Part-time Study
Advanced Technical Communication
Program Overview
RIT offers two certificate programs in technical communication. Today's sophisticated technological environment demands skilled communicators to prepare clear and effective technical instructions, proposals, specifications, reports, hardware and software manuals, multi-media presentations, and online documentation. The RIT programs are directed at those who wish to enter this field as well as practicing professionals who want to expand and enhance their skills. Each certificate can be completed in one year of part-time study.
With innovations continuing to flourish and technical advances impacting every area of business and everyday life, these are truly challenging and inspiring times for anyone in the field of technical communications.
Technical communication is an essential, challenging and rewarding profession, one that can be practiced within an organization or outside, through independent contracting. As the technologies evolve, so does the need for skilled communicators. Industrial, business, scientific, medical and nonprofit sectors have recognized the importance of communication to their successes. The ability to present information effectively in forms such as manuals, brochures, data sheets, promotional materials, systems documentation, reports, trade and professional journals, Web sites and videos, among others is a highly valued asset in the work place today.
Curriculum Review
The following sequence of courses, designed to be completed in three quarters of part-time study, provides a strong, practical foundation in technical communication skills for those wanting to work in the profession or those whose advancement in other careers is directly related to their ability to communicate clearly, correctly and concisely.
Courses in these sequences were developed with the assistance of working technical communicators. All are taught by experienced professionals.
Courses:
And one of the following:
Individual courses and/or the certificates may be applied to degree programs such as the BS in applied arts and science.