Certificate in Technical Writing for Current Technical Writers
Contact Hours: 90 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
This program has been developed for those already in the field or those in the downsized IT industry. The Certificate in Technical Writing program is Instructor-Led, meaning you learn from highly qualified industry practitioners and tech writing faculty. Now in its 25th year, our program has been designed for those who want to enhance existing careers in technical writing or move in a new direction within the corporate workplace.
The program is designed for:
Those who aspire to develop their technical language and communication skills
Those who need to update their knowledge and skills
Those who need preparation for teaching professional communication
Those who must prepare and deliver training for their companies
Those who aspire to advance in documentation and other technical communication positions
Those who seek a verifiable Certificate Credential from an accredited university
General Questions
Do the instructors provide feedback? Instructors provide extensive feedback on each assignment. Some assignments are posted on web pages, others are delivered through Learning Management Delivery Platforms.
What credits do you receive by completing this course? These are CEU credits (Continuing Education Credit). They do not transfer to a "for-credit" institution. However, you can expect to take these online courses under stringent guidelines to gain a high quality educational and learning experience. Earning a valid Technical Writing Certificate will help you advance your career and increase your salary in the workplace.
Is any software to be installed? There is no software to be installed.
Do I need to submit a transcript to enroll in the Certificate Program? No, you do not.
What happens once I register? Once you register e-mail notification will be sent to your instructor and also to you. Course of study begins shortly thereafter.
When you say self-paced, do you mean that there are no deadlines on assignments or that you can start assignments when you wish to? You must complete your work within the 6 week per module allotted time period unless other arrangements are made between you and your instructor. Your assignments can be handled on a rather open-ended deadline. The Tech writing faculty will often work with a student to accommodate their requests for extensions.
How much time should I devote to study, assignments and projects? Individual learning behaviors and workloads can vary. We think about 5 hours minimum per week should be devoted to the Certificate course of study.
I am interested in taking the Certificate in Technical Writing. Must I sign up for all three courses at the same time? No, you can take them one at a time.
Are there textbooks that I need to buy for any of the courses? There are no additional textbook purchases required for this course of study.
Upon successful completion of this certificate, you will be able to:
Analyze audiences and purposes for various technical documents and write effective technical documents by incorporating editorial changes and user feedback
Correct instances of improper usage, eliminate trite and redundant phrases, so you can write clear and precise sentences
Apply sound formatting principles to the design and layout of documents and insert eye-catching graphics, charts, and tables that illustrate key points
Create information plans and content specifications and implement publications projects
Manage production processes and evaluate project successes and failures
This Certificate Course must be completed within the specified time period noted at the time of enrollment. Extension fees are applicable beyond the end date if additional time is needed; reach out to courseinfo@jeronline.com for more information. Upon successful completion of this course, you may apply for a paper-based certificate from one of our Accredited University Partners by writing to requestmycertificate@jeronline.com. Certificate fees apply.
Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated. Also, JER Online provides top-tier Technical Writing programs that adhere to academic guidelines. All assignments turned in by students are to be their own work with proper references cited. Any form of plagiarism noted will result in immediate course termination and failure.The courses that comprise this program are:
See Inidividual Course Descriptions.
See Individual Course Descriptions.
Technical Communication, an Introduction for Current Technical Writers, Editors and Designers
Contact Hours: 30 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
Get an overview of the whole field of technical communication. Expand your perspective. For current tech writers, editors, and designers. An excellent course of study facilitated by a seasoned industry practitioner. Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated. Also, JER Online provides top-tier Technical Writing programs that adhere to academic guidelines. All assignments turned in by students are to be their own work with proper references cited. Any form of plagiarism noted will result in immediate course termination and failure. Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated.
By the end of this course, you`ll be able to:
Your progress will be assessed in several ways:
Topics (Most or all are covered at discretion of the instructor)
Intermediate Technical Writing
Contact Hours: 30 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
This technical-writing course introduces you to basic page design such as headings, lists, tables, notices, and highlighting.
You`ll learn and be expected to use standard design, format, and style for these page-design elements in the documents you write for this course. These are much the same standards as those used in the technical-publishing industry today. After you study the page-design units, you will write a set of instructions in which you use these guidelines and of course the general standards for good writing as well.
You will e-mail these instructions to your instructor who will review, comment on, and send them back to you by e-mail attachment.
You`ll follow the same process for the recommendation report. The course is appropriate for people who have had some on-the-job experience as well as those who may have taken Introduction to Technical Writing for Industry. may be taken alone or as part of the sequence of courses leading to a certificate in technical writing.
Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated. Also, JER Online provides top-tier Technical Writing programs that adhere to academic guidelines. All assignments turned in by students are to be their own work with proper references cited. Any form of plagiarism noted will result in immediate course termination and failure.Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS
Introductions and start-up. To begin the course, you will fill out an online schedule and questionnaire, specifying your own due dates for the units included in this course. Doing so will generate your own web-page schedule with links to all the assignments, readings, exercises, and related information.
You`ll receive an e-mail introduction from your instructor and will then send e-mail introducing yourself.
Advanced Technical Writing
Contact Hours: 30 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
This course at the advanced level will give you the expertise and confidence to market yourself as a technical writer or simply to tackle more advanced assignments at work. Building on the skills you have acquired in the previous technical writing courses, this course emphasizes audience analysis, document organization and design, supplements, visuals, and research techniques. The course consists of one proposal that will incorporate all stage of technical writing: planning, writing, designing, and revising.
Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated. Also, JER Online provides top-tier Technical Writing programs that adhere to academic guidelines. All assignments turned in by students are to be their own work with proper references cited. Any form of plagiarism noted will result in immediate course termination and failure.Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Your assignments will be assessed as follows:
Advanced Technical Writing
Advanced Technical Writing will give you the expertise and confidence to market yourself as a technical writer or simply to tackle more advanced assignments at work. Building on the skills you have acquired in the previous technical writing courses, this course emphasizes audience analysis, document organization and design, supplements, visuals, and research techniques. The course consists of one proposal that will incorporate all stage of technical writing: planning, writing, designing, and revising.
Throughout the course students can communicate with the instructor on assignments and may discuss any issues related to technical writing.
Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Assessment: