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LAUNCH Certificate Program

Technical Documentation

Technical communicators work in every field, from finance to pharmaceuticals. They draw upon their skills in communication and their knowledge of science or technology to ensure messages to their intended audience are easily understood. This program provides an individual with foundational concepts and skills to allow them to produce effective work products for an employer and to assist in designing ways to present complex concepts to technical or general audiences.

The program consists of four online classes and may be completed in one year. UCSD students receive a substantial discount through Extension's Complimentary Enrollment Program.

NOTE: Preparatory courses are taken at the discretion of the student. Fees for those classes are the student's responsibility.

Program Information

Preparatory Knowledge

Students in this program will be expected to write extensively; students with good writing skills will perform better in the classes. If a student needs to improve their writing proficiency, writing courses are offered through a variety of online providers and local colleges. At UCSD, WCWP 10A, or its equivalent in other colleges, would be appropriate preparation for this program.

Certificate Course Matrix
Course Title Units
Required Courses
Technical Communication I 3
Critical Thinking for Communicators 2
Copyediting I for Technical Communicators 3
Information Design for Technical Communicators 2

To Enroll in the Certificate Program

Application and acceptance to the Launch program must be completed before enrolling in this certificate program. The LAUNCH program is open to UCSD Undergraduates only. Individuals interested in the program who are not current UCSD undergraduates are encouraged to pursue Extension's professional or specialized certificate programs.

Certificate: Advanced Specialized Certificate in Technical Documentation Apply Now!
Fee: $650.00
Includes tuition fees for the courses in the program, the certificate fee, career counseling and 1-year student membership in a professional association. (Textbooks and other course related materials are not included in the program fee)
Contact: (858) 822-1460
Email: LAUNCH@ucsd.edu