When are the courses offered?
Our techwriter workshops can be taken at a
fixed start and end date or through open enrollment. Literally,
you can begin as soon as you register.
How often does the instructor
email the students, i.e., how many assignments?
Classes are designed to last 5 - 6 weeks and
have several minor and several "major" writing
assignments.
You are not tested.
Do the instructors provide
feedback?
Instructors provide extensive feedback on each
assignment. Some assignments are posted on web pages,
others are delivered through Blackboard or e-learning 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 workshops
under stringent guidelines to gain a high quality educational
experience.
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 MSWord or WordPerfect or as an
RTF file. Contact can be through email, instant message, or chat
room.
Do I need to submit a transcript to
take the workshop?
No, you do not.
How do I register and what is the
procedure?
Just click on the COURSES link on this
page.
Once you register and make payment your order
will be processed. E-mail notification will be made with your
instructor and also with you.
Having no experience in technical
writing, the courses seem, in themselves, useful but I'm curious
about the advantages of the certificate program.
It is always good to show that you have earned
something when it comes to education. The certification and
certificate you are awarded from an accredited university will
serve to validate your course of study.
When you say self-paced, do you
mean that there are no deadlines on assignments or that you can
start assignments when you wish?
You must complete your work within the 5-6
weeks allotted. Your assignments can be handled on a rather open
ended deadline, week-by-week. Just check with your instructor.
If one were to complete each certificate
course say within 6 weeks, what might the average weekly
workload be? 10 hours?
That is about right, but given individual
learning behaviors the workload can vary.
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.
For group and corporate discounts please contact us.
What is the difference in
completion time between enrolling in a Fixed Start date and Open
Enroll Technical Certificate?
You are required in the Fixed Start date
to complete your course of study within the prescribed time
period (generally between 15-20 weeks). Although many students
complete the Open Enroll Certificate within
three-four months we will allow you to take up to
six months to complete without incurring extra charges. We
will grant additional time upon written request however a charge
of $75.00 will be assessed beyond that time period. If you drop
out of the program and seek re-entry after 1 year you will need
to request a restart and pay a fee of $125.00.
Are there text books to buy for The
Certificate in Technical Writing?
You will purchase two books. The cost of the
books is under $100.00 for the entire Certificate.
What about refunds?
We are a customer service
driven company providing a high level of online learning. We
have posted our refund policy in order to help the consumer make
informed choices prior to purchase.
In order to receive consideration
for a refund you must call 706-216-3406 to request a drop from
your class 3 days from the date of your purchase. In
advance, make sure that you have carefully reviewed the course
description and outline and that you have scheduled the
appropriate time to take the course(s) you are enrolling in.
Technology-related issues
such as bad emails and server problems that delay a course from
starting or interrupting a course already in progress do not
qualify for a refund request. A change of plans would not
qualify for a refund request.
Your inability to download
software or install it or run it on your computer does not
qualify for a request (however, we will try our best to help put
you in contact with technical support personal to aid in any
issues of this type).
We may, under certain
circumstances provide alternative start dates and or credits for
other courses we offer.
