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–$930/course
Take our plain language courses one at a time to suit your work schedule.
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October 2021
26 Plain Language Final Project PLNL410 PLNL410-ON12171
November 2021
23 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12173
January 2022
6 Advanced Study in Writing for Business and the Professions BCPW205 BCPW205-ON12211
11 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12211
27 Advanced Study in Writing for Business and the Professions BCPW205 BCPW205-ON12212
February 2022
8 Plain Graphics and Design PLNL310 PLNL310-ON12211
17 Advanced Study in Writing for Business and the Professions BCPW205 BCPW205-ON12213
March 2022
29 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12212
April 2022
5 Writing Plain Language for Law PLNL510 PLNL510-ON12211
May 2022
5 Advanced Study in Writing for Business and the Professions BCPW205 BCPW205-ON12241
10 Advanced User Analysis PLNL320 PLNL320-ON12241
17 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12241
19 Advanced Study in Writing for Business and the Professions BCPW205 BCPW205-ON12242
26 Ethics and Legal Issues in Writing and Publishing BCPW210 BCPW210-ON12241
July 2022
12 Plain Language Principles PLNL110 PLNL110-ON12242
September 2022
8 Advanced Study in Writing for Business and the Professions BCPW205 BCPW205-ON12271
20 Plain Graphics and Design PLNL310 PLNL310-ON12271
20 Plain Language in Health Literacy PLNL520 PLNL520-ON12271
22 Advanced Study in Writing for Business and the Professions BCPW205 BCPW205-ON12272
October 2022
6 Advanced Study in Writing for Business and the Professions BCPW205 BCPW205-ON12273
25 Plain Language Final Project PLNL410 PLNL410-ON12271
Online
8 courses
Finish in 1 year
$4,360–$4,700
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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