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Technical Writing Certificate   

Gain your Technical Writing Certificate in 15 weeks studying topics such as principles of technical writing, editing and intro to HTML.
 
Competencies:
  • Distinguish technical communication from other forms of writing
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of a technical writer
  • Plan technical communication deliverables that explain how to complete the procedures within a process
  • Compose draft technical communication deliverables based upon planning phase pre-work
  • Analyze draft technical communication deliverables and revise their contents in preparation for final
  • publication and distribution
  • Apply, test, and measure the principles of usability
  • Produce a Capstone project consisting of a technical communication deliverable that enables the reader to use a new product, understand a business process or proposal, or take action based on learning about something new

Salary scales for Technical Writers range from $79,000-$106,000 in the greater Seattle area (Glassdoor). Employment trends for Technical Writers are expected to grow by 10% over the next 8 years. --US Dept. of Labor

This online Technical Writing Certificate course culminates in the Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College Technical Writing Certificate. The entire certificate course takes 15 weeks to complete at a cost that is substantially less than taking the courses individually. This competency-based program employs a course instructor and is targeted to working professionals with a strong knowledge of written English, who are looking to speed up the certificate process.
 
Topics covered include:
  • Principles of Technical Writing
  • The role of the technical writer
  • The writing process
  • Usability
  • Writing strategies
  • Editing
  • Document design
  • Intro to HTML
  • XML and CSS
  • Job readiness strategies

Prerequisites:
  • Strong command of English grammar and spelling
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word
 
 
 

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