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Foundations of Professional Technical Writing

About This Course

This course gives you a practical introduction to technical writing. We’ll explore audience analysis, use of AI in technical content development, different types of technical communication deliverables and content project management. You’ll also learn about the best options for continuing to grow your technical communication skills during the program and beyond.

What You’ll Learn

  • Project management skills for technical communication work

  • How to design instructional graphics, how-to instructions, and reference and conceptual content

  • Emerging skills in AI-assisted documentation

  • The mechanics of markup languages such as Markdown and HTML

  • How to design your professional portfolio

Course Sessions

Online Synchronous

January 2027
Dates Jan 26 - Mar 30
Location Online
Instructor Carl Chatfield
Cost $1,399
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Jan 26, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Feb 2, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Feb 9, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Feb 16, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Feb 23, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Mar 2, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Mar 9, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Mar 16, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Mar 23, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Mar 30, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Online

All times are Pacific Time.

Learning Format

Online Synchronous: Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You'll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 3.0 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.