Technical Communications Certificate

Technical Communications

Program Number: 90-801-1

• Certificate
• Arts and Sciences Program Cluster
• Program offered at the following campuses:
  • Truax, Madison
• For information call: (608) 246-6246

About the Program

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The Technical Communications Certificate trains participants to be flexible, proficient technical communicators. MATC students may complete the certificate in conjunction with their coursework in an occupational degree program. The certificate is also available to working professionals who seek advanced training in technical communications. Participants develop skills in technical writing and editing for both print and online communication. Emphasis is placed on integrating text with visual elements in a variety of formats, including print and web-based documents, instruction manuals, multimedia presentations and websites.

The certificate is offered through the Arts and Sciences Center, which accepts applications for admittance into the certificate. The entire sequence must be taken to obtain the certificate, but qualified “special students” are welcome to take individual classes, room permitting (a certain number of seats are reserved for certificate students). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Accepted certificate students can enroll in certificate courses before special students. For application information call (608) 246-6246. Certificate applications do not go through the general MATC admission process and, therefore, there is no application fee. Applicants will be contacted by email or phone.

Career Potential

• Technical Editor
• Technical Writer