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Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials
At a glance ...
- 12 credit hours
- 1 year to complete (on average)
What are the required courses?
- Advanced Professional and Technical Communication* (PTC 601)
-
Elements of Visual Design* (PTC 605)
- Select two (2) from:
- Content Management and Information Architecture* (PTC 632)
- Professional and Technical Editing* (PTC 624)
- Proposal Writing* (PTC 620)
- Web-based Training Design* (PTC 650)
* Available online
Where can I take the courses?
- All online
- Some online
- At NJIT in Newark
- At extensions sites
- In Weekend University
The Technical Communication Essentials Graduate Certificate prepares students to communicate in rapidly changing technology fields. Students gain skills and knowledge in technical writing and editing, documentation, content management, and web-based training.
Who is this program recommended for?
This Certificate is primarily suited for professionals who intend to learn/expand their careers as technical writers, editors, trainers, website designers, and documentation specialists.
What will I learn?
- Advanced Professional and Technical Communication which introduces students to the profession and the academic discipline of technical/professional communication. It include usability analysis; visual information; ethics; global communication; report writing; information literacy; communicating with new technologies; and technical writing style.
- Elements of Visual Design which integrates theories of design, techniques of composition, and technologies of electronic and print publishing.
- Content Management and Information Architecture will focus on the use of Information Architecture methodologies (such as, DITA or DocBook) to develop a structure for presenting technical information and on Content Management tools for creating a single source repository for this information.
- Professional and Technical Editing includes correctness and conciseness, hard copy and on-line editing, editing graphics, document management, editor-author relationships, and ethical considerations in editing.
- Web Based Training Design is at the forefront of the recent 'e-learning' boom. Based on proven instructional design concepts, this course provides the student with the skills necessary to create effective web-based training programs.
Why study for a Graduate Certificate in the Technical Communication Essentials through CPE?
The graduate certificate’s narrow focus allows you to dig deep into this specific topic, and start applying your knowledge sooner. It is possible to earn this certificate fully through online courses, and on our NJIT Newark Campus. And whether you take courses online or on campus you’ll learn from NJIT’s distinguished professors and instructors.
Prerequisites
NJIT standard admission requirements apply to this graduate certificate.
Related Degree Programs
This credential relates in its entirety to NJIT MS in Professional and Technical Communication
Take Note
Check the course descriptions for more information. Some course has perquisites and must be taken in order.
Spring
| Status | Course | Section (Profile) |
Call # | Enrolled | Catalog Description | Instructor | Credits | Location | Meeting | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Now | ||||||||||
| Open | PTC601 | 852 | 13483 | 20 | 3 | ADV TECH & PROF COMMUNICATION | Coppola N | 3 | 01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010 | ||
| Open | PTC605 | 852 | 13983 | 30 | 1 | ELEMENTS OF VISUAL DESIGN | Johnson C | 3 | 01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010 | ||
| Open | PTC624 | 852 | 13487 | 20 | 3 | PROF & TECHNICAL EDITING | Elliot N | 3 | 01/19/2010 - 05/12/2010 | ||
