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Technical Communication II

WCWP-40154

Technical Communication II
10 weeks | Online

This is the capstone course of the Technical Communication Certificate Program. Basics of Technical Editing, WCWP40307, and Technical Communication I, WCWP40151, must be taken before enrolling in this class. This course includes both a review of some of the key principles and best practices of the field, along with some in-depth training in, and hands-on practice with, two of the most important and prevalent genres in the field: instructional documentation and proposals. Both projects involve most, if not all, of the stages of the tech comm writing process, including research and audience analysis; writing; document design; and revising and editing. The lectures, readings, and other resources will help to deepen your understanding of critical concepts. Discussions include activities that directly relate to successfully completing the projects. Both successfully completed project deliverables will be valuable work samples that can be used for your future professional portfolios.


Prerequisite: Basics of Technical Editing and Technical Communication I must be taken before enrolling in this class.
Required Software: MS Word and Adobe Acrobat (Reader or Professional)

 

Course Information

Online
3.00 units
$605.00

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Technical Communication

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Section ID:

194879

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 1/16/2026
  • 1st no meeting date: 1/19/2026
  • 2nd no meeting date: 2/16/2026

Note:

This is an online course; all class sessions are taught online. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

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Instructor: Elizabeth Herman

Elizabeth Herman

PhD, Business MA, English (Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication) BA, Journalism

Elizabeth Herman teaches Project Management for Technical Communicators, Information Design for Communicators, Writing Online Documentation, and Tools for Technical Communicators for UC San Diego Extension's Technical Communication Certificate Program.

A long-time technical communicator, Liz currently works for a large non-profit research firm primarily focused on its healthcare work. Her project management work spans business development, operations, training, content management, communications, and outreach. Liz earned a PhD in Business from Walden University, an MA in English from Iowa State University, and a BA in Journalism from the University of Iowa.

Liz is a senior member of the Society for Technical Communication (STC), where she has served in various leadership roles in the Eastern Iowa and Washington DC chapters. She is currently serving as a Director at Large on STC’s Board of Directors. She is also an active member of the Project Management Institute and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Liz is a certified Project Management Professional and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. She is also an Expert Level Certified Professional Technical Communicator.

When she’s not working or teaching, Liz enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her dachshund Mousse, and stand up paddling, playing golf, and reading (mostly non-fiction).

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