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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

September 2026
Dates Sep 30 - Dec 9
Location Online
Instructor Carl Chatfield
Cost $1,399
Register Starting Jul 8, 2026
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Sep 30, 2026
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Oct 7, 2026
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Oct 14, 2026
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Oct 21, 2026
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Oct 28, 2026
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Nov 4, 2026
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Nov 18, 2026
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Dec 2, 2026
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Online
Dec 9, 2026
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Online

All times are Pacific Time.

Noncredit Course

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