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Technical Communications

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The Value of Technical Communication

Technical communication proficiency is an increasingly prized skill in the business world. The ability to convey complex information in an easy to read and comprehend format is required in every professional setting. ACC's Business, Government & Technical Communications program has been designed to help you develop as a professional communicator. Choose from three separate certification paths and increase your value in your current position, or set your sights on a new career in technical communication!

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Communicate Clearly, Effectively, and Purposefully

Good technical communication incorporates precision, focus, readability, accuracy, and document design into a crisp style intended to promote reader comprehension. Our certification paths have been designed to guide your communication development in these key disciplines.

  • Technical Communication
    This certification track will lead you down a technological development path touching on important topics in desktop publishing, online help, web CMS, and web technologies.

  • Business and Government Communication
    The specialized worlds of business and government bring unique challenges to technical communicators.

  • Social Media Communication
    The explosion of social media has created a brand new world for technical communicators. Explore the unique requirements of communicating e ectively through social media with our Social Media Communication certification path.

Choose Your Path!

Pick any course and get started down the road to improving your technical communication proficiency today! If you prefer, combine six courses and earn a certification. Whichever option you choose, many of our classes are offered online to provide flexibility. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our program coordinator.

Program
Information

Tuition

$1,500 - $1,998
Books & Fees Not Included

Time Commitment

3 - 4 Semesters
20 - 30 Hours / Week

Career
Information

Median Salary

$55,716
New workers start around $31,865. Normal pay is $55,716 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $143,264.

Annual Job Openings

194
Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.

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512-223-7542
512-223-0124
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Marcela Nouzovska
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Technical Communications Course Listings

2021 Spring Semester

ETWR-1002

Introduction to Technical Writing

ETWR-1071

Social Media Tools I: Design and Imp...

ETWR-1072

Grammar/Style for the Technical Writer

ETWR-1076

Grant Proposals and Business Plans

ETWR-1079

Technical Communicators-Careers and ...

ETWR-2071

Social Media Tools II: Monitoring an...

ETWR-2074

Online Helps and Help-Authoring Tool...

BTCM-2076

WordPress CMS-Based Websites and Blogs

ETWR-2077

Multimedia for Technical Communicati...

ETWR-2079

Web Based Content Management Systems

2021 Summer Semester

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Do you see yourself being a good fit for this program? Perhaps you have some additional questions you would like answered? Well, know that we are there for you to assist in any way we can. Please fill out the following form and our Technical Communications program coordinator will contact you directly.

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Marcela Nouzovska
512-223-7588

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Highland Business Center
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, Texas 78752

Technical Communications

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Program Information: http://continue.austincc.edu/communications
Program Coordinator: Marcela Nouzovska @ 512-223-7588 | mnouzovs@austincc.edu

The Value of Technical Communication

Technical communication proficiency is an increasingly prized skill in the business world. The ability to convey complex information in an easy to read and comprehend format is required in every professional setting. ACC's Business, Government & Technical Communications program has been designed to help you develop as a professional communicator. Choose from three separate certification paths and increase your value in your current position, or set your sights on a new career in technical communication!

Would You Like To View Program Courses?

View Course Schedule

Communicate Clearly, Effectively, and Purposefully

Good technical communication incorporates precision, focus, readability, accuracy, and document design into a crisp style intended to promote reader comprehension. Our certification paths have been designed to guide your communication development in these key disciplines.

  • Technical Communication
    This certification track will lead you down a technological development path touching on important topics in desktop publishing, online help, web CMS, and web technologies.

  • Business and Government Communication
    The specialized worlds of business and government bring unique challenges to technical communicators.

  • Social Media Communication
    The explosion of social media has created a brand new world for technical communicators. Explore the unique requirements of communicating e ectively through social media with our Social Media Communication certification path.

Choose Your Path!

Pick any course and get started down the road to improving your technical communication proficiency today! If you prefer, combine six courses and earn a certification. Whichever option you choose, many of our classes are offered online to provide flexibility. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our program coordinator.

Technical Communications Program Information

Tuition

$1,500 - $1,998
Books & Fees Not Included

Time Commitment

3 - 4 Semesters
20 - 30 Hours / Week

Hourly Wage

$55,716 / Hour Average

Job Market

194% Increase

Technical Communications Course Listing

2021 Spring Semester

ETWR-1002 Introduction to Technical Writing

ETWR-1071 Social Media Tools I: Design and Imp...

ETWR-1072 Grammar/Style for the Technical Writer

ETWR-1076 Grant Proposals and Business Plans

ETWR-1079 Technical Communicators-Careers and ...

ETWR-2071 Social Media Tools II: Monitoring an...

ETWR-2074 Online Helps and Help-Authoring Tool...

BTCM-2076 WordPress CMS-Based Websites and Blogs

ETWR-2077 Multimedia for Technical Communicati...

ETWR-2079 Web Based Content Management Systems

2021 Summer Semester

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