Certificate in TCM

Overview

The undergraduate Certificate in Technical Communication (TCM) is offered by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. Any student admitted to IUPUI may pursue the TCM Certificate, and it can be earned entirely online. As a stand-alone credential or as a focus area within your degree, the TCM Certificate offers a richness of learning marked by a unique mix of diverse students across disciplines.

Technical communicators use technology to create resources including user manuals, online help, websites, training materials, and product specifications (and more) in STEM-related industries. Students who earn the TCM Certificate will demonstrate that they have the core professional knowledge and skills for entry-level technical communicators. They will gather and transform technical knowledge for a variety of audiences. They will design, develop, and edit effective, usable publications using sound communication principles and current technology.

A Certificate in Technical Communication prepares graduates for such careers as:

  • Technical content manager
  • Documentation specialist
  • Technical editor/writer
  • Usability/User experience (UX) analyst
  • Medical writer
  • Technical trainer
  • Instructional designer

Considering the Technical Communication Certificate? Let's Talk.

New, Transfer, and Continuing Education Students

Candidates for the certificate must be admitted by the IUPUI Office of Admissions. Transfer and continuing education students can contact the Technical Communication Certificate advisor, Cori Renguette, at crenguet@iupui.edu to discuss credit which may be given for comparable courses taken at other accredited colleges and universities or earned through employment or military experience. For more information regarding admissions and to start the application process, visit the IUPUI Admissions webpage.

Current Students

If you're a current student taking courses at IUPUI and would like to declare the Technical Communication Certificate, fill out our contact form. We will be in touch with advising support and to ensure the certificate is added to your records.