Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials at New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials at New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials at New Jersey Institute of Technology

    The Technical Communication Essentials at New Jersey Institute of Technology is a Full Time Certificate program offered at the university's main campus in Newark , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on May 22, 2027.

    About Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials

    Enables students to dig deep into advanced professional and technical communication and quickly apply their newfound knowledge.

    View the Curriculum

    Students in the Technical Communication Essentials Graduate Certificate Program will learn a wide range of leadership and management skills in addition to the following skills: 

    •  Technical and report writing. 
    •  Usability analysis. 
    •  Ethics. 
    •  Information literacy. 
    •  Elements of visual design (design theories, composition techniques, electronic and print publishing technologies). 
    •  Content management and information architecture focusing on methodologies such as DITA and DocBook (in-demand proprietary software free to students). 
    •  Professional and technical editing.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials at New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Entry Requirements

    • Completed application
      • First-year: commonapp.org
      • Transfer: njit.edu/apply
    • $75 nonrefundable application fee
    • English proficiency score
    • Portfolio (for applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design)

    First-Year Students

    • Official high school/secondary school transcript in English or a notarized copy
    • Official SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580)
    • Optional, unless applying to the Albert Dorman Honors College

    TRANSFER STUDENTS

    • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
    • Transcript evaluation (WES or NACES member)
    • Completed at least 15 semester hours, including:
      • English composition
      • Mathematics (pre-calculus is required for most majors)
      • Science (chemistry and/or physics required for some majors)

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials at New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply for Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials at New Jersey Institute of Technology

    • Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission

    • Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)

    • High school transcript

    • SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2023

    • Letter of recommendation

    • Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements

    Certificate in Technical Communication Essentials at New Jersey Institute of Technology
    New Jersey Institute of Technology
    New Jersey Institute of Technology
    United States of America

    United States of America, Newark

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