Technical Writing Courses & Schedule

Advanced Technical Communication & Information Design Courses

Please note that more course offerings may be available in the future. Spring courses are posted in early October, Summer courses are posted in February, and Fall courses are posted in early March.

NWTW 101 | Fundamentals of Technical Writing

Noncredit
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

Noncredit
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

Noncredit
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.

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Program Costs

The cost of each course is $515. Total cost for a certificate is $1,545.
There will be an additional cost for materials and/or textbooks.

 Textbooks

NWTW 101 and NWTW 102

• Required: Technical Communication, 14th edition by Mike Markel and Stuart A. Selber. Bedford/St. Martin’s, MacMillan Learninhg, 2025. (Achieve online platform is not required)

All Courses

• Recommended: Handbook for Technical Writing, 12th edition by Charles T. Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred, and Walter E. Oliu, ISBN: 9781319362201. Note: 11th edition is acceptable.

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Technical Writing Online Course Schedule Outlook*:

Spring 2025 through Fall 2027

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 Information & Registration

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