Program highlights
- Flexibility. All courses for the technical writing certificate are online and asynchronous. Access your courses wherever and whenever it’s convenient for you – ideal for working professionals.
- Gain experience. While our program is entirely online, students frequently pursue community-based learning opportunities such as internships within their field.
- Expert faculty. Learn from teacher-scholars whose work inside the classroom is informed by their own experiences within the overlapping fields of professional writing and technical and scientific communication.
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Career opportunities
Learning how to plan, write, manage and edit professional documents will enhance your chances for employment in business and industry.
Career paths
- Technical writers
- Editors
- Copy writers
- Independent contractors
- English language teachers
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Curriculum
Four online courses are required:
- Professional/Technical Writing
- Resources and Research in Professional/Technical Writing
- Professional/Technical Editing
- Ethics in Professional/Technical Writing
BGSU is one of only a handful of universities in the nation — and the only one in Ohio — to earn the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing the critical support and academic services that online students need to succeed.
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The online technical writing graduate certificate is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.
Updated: 11/25/2025 01:43PM