Plain Language
Communicate clearly with any audience
Demand is growing for plain language specialists who can strip away bureaucratic lingo and communicate effectively with the public. Our plain language courses and certificate program will allow you to develop your skills in this critical communication area and apply them immediately to any work setting.
- Take fully online courses on a flexible schedule
- Learn from established industry professionals
- Develop a professional network of peers
Online
3–10 weeks/course
$350–$882/course
Take our plain language courses one at a time to suit your work schedule.
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July 2020
7 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12042
August 2020
4 Writing Plain Language for Law PLNL510 PLNL510-ON1204
September 2020
8 Advanced User Analysis PLNL320 PLNL320-ON12071
15 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12071
22 Plain Language in Health Literacy PLNL520 PLNL520-ON12071
October 2020
20 Plain Language Final Project PLNL410 PLNL410-ON1207
November 2020
3 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12072
10 Plain Graphics and Design PLNL310 PLNL310-ON12071
January 2021
12 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12111
February 2021
9 Plain Graphics and Design PLNL310 PLNL310-ON12111
March 2021
30 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12112
April 2021
6 Writing Plain Language for Law PLNL510 PLNL510-ON12111
May 2021
11 Advanced User Analysis PLNL320 PLNL320-ON12141
September 2021
7 Plain Language in Health Literacy PLNL520 PLNL520-ON12171
21 Plain Graphics and Design PLNL310 PLNL310-ON12171
October 2021
19 Plain Language Final Project PLNL410 PLNL410-ON12171
Online
8 courses
Finish in 1 year
$4,092–$4,372
Our hands-on Plain Language Certificate can help you develop in-demand plain language skills in as little as one year.
You'll learn to:
- Write and edit information following plain language principles
- Target communications to specific audiences
- Work with graphic designers to produce effective communication pieces
- Analyze and improve communications for clarity
Through your choice of electives, you can add specialized training in plain language for legal, health or technical settings.
Is this program for you?
We’ve designed our certificate for professionals in fields ranging from publishing and marketing to government and law. Our students include:
- Writers and editors expanding their skills
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Graphic designers
- Public service providers
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