The Certificate in Business and Technical Writing offers undergraduate students the chance to show future employers and potential graduate programs that they have the critical communication skills needed to excel in professional environments. Whether you’re honing business communication strategies, navigating technical writing for specialized fields, or learning to craft job application materials, this certificate emphasizes practical, real-world writing applications across diverse industries.

With courses designed to prepare students for a variety of professional and academic paths, the program equips you to stand out in the job market and enhances your readiness for careers or advanced study in fields where strong writing skills are essential.

This certificate program will: 

• better prepare students for careers that require clear, effective communication across business and technical fields. 
• foster an understanding of the larger role that professional writing plays in solving real-world problems and enhancing workplace collaboration. 
• encourage an informed and critical perspective about how written communication can impact organizational success and career growth.

Students will be provided with fundamental tools for practicing high-quality communication and a better understanding of how to adapt their writing to different audiences, industries, and contexts.

Completing this certificate demonstrates that students have developed competencies integral to thriving in professional settings, where the ability to convey complex ideas simply and effectively is highly valued.
 

Upon completing the required coursework, you'll receive a physical certificate mailed to you, and your name will be added to the list of certificate recipients. While the certificate won't appear on your transcript, you can proudly include it on your resume, CV, and any job application materials as a recognized credential to demonstrate your business and technical writing expertise.

In recognition of their achievement, a full list of recipients is available on the Recipients of the Certificate in Business and Technical Writing page.