Course Name

Certificate Course in Technical Business Writing for Engineers

Contact Hours: 24

Course Description

This class provides a foundation for engineers and other technical communicators who are seeking to be more proficient at writing technical documentation.  The certificate course provides a fundamental description of the necessary steps in planning, drafting, revising, editing and publishing/submitting technical content.

Outcome

This course has assignments that are evaluated and responded to through e-mail or other direct communications.

Assessment

This course has assignments that are evaluated and responded to through e-mail or other direct communications.

Outline

Lesson 1-2 Business Communications and the Short Form Document Short Form Business Documents Case studies and simulations Business Letters Memorandums Writing Assignments Lesson 3-4 The Long Form Business and Technical Report Business Reports Technical Reports Case studies and simulations Writing Assignments Lesson 5-6 The Business and Technical Proposal How to write an effective technical proposal that works Proposal examples- Case studies and simulations Writing Assignments