technical writers are busy making sure that that information is clear, coherent, complete, accurate, and unambiguous.