Professional Technical Communications Certificate (Plan 23TI)
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Award Type
Certificate
Catalog Description
In this 20-hour certificate program, you learn the principles of effective written communication and how to produce concise, easily understood and visually engaging documents for a variety of audiences. In our project-based courses, you will create real-world communication materials, including newsletters, blogs, websites and more! When you graduate, you will have a portfolio of impressive materials you can show off to potential employers. This certificate is perfect for students who have already completed a degree in another field and wish to retrain and re-enter the job force.
This certificate may be completely fully online, depending on selected elective courses.
Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:
Inform, educate, and persuade an audience by using engaging, memorable, and compelling storytelling techniques.
Communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and powerfully.
Use multimedia to enhance a written message.
Demonstrate how to make complex information accessible using graphics and visuals.
Apply editing strategies to create professional documents.
Demonstrate professional writing skills relevant to a variety of industries.
Total Hours for Completion
20 credit hours