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CERTIFICATE IN TECHNICAL WRITING VWR009

Duration (approx) 600 hours
Qualification
Certificate

Train as a Technical Writer

  • Online Technical Writing Course.  Start anytime. Self-paced. No deadlines.  4 core + 2 elective modules.
  • Improve your technical writing and editing. Expert tutor feedback.
  • Work as a technical writer. Industry Opportunities.
  • Professional Development Course.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the CERTIFICATE IN TECHNICAL WRITING VWR009
 COURSE WRITING (DEVELOPMENT) BGN107
 EDITING I - BWR106
 FREELANCE WRITING BWR102
 TECHNICAL WRITING - BWR301
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 4 modules.
 ADVANCED FREELANCE WRITING BWR201 (Applied Writing)
 LEGAL TERMINOLOGY BWR108
 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY BSC109
 RESEARCH PROJECT I BGN102

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Study Technical Writing?

Technical writers are required in many different industries and careers.  For example

  • Instructions on how to set up a sound system or use a coffee machine.
  • When studying a course.
  • When looking online to compare different cars or washing machines or cameras that you are thinking of buying.

What Will You Learn in this Course?

  • Learn to write technically for academic and general audiences. 
  • Write for print media, technical reports, websites, instructional manuals, proposals, marketing materials etc. 
  • Develop different writing styles.
  • Learn to write collaboratively. 

Who are the Writing Tutors on the Course?

The course was written and developed by international writers and tutors, including –

  • John Mason - author of over 150 books, 2000+ articles, for a range of publishers including Simon and Schuster, Landlinks Press (CSIRO Publishing), Harper Collins and Hyland House.
  • Rosemary Davies – Horticultural writer and presenter. Full time columnist with the Herald and Weekly Times for years.  Worked for a number of companies in writing and publications.
  • Tracey Jones – Psychologist and writer. Course writer and developer for over 25 years. Fiction writer, particularly interested in supernatural fiction and folklore.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

Suitable for anyone wanting to work in - 

  • Writing
  • Product development
  • Research
  • Marketing professionals who are dealing with technical equipment and materials.
  • Technician
  • Science
  • Academics
  • Consultancy
  • Report Writing

What do our students think of the course?

"I think the course is a valuable learning experience as I feel I’m being challenged along the way. Generally, I am impressed with the service I have received from ACS since enrolling. The enrolment process was very quick, and all email support has been prompt and helpful. The tutors seem very pleasant and helpful in their remarks, and this keeps me motivated. It is very encouraging when they offer additional information or ask questions of me/my writing."
Sally Vanston, Malaysia - Technical Writing Course

What Next?

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Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
John MasonWriter, Manager, Teacher and Businessman with over 40 years interenational experience covering Education, Publishing, Leisure Management, Education, and Horticulture. He has extensive experience both as a public servant, and as a small business owner. John is a well respected member of many professional associations, and author of over seventy books and of over two thousand magazine articles.
Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.