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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