New Introduction to Technical Writing Certificate
Learn fundamental skills for a growing field For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 17, 2012
Contact: Alan Blake, 271-8904
Concord – According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, technical writing opportunities will grow 20% by 2016. Writers with knowledge of law, medicine, and economics will be in demand, as well as traditional writers with an IT background. The government gives a salary range of $35,520 to $91,720 for technical writing, with Massachusetts and New Hampshire listed among the top four states where the highest-paying jobs can be found.
For the first time this semester, NHTI's Business Training Center (BTC) is offering an Introduction to Technical Writing Certificate for those interested in breaking into this growing and lucrative field. The focus will be on style and technique, topics such as defining the audience, organizing a document, writing guidelines, the impact of format and layout, communicating through pictures, and usability testing.
Instructor Valerie LaVoice has over 20 years of technical writing experience in the computer industry as a writer and documentation supervisor for companies including Digital Equipment Corporation, Adaptec, and Red Hat. Prior to joining NHTI's Math Department, she worked on manuals for software and hardware products, and wrote for technical and end-user audiences. As a freelance technical writer, Valerie has completed documentation projects for Segway, Philips Medical Systems, and many others.
The Technical Writing class will meet for six consecutive Wednesdays from March 28 through May 2 from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. The cost is $249 plus text. To register contact the BTC at (603) 271-6663 or . More information may be accessed here.
NHTI, Concord's Community College, is a fully accredited, public community college serving students, businesses and the community by providing excellent academic, technical and professional education. NHTI offers 62 academic programs to more than 4,500 students. NHTI is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire.