Technical Writing Certificate (Online)

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Technical Writing Certificate of Completion (Online)

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The Program

The online Technical Writing Certificate of Completion introduces students to the many aspects of contemporary technical writing practices and helps them develop the skills and confidence to communicate complex technical concepts simply and effectively.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students must have a command of the English language, and understand the basic principles of composition including grammar and sentence construction.

ONLINE INSTRUCTION

The program is taught asynchronously online. No campus attendance is required, and there are no set days and times for classes online.

Students will receive instructions as to how to establish their campus login credentials approximately 2-3 days after registering for a course. These credentials will enable students to login to Blackboard, CSUDH's learning management system. If you do not receive login information once you have registered, please contact the registration office at 310-243-3741, option 1.

Further information about access to blackboard.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Technical writing plays an extremely important role in the business field and high tech world. With increasing reliance on sophisticated technology, written technical instructions have become the primary paths to understanding complex procedures. Some of the concepts that students will learn include how to determine their audience, purpose and objectives for various documents; how to follow steps to successful technical writing; how to write collaboratively; how to write a procedures manual; and how to design the most common types of technical documents.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Career opportunities are found in the financial, industrial, construction, electronics, automotive, medical, computer, biomedical, healthcare, agricultural and petrochemical industries. Many engineers, scientists and technicians have increased their effectiveness through improvement of their technical writing skills. Individuals who are interested in becoming technical communicators, or those who are already in technical writing positions and would like to improve their skills.

 

  Out of work and need training?

This program is approved for funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

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ONLINE CONVENIENCE

California State University, Dominguez Hills online technical writing classes are convenient for people who live or work anywhere, including Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, San Pedro, Hawthorne, Gardena, Lakewood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood and other parts of the South Bay and Southern California.

California State University Dominguez Hills provides the following information for its online and distance learning students in compliance with State Authorization information & Consumer Complaints federal Title IV regulation. Federal law [Section668.43(b)] requires all institutions must disclose to all students or prospective students the complaint agency in all states where students reside. If a student has a complaint or concern, information on how to contact a state agency and register a complaint, can be found at the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/AcadAff/state-regulatory-authorizations

 

Instructor Profiles

Lu Kondor, FacultyDr. Lu Kondor, DBM, is a technical writer, researcher, and systems administrator with more than 20 years experience. As a technical writer, Ms. Kondor's background includes employment by organizations such as Sony Pictures Imageworks, AT&T, GE and Panavision. She is a senior member of the Society of Technical Communicators and a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Her Web site is at http://lukondor.com, and her blog is available at http://siliconmojo.blogspot.com/.

 Connect with Dr. Kondor:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukondor/ ►

Rachael Post, FacultyRachael Post, M.A., M.J., is a writer, editor, and owner of Luna Sky Media, a digital media marketing firm with a focus on green technology. As a journalist, she worked for the Daily Yomiuri in Tokyo, the San Jose Mercury News in Hong Kong, and Business Mexico magazine. She has been developing Web sites and publishing print publications online since 1998.

 Connect with Ms. Post:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/profpost/ ►

Student Testimonials
This class was great! The information was presented in a variety of ways, including the textbook, articles, videos, and podcast from technical writers working in the field. 2018 student
I'm so glad I had the opportunity to be a part of this program. Lu Kondor is a great instructor " Ellen-Rachell Caldwell
The class was helpful, the material was relevant to my job and I would recommend it to others in the technical writing industry. " Mildred H.
Digital Certificate Request

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the required courses.

Note: Once you have completed all the required courses, you may request your certificate via our online application. The processing time is approximately 6-8 weeks from the time of submission, and includes both a digital certificate link and a printed physical certificate.

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  Campus Operations Regarding COVID-19:

CSUDH College of Continuing and Professional Education is continuing to provide quality programs during the current COVID-19 health situation. In the interest of safety, our office prefers communication via online and phone communications; we are answering questions via phone, LiveChat on our website, and via email at learn@csudh.edu. We do experience high call volumes in our Registration Office during peak call times (8am-11am), and are less busy in the afternoon.

For more information, visit the CSUDH Toros Together website. We thank you for your patience & understanding during this time, and stay safe!

 Information & Registration

There are no prerequisites for enrollment and no admission process.
When you're ready to register for courses, call 310-243-3741 (Option 1). If you have previously taken a class at CSUDH, you can register at myCSUDH (https://my.csudh.edu) using your CSUDH account.

The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins; please check the Course Schedule for the program to ensure that you can enroll on time.

Have other questions?
Check this program's FAQs (if provided), or simply call 310-243-2075, email learn@csudh.edu, or use our LiveChat ↘ to ask questions or leave a detailed message regarding this program.