Technical Writing Certificate Program
Gain your Technical Writing Certificate 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
Schedule
Independent
Quarters
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
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Technical Writing Certificate Program
Gain your Technical Writing Certificate 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
- Identify and apply AI tools in the planning and development of technical content
- Plan technical communication deliverables that explain how to complete the procedures within a process
- Compose draft and final technical communication deliverables based upon planning phase pre-work
- Apply accessibility best practices to technical content
- 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 certificate program course provides a comprehensive introduction to technical writing, focusing on the skills, tools, and best practices needed to create effective, user-centered communication in professional and technical contexts. Students will learn to distinguish technical writing from other forms of writing and understand the roles and responsibilities of a technical writer as an information designer, content strategist, and user advocate.
The course emphasizes planning and composing technical documentation—such as procedures, manuals, and guides—based on audience analysis, process mapping, and accessibility principles. Students will explore how to use AI tools to support the planning, drafting, and refinement of technical content, while applying industry best practices to ensure clarity, usability, and inclusivity.
Additionally, students will be introduced to fundamental web technologies, including HTML, XML, and CSS, and their role in structuring, styling, and delivering technical content in digital formats. Students who successfully complete this course will have the skills to plan and develop user-centered deliverables that meet professional standards.
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
Accessibility
Writing strategies and processes
Applicability of AI to technical communication
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, 9/26/2025 - 1/16/2026
Quarter: Fall
Registration will open on July 31
Total cost
$1,649
Instructor: C. Blaise Mitsutama
Notes
This online, instructor-moderated certificate course begins Sept. 29, 2025 and ends Jan. 16, 2026 (Equivalent to 110 classroom hours).
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