Technical Writing

Technical communicators research, develop, and produce policy and procedure manuals, end-user documents, and a range of other publications. They also play a vital role in the evolving high-tech sector by creating training and software manuals.

Certificate in Technical Communication (online)

Learn to write, edit, and design technical documents in our online Certificate in Technical Communication. Our courses don’t require you to be online at any specific time, so you can choose when and where you learn.

You’ll build a portfolio of work through practical assignments, take advantage of networking opportunities, and have the guidance and support of professional technical communicators who will facilitate your courses.

Technical writing and communication courses

The following technical writing and communication courses begin in next three months, but many other courses are also open for registration.

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Info Sessions

Meet a graduate

Ariel Vergara on SFU's online Certificate in Technical Communication

Meet our Instructors

Ellen Ashdown: Design and Production of Technical Publications

Duncan Kent: Concepts and Practice of Technical Communication