Professional and Technical Writing Certificate

Students develop high-demand skills in written communication for professional and technical contexts:

  • Communicating an organization’s goals and objectives to a range of stakeholders, including professional and public audiences
  • Explaining technical and specialized topics
  • Designing and delivering information in a way that meets the needs of specific users and organizations
  • Using a range of technologies to complete written communication projects
  • Working collaboratively and using project management strategies

(All colleges, open only to degree-seeking UWL students)

12 credits

Select four courses from the following:12
Workplace Writing
Technical Writing
Writing in the Sciences
Digital Content and User Experience Writing
Grant Writing
Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing
English Internship
Total Credits12
  • Students must earn a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA in the certificate's coursework.
  • Students may complete the certificate or the minor in professional and technical writing, not both.