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Technical Communication

2 Year Part-time Certificate Program

This new non-credit Technical Communication Certificate Program is conducted completely online, giving students flexibility while providing interaction with qualified instructors and other students. Students examine different aspects of technical communication and develop expertise in a wide variety of skill areas within this career path.

Career Opportunities:

Almost every product on the market today comes with documentation produced by technical writers. Organizational processes, project status reports, technical articles, new product proposals, presentations, internet support sites - all flow from the efforts of technical writers. For that reason and more, technical communication is carving a niche for itself as a high demand career.

Program Content:

Required Core Courses

  • Designing Documents
  • Technical Writing & Editing
  • Project Management for Technical Writers
  • Technical Writing Tools
  • Writing Manuals

Elective Courses (Choose 3)

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Design an Effective Newsletter
  • Designing Online Information
  • Job Search using E-Portfolios
  • Technical Writing Tools II
  • Technical Writing & Editing II
  • Writing to Sell
  • RoboHelp

Course Delivery:

A part-time, non-credit certificate program, offered completely online. Students have 2 years to complete their certificate. A minimum grade of 65% is required for successful completion of the program.

Start Date:

This program runs year-round with an average of two online courses starting each month. Registration for courses is ongoing. Students can start this program at any time.

Application Date:

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Admission Requirements:

Refer to the Program Guide for details.

Note: Admission to this program does not necessarily meet the admission requirements for other programs at Vancouver Island University.

This program is not eligible for student loans.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

The registration and fee information included here is for Canadian students only.
Contact the International Education office in Building 255 for information. International students must apply by following the international student application procedure.