FAQ On Technical Writing Certification 

Do the instructors provide feedback? Instructors provide extensive feedback on each assignment. Some assignments are posted on web pages, others are delivered through Blackboard, WebCT and other Learning Management Delivery Platforms.

What credits do you receive by completing this course? These are CEU credits (Continuing Education Credit). They do not transfer to a "for-credit" institution. However, you can expect to take these online courses under stringent guidelines to gain a high quality educational and learning experience. Earning a valid Technical Writing Certificate will help you advance your career and increase your salary in the workplace.

Is any software to be installed, or is contact only through email? There is no software to be installed. You do need to be able to send files in MS Word or as an RTF file. Contact can be made through email, instant message, or chat room.

Do I need to submit a transcript to enroll in the Certificate Program? No, you do not.

What happens once I register? Once you register e-mail notification will be sent to your instructor and also to you. Course of study begins shortly thereafter.

When you say self paced, do you mean that there are no deadlines on assignments or that you can start assignments when you wish to? You must complete your work within the 5-6 weeks of the allotted time period unless other arrangements are made between you and your instructor. Your assignments can be handled on a rather open ended deadline. The Tech writing faculty will often work with a student to accommodate their requests for extensions.

How much time should I devote to study, assignments and projects?  Individual learning behaviors and workloads can vary. We think about 5 hours minimum per week should be devoted to the Certificate.

I am interested in taking the Certificate in Technical Writing. Must I sign up for all three courses at the same time? No, you can take them one at a time. We do however, discount the three workshops 10% if you order all three at one time.

Are there textbooks that I need to buy for any of the courses? Generally you will purchase a textbook for each of the three courses. The purchase fee for course materials is about $100.00.