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Technical writers

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on writing in English for applied and liberal arts purposes. These programs include courses in writing and document design in multiple genres, modes, and media; writing technologies; research, evaluation, and use of information; editing and publishing; theories and processes of composing; rhetorical theories, traditions, and analysis; communication across audiences, contexts, and cultures; and practical applications for professional, technical, organizational, academic, and public settings.

English writing, general

This instructional program class comprises any program in English language and literature that focuses on professional, technical, business, and scientific writing; and that prepares individuals for academic positions or for professional careers as writers, editors, researchers, and related careers in business, government, non-profits, and the professions. These programs include courses in theories of rhetoric, writing, and digital literacy; document design, production, and management; visual rhetoric and multimedia composition; documentation development; usability testing; web writing; and publishing in print and electronic media.

English professional, technical, business, and scientific writing

Writing Micro-credentials

Authors and writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches and other non-journalistic articles for publication or presentation. They are employed by advertising agencies, governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, multimedia/new-media companies and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Technical writers write manuals and specifications for publication or presentation. They are employed by governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

With the Technical Communication Essentials Micro-credential, you can hone the five core technical communication skills: technical writing, technical editing, writing for the web, visual communication including data representation, and technical presentations.

Technical Communication Essentials Micro-credential

The Writing and Communication Skills for the Workplace: Grammar and Style Micro-certificate is a part-time, online program designed to build foundational writing and editing skills that are transferable to any role or task and that will help enhance your career.

Writing and Communication Skills for the Workplace: Grammar and Style Micro-certificate - UBCV

The UBC Micro-certificate in Writing and Communication Skills for the Workplace: Grammar and Style is a part-time, online program designed to build foundational writing and editing skills that are transferable to any role or task and that will help enhance your career. Come away with a solid understanding of grammar and fundamental rules of writing to produce text that is accurate, elegant and emphatic.

Writing Skills and Communication Skills for the Workplace Micro-certificate - UBCV

The UBC Micro-certificate in Writing Skills for Digital Content: Copywriting and Content Marketing is a part-time, online program designed for you to build essential skills and strategies to write persuasive content that motivates people to take action. You will gain skills that are applicable to the most common digital platforms and media and that are transferable outside of digital settings as well.

Writing Skills for Digital Content: Copywriting and Content Marketing Micro-certificate - UBCV

The UBC Micro-certificate in Writing Skills for Digital Content: Freelance and Interviews is a part-time, online program designed for you to build essential skills in conducting interviews and writing compelling articles, whether you are in a marketing role or working as a freelancer. You will gain skills that are applicable to all kinds of writing contexts, including website content, magazine articles, brand stories, newsletters, press releases, podcast scripts and more.

Writing Skills for Digital Content: Freelance and Interviews Micro-certificate - UBCV

The UBC Micro-certificate in Writing Skills for Digital Content: Website Strategy is a part-time, online program designed for you to build essential skills in writing and managing web and digital content. Come away with the knowledge, processes, tools and templates to plan, produce and manage effective and successful website content.

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