Writing is a fundamental aspect of communication in many settings such as at school, in the office and in the community. While taking the Certificate in Professional Communication - Technical and Professional Writing (CPC-TPW), you will explore how to effectively adapt technical information for both expert and general audiences. You will learn to analyze the purpose of your writing, consider for whom you are writing and gain technical skills to construct and edit your work more effectively.

What you will learn

You will develop the writing and editing skills you need to communicate clearly and effectively with the public and in academic, professional and technical contexts. You will be equipped with tools to analyze your purpose and audience before you begin writing. You will learn the composition, editing and technical skills needed to craft well-written material, whether your task involves a few sentences or a full report. You will also learn how to summarize technical and scientific information and adapt it for a general audience. The program consists of three courses (9 credit units) offered by the Ron and Jane Graham School of Professional Development in the College of Engineering.

Many of the courses in the certificate program can also be used to satisfy degree requirements. Please speak with an academic advisor to see what options may be available to you if you are completing this program concurrently with another degree program.

All applicants to the Certificate in Professional Communication must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for admission:

1. Completed at least 60 credit units of post-secondary coursework
2. 60% average in the most recent 18 credit units of completed coursework
3. Proficiency in English

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