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University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education
ETPL
Technical communication now covers far more than traditional software documentation. Professionals produce web content, white papers, and scientific publications, and handle design and production elements. Employers seek highly skilled professionals who use new technologies such as AI, manage sophisticated publishing workflows and demonstrate broad, deep knowledge.
In this three-course certificate program, you’ll learn the fundamental concepts and practical applications of technical writing. Explore the styles, formats and requirements used across different types of technical communication while developing hands-on experience with industry tools, including applied AI tools and workflows for technical communication. Build the skills and confidence to produce effective documentation and step into a variety of technical communication roles.
*Program cost, fees, and textbooks vary, check website or call for more information.
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Program type
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Completion rate
76%
Employment rate
72%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$36
Typical (median) annual earnings
$66,500
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Other Industries
18%
Professional, Scientific, Technical Services
16%
Education
16%
Manufacturing
12%
Administrative Support
12%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Average number of students who completed each year
46
Gender
Male
33%
Female
67%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
13%
Asian
25%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
46%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
29%
30 to 39
37%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
14%
Prior education
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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