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Technical Writing Certificate
Graduate Academic Certification
Program type:
Graduate Academic Certificate
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
1-2 semesters
Credit Hours:
12
Advance your career with UNT's flexible, online Technical Writing Certificate
Students take four fully online graduate-level courses focused on technical communication
principles and professional writing skills. The program is designed for flexibility,
allowing students to complete coursework on their own schedule while gaining hands-on
experience in real-world technical writing. Upon successful completion of the program,
students earn a recognized credential to enhance their career opportunities.
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Request More InfoWhy earn a Technical Writing Certificate?
Enhance your writing skills and advance your career with UNT’s fully online Technical
Writing Certificate. This flexible program equips you with the expertise to create
clear, effective technical documents for a variety of industries. Gain practical,
in-demand skills and boost your professional credentials—all on your schedule.
Marketable Skills
- Web/social media content strategies
- User experience research
- Advanced technical writing
- Pedagogical practices
- XML programming
Technical Writing Certificate Highlights
Learn from award-winning faculty with expertise in industry expectations
Participate in projects exploring writing and design
Be part of a top-ranked technical communication program with strong industry connections
Benefit from a curriculum designed to meet real-world communication challenges
Career Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of technical writers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, which is a stronger outlook than other media and communication jobs.Technical Writing Certificate Courses You Could Take
Digital Literacies for Professional Communicators (3 hrs)
Examination of the digital literacies used in professional contexts. Intensive theory
and practice of authoring tools, content management, single sourcing and coding.
Digital Content Strategies for Communication Professionals (3 hrs)
Advanced study of content strategy skills important for technical communicators. Students
learn about how technical communicators use content strategies to develop web content.
Students also use and analyze major web content management systems, including Drupal,
Word Press and Joomla.
Editing Technical Documents (3 hrs)
Practical application of technical and professional communication in industry, business
and the sciences, using the workshop approach.
Designing Technical Documents (3 hrs)
Study of the theory of designing effective technical documents. Intensive practice
in applying the theory of designing technical documents in industry, business and
the sciences.
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