Technical Writing - Graduate Certificate

Objectives

The aim of this distance learning programme is to offer flexible access to certification through distance learning for people who lack qualifications in Technical Communication. The programme emphasises that the job of a technical writer entails more than writing – graphics, cultural issues, layout, and design all play a part, and students receive tuition on all of these areas.

The specific objectives are:

• To provide distance learning students with a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of technical communication.

• To prepare students for productive employment as effective technical writers in industry.

• To provide people who lack qualifications in technical communication with access to certification via distance learning.

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

• Design and deliver instructional materials.

• Use a number of multimedia applications.

• Manage complex writing and design projects.

• Write clear, correct, precise content.

Careers

Graduates will be unique in Ireland, qualified to work as technical writers, and in a variety of related roles such as editing, web design, and technology journalism. In addition, graduates may be eligible to gain employment in the areas of instructional design and e-learning as they also receive tuition in these areas. Typically, our graduates gain employment in Ireland but as the programme is university accredited, it is also possible to gain employment abroad.