Certificate
As a fast-track program for career changers or a foundational program for first time professionals, this program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for writing end-user documentation such as printed manuals, online help systems and screencast training modules. Using tools of the technical communication profession, the student will develop skill in audience analysis; tutorial, procedure and reference guide writing; project management; document design; and usability testing. Designed to provide the student with practical and theoretical principles of technical communication, the program prepares students for employment in a wide variety of opportunities in the field. To this end, students will also learn how to conduct a formal job search and create professional portfolios to better compete for jobs. Those without previous college experience can use this certificate to seek work as interns and in co-op positions in technical communication while pursuing the Associate in Arts Degree in Technical Communication.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
As a fast-track program for career changers or a foundational program for first time professionals, this program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for writing end-user documentation such as printed manuals, online help systems and screencast training modules. Using tools of the technical communication profession, the student will develop skill in audience analysis; tutorial, procedure and reference guide writing; project management; document design; and usability testing. Designed to provide the student with practical and theoretical principles of technical communication, the program prepares students for employment in a wide variety of opportunities in the field. To this end, students will also learn how to conduct a formal job search and create professional portfolios to better compete for jobs. Those without previous college experience can use this certificate to seek work as interns and in co-op positions in technical communication while pursuing the Associate in Arts Degree in Technical Communication.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Basic computer literacy.
- Division
- Humanities, Social & Behav Sci
- Department
- English & College Readiness
- Advisors
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 107 | Technical Writing Fundamentals* | 3 | |
| ENG 208 | Technical Writing for Print Delivery | 3 | |
| ENG 209 | Technical Writing for Online Delivery | 3 | |
| ENG 218 | Technical Writing for eLearning | 3 | |
| ENG 245 | Job Search Success Seminar | 2 | |
| Elective | Select one GDT course from the following: GDT 104, GDT 106, or GDT 108 | 3 | |
| Elective | Select one WEB course from the following: WEB 110, WEB 113 or WEB 115 | 3 | |
| Total | 20 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 20
Footnotes
*Students with equivalent coursework/experience are encouraged to contact the program advisor for appropriate course placement.