Technical Writing Certificate Program
Gain your Technical Writing Certificate in 15 weeks studying topics such as principles of technical writing, editing and intro to HTML.
Why invest in Technical Writing Certificate Program
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
Duration
- Equivalent to 110 classroom hours
- Complete within 15 weeks
Schedule
Independent
Quarters
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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Technical Writing Certificate Program
Gain your Technical Writing Certificate in 15 weeks studying topics such as principles of technical writing, editing and intro to HTML.
What you’ll be able to do — 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
What previous students are saying about this program
Time is hard to come by. So, the flexibility at Tombolo Institute made it instrumental in allowing me to pursue my technical writing certificate and transition my career. It’s one of those things where now that I’m here, it feels like I was always meant to be here. I anticipate staying in this discipline through the rest of my career. 
Tod Hilton
Program description
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.
Prerequisites
- A strong command of English grammar and spelling
- A basic-to-intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word
Program content
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
Next available start dates
Technical Writing Certificate
Total classroom hours
110 hours
Schedule
Online
Independent, 9/30/2024 - 1/10/2025
Quarter: Fall
Total cost
$1,649
Instructor: Maria Blyther
Notes
This online, instructor-moderated certificate course begins Sept. 30, 2024 and ends Jan. 10, 2025. (Equivalent to 110 classroom hours.) Students must create their NetID to access this course in Canvas, the online learning management system.
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