Online Technical Writing Course
Learn to write with clarity, navigate ethical issues, and create online content. Build a portfolio and prepare for careers in tech, nonprofits, and marketing.
Our online Technical Writing Course is your gateway to a versatile and rewarding career in professional communication. From software companies to nonprofit organizations, the demand for skilled technical writers is growing across industries.
Designed by experts, this self-paced technical writing training teaches you how to write with clarity and purpose, understand the ethics of communication, and create content for digital platforms. Whether you are starting out in your career or looking to sharpen your skills, this course is tailored to meet your goals.
In just six months, you will master the conventions of technical writing, advanced grammar, and effective research methods. You will also build a professional writing portfolio to showcase your work to employers.
Course Objectives
• Writing to meet the needs of your audience, including writing with clarity and focus
• The differences between technical writing and other types of writing
• Ethical issues in technical writing
• Advanced grammar rules and effective research methods
• Writing effectively for websites and social media
Online Technical Writer Training Course
Registration and Enrollment: You will have 6 months to access this self-paced course. This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time.
Prerequisites and Requirements: There are no prerequisites to complete this course. This course is designed to prepare you for a career as a technical writer. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field.
Location: Online
Tuition: $2,195.00
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Course Instructors
Janet Underwood is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience as a senior technical writer. Janet started her career as an English teacher. She then went on to work as an editor and writer for several internationally known trade publications before marrying her love of technology with her passion for writing to become a technical writer. Janet has developed technical documentation for major corporations in the computer, information technology, telecommunications, financial, medical industries, U.S. government agencies, and public utilities organizations. She has also written several books used as textbooks for college technical writing courses and has been an adjunct professor.
Lynn Atkinson earned a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in 1993 and an M.A. in English with an emphasis in rhetoric in 1996. A published writer and editor, including contributions to college textbooks, she considers her greatest accomplishment to be educating thousands of students at UTA, DeVry, Tarrant County College, Southeast Career Institute, and Everest College. She has also been nominated for and awarded "Outstanding Teacher" at several of these institutions. Lynn has developed or co-developed several writing curricula, won writing contests and conducted over 10,000 hours of tutoring.
Certified Technical Writer FAQs
What is a technical writer? What does a technical writer do?
Technical writers prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the typical work environment for a technical writer?
Most technical writers work full-time and are employed across a wide range of industries. However, they are particularly concentrated in the computer systems design, management, scientific, and technical services sectors, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Additionally, remote work is increasingly common in the field, especially in tech-related industries, allowing technical writers and managers to collaborate virtually with global teams while maintaining flexible work arrangements.
What industries can this course prepare me for?
Upon course completion, you can pursue a career in a variety of industries like software companies, nonprofit organizations, marketing agencies and more.
Technical Writers - Employment and Education
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median yearly salary for technical writers was $91,670 in 2024 (most recent reporting). States with high employment rates for technical writers include California, New York, Texas, and North Carolina. This profession is also ideal for those looking for remote work. Technical writers are most commonly employed in software and IT, engineering and manufacturing, healthcare, and government or nonprofit sectors.
Job Stats
- Job Outlook: 4% (As fast as average)
- Number of Jobs, 2023: 50,100
- Median Pay: $91,670 per year
Source: BLS, 2025
