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Technical writing

Certificate, undergraduate

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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
College:
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Duration:
1 year, 12 credits
Locations:
Moscow, Coeur d'Alene, Online

Related Topics

CommunicationWriting

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 HI

Potential careers and starting salaries

  • Writers and Authors
    $16,358
  • Editors
    $40,553
  • Reporters and Journalists
    $29,146
  • Technical Writers
    $55,019
  • Proofreaders and Copy Markers
    $24,842
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* 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.

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