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Technical Writing Certificate of Completion (Online)
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Course Schedule
Major: Business | Program: Technical Writing Online | * C = Class Canceled *
Spring 2024
NOTE: Spring 2024 courses will be available for enrollment in November 2023.
| Start Date | End Date | CRN | Dept | Course Title | Mtgs | Days | Hours | Reg Deadline | Fee | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2024 | 03/03/2024 | TBA | NWTW 101 41 | Fundamentals of Tech Writing | - | - | - | 01/07/2024 | $489 | R Post |
| 01/02/2024 | 03/03/2024 | TBA | NWTW 102 41 | Advanced Tech Communications | - | - | - | 01/07/2024 | $489 | L Kondor |
| 03/11/2024 | 05/12/2024 | TBA | NWTW 102 42 | Advanced Tech Communications | - | - | - | 03/16/2024 | $489 | L Kondor |
| 03/11/2024 | 05/12/2024 | TBA | NWTW 103 41 | Information Design | - | - | - | 03/16/2024 | $489 | L Kondor |
* Schedule subject to change; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 9/22/2023
Summer 2023
| Start Date | End Date | CRN | Dept | Course Title | Mtgs | Days | Hours | Reg Deadline | Fee | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2023 | 07/23/2023 | 37908 | NWTW 101 41 | Fundamentals of Tech Writing | - | - | - | 05/26/2023 | $489 | R Post |
| 05/22/2023 | 07/23/2023 | 37909 | NWTW 102 41 | Advanced Tech Communications | - | - | - | 05/26/2023 | $489 | L Kondor |
Fall 2023
Fall 2023 COURSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ENROLLMENT.
NOTE: Enrollment is available until 4-5 days after the course begins.
| Start Date | End Date | CRN | Dept | Course Title | Mtgs | Days | Hours | Reg Deadline | Fee | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2023 | 10/01/2023 | 45369 | NWTW 102 41 | Advanced Tech Communications | - | - | - | 08/04/2023 | $489 | L Kondor |
| 07/31/2023 | 10/01/2023 | 45370 | NWTW 103 41 | Information Design | - | - | - | 08/04/2023 | $489 | L Kondor |
| 10/09/2023 | 12/10/2023 | 45373 | NWTW 101 41 | Fundamentals of Tech Writing | - | - | - | 10/13/2023 | $489 | R Post |
| 10/09/2023 | 12/10/2023 | 45371 | NWTW 103 42 | Information Design | - | - | - | 10/13/2023 | $489 | L Kondor |
* Schedule subject to change; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 6/22/2023
Technical Writing Online Course Schedule Outlook*:
Spring 2023 through Fall 2024
| 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Title | Spr 1 | Spr 2 | Sum | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spr 1 | Spr 2 | Sum | Fall 1 | Fall 2 |
| NWTW 101 | Fundamentals of Tech Writing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
| NWTW 102 | Advanced Tech Communications | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| NWTW 103 | Information Design | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Online Course 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 CSUDH's learning management system via the MyCSUDH student portal. If you do not receive login information once you have registered, please contact the registration office at 310-243-3741, option 1.
For questions regarding technical issues, please contact the CSUDH IT Helpdesk at 310.243.2500 and/or https://csudh.service-now.com/ ►
Advanced Technical Communication & Information Design Courses
NWTW 101 | Fundamentals of Technical Writing
This 9-week course examines the basic requirements of technical style and organizational patterns used in a variety of business and technical documents. Students learn and practice how to condense extensive information into the fewest words possible without sacrificing content. The class also covers how to identify the audiences and apply various styles to each.
NWTW 102 | Advanced Technical Communications
Recommended Pre-requisite: NWTW 101
This 9-week course further examines the concepts learned in the “Fundamentals” course. Students hone their skills by writing various types of proposals, informal and formal reports, procedures manuals and oral presentations.
NWTW 103 | Information Design
Pre-requisite: NWTW 102
The final 9-week course gives students a command of the design principals and production processes required for truly effective technical communications. Students will design manuals, procedures handbooks and instructional materials. Students will be required to complete a capstone project that incorporates every aspect of technical writing learned in the program.
Program Costs
The cost of each course is $489. Total cost for a certificate is $1,467.
There will be an additional cost for materials and/or textbooks.
Textbooks
NWTW 101 and NWTW 102
- Required: Technical Communication, 13th edition by Mike Markel. Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2020. (Launchpad is not required)
All Courses
- Recommended: Handbook for Technical Writing, 12th edition by Charles T. Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred, and Walter E. Oliu, ISBN: 978-1319058524. Note: 11th edition is acceptable.
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.