Undergraduate Micro-Certificate

Technical Writing & Editing

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JWU CPS > Academics > Certificates > Technical Writing & Editing Micro-Certificate

PROGRAM DETAILS

Less than 1 year

to complete your program

Online

career-focused curriculum

15-week

course length

95.4%

career outcomes rate

19:1

student to faculty ratio

Program Overview

Want to enhance your current mastery of writing and editing with a technical credential? In less than one year, you can level up in your writing and editing skills with the online Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Technical Writing & Editing. Develop your ability to convey essential yet complex information in the form of manuals, instructions, journals, guides, and more so that tasks can be easily understood and processed. Prepare to strengthen a current career path in writing or editing or a number of other industries, including business, marketing, IT, and more.

This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences.

Benefits of Earning Your Micro-Certificate with JWU

Take advantage of our online format, designed to fit your schedule
Learn from faculty with industry experience who integrate theory with practice
Acquire real-world exposure through our experiential education model
Prepare for leadership opportunities within the technical writing and editing field
Earn credit applicable towards your future JWU degree

Take the next step in your operations and project management career with an Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Technical Writing & Editing from Johnson & Wales University. Start your application today.

Tuition & Fees

At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, not weigh you down with college debt. So we are constantly working to provide competitively priced college tuition.

Online UNDERGRADUATE MICRO-CERTIFICATE IN TECHNICAL WRITING & EDITING Courses

Coursework for your Undergraduate Micro-Certificate in Technical Writing & Editing covers the essentials of technical written communications, including an introduction to technical communication, technical editing, and rhetoric and composition.

Technical Writing & Editing Courses

Course Title
Rhetoric & Composition I
Rhetoric & Composition II
Introduction to Technical Communication
Technical Editing

For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.

Admissions Requirements

Ready to begin your Graduate Micro-Certificate in Technical Writing & Editing? Johnson & Wales University is here to help. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application.

Please note that proof of high school completion or a GED is required for admission to this program. In addition, students who enroll in this certificate program are ineligible for financial aid. Contact Online Student Financial Services (855-598-5040 or [email protected]) for options.

If you’re ready for education that can position you for your next career move, click the button below to get started today!

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