Technical Writing Certificate

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

This online Technical Writing Certificate course culminates in the Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College Technical Writing Certificate. The entire certificate course takes 15 weeks to complete at a cost that is substantially less than taking the courses individually. This competency-based program employs a course instructor and is targeted to working professionals with a strong knowledge of written English, who are looking to speed up the certificate process. Topics covered include: Principles of Technical Writing The role of the technical writer The writing process Usability Writing strategies Editing Document design Intro to HTML XML and CSS Job readiness strategies

• Distinguish technical communication from other forms of writing 
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of a technical writer 
• Plan technical communication deliverables that explain how to complete the procedures within a process 
• Compose draft technical communication deliverables based upon planning phase pre-work 
• Analyze draft technical communication deliverables and revise their contents in preparation for final publication and distribution 
• Apply, test, and measure the principles of usability 
• 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