Technical writing
Certificate, undergraduate
Strong writing, strong career
With a technical writing certificate, you’ll learn how to build a professional portfolio, strengthen your communication skills in workplace settings and confidently tackle technical communication challenges. You’ll practice translating complex information for a variety of audiences, navigating technological constraints and creating clear, effective messages across both print and digital platforms.
Overview
Related Topics
Craft impactful content
Degree fit
This program could be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy writing and want to specialize in clear, effective communication for professional and technical settings.
- Are pursuing a career in fields like engineering, business, healthcare, IT or science where clear, accurate documentation is essential.
- Want to build a strong portfolio of professional writing samples to strengthen your résumé.
- Are looking to improve your ability to translate complex, technical information for diverse audiences.
- Need to enhance your communication skills for leadership, project management or client-focused roles.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
447 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Writers and Authors
$48,481 - Editors
$69,367 - Reporters and Journalists
$48,764 - Technical Writers
$90,038 - Proofreaders and Copy Markers
$43,623
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
- Sigma Tau Delta honors society
- Writing for Vandalism undergraduate literary magazine
- Interning for Fugue national literary magazine
- Sharing creative and academic work at public events
- Hands-on work writing grant proposals for real clients
- Working as peer tutors in the Writing Center
Internships and service-learning
Internships are available to students at the Fugue literary magazine and at on-campus publications. Service-learning opportunities are available in the community, such as writing for local businesses.
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.