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Technical Communication


Certificate of Completion


Program Code: COMT 100

Master the art and science of effective technical communication through our comprehensive certificate program, designed for professionals who want to excel in conveying complex information with clarity and precision.

Upon completion of this certificate, learners will be skilled in: 

  1. Clear Technical Writing: Create clear, concise, audience-appropriate technical documents with precise language and proper structure.
  2. Editing and Quality Control: Apply comprehensive editing principles to improve document clarity, accuracy and consistency while adhering to style guides and industry standards.
  3. User-Centered Design: Implement design principles that enhance usability, accessibility and readability for diverse audiences.
  4. Document Testing and Improvement: Evaluate documentation effectiveness through testing and feedback, making iterative improvements.
  5. Professional Collaboration: Develop skills in providing constructive feedback and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve high-quality documentation.
  6. AI Integration: Analyze and implement AI tools in technical communication workflows while maintaining appropriate human oversight and evaluation of generated content.

This certificate is designed for learners with diverse backgrounds including:

1. Aspiring technical communicators/writers

2. Professionals in the field of health care, technology, education, business, finance etc. who want to build their technical communication skills. 

Throughout this program, you'll build a versatile skill set highly valued across industries where clear communication is essential. Graduates emerge ready to advance their careers with practical expertise in creating, editing, and designing technical documentation that bridges the gap between complex information and diverse audiences.

Courses

Compulsory

  • TCOM 100: Foundations of Technical Communication
  • COMT 101: Technical Editing Best Practices
  • COMT 102: AI-assisted Technical Communication
  • COMT 103: User Experience (UX) for Technical Communicators

How to Register

You are required to register for each individual course included in a CE program. You can register for a course by selecting it and following the instructions in the “How to Register” box.

Fees

Each CE program is comprised of a series of courses which may all have different fees. You are required to register for each course individually and pay the associated fees. Once you select the course, the fee is displayed in the “How to Register” box.

Contact Information

Humber Continuous Professional Learning Liberal Arts & Sciences
cplliberalarts@humber.ca
647-577-5334

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Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.

Print/Download Date: September 3, 2025