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Modified
11 January 2004
   
Interested in a
Technical Communication
Career with an
International Perspective?

A UWM Graduate Certificate in International Technical Communication will give you the knowledge, international experience, and credentials you need to compete in the global marketplace. After studying subjects in various departments at UWM, you will soon be ready for global opportunities!

Career Opportunities in Technical Communication

The Society for Technical Communication (STC) reports that technical communication is now one of the fastest growing professions and includes "technical writers, editors, graphic designers, multimedia artists, Web and Intranet page information designers, translators, and others whose work involves making technical information understandable and available to those who need it." For other career information, visit a page containing professional resources.

International Technical Communication

As businesses worldwide expand into the global marketplace, technical communicators need to think internationally to help businesses compete. The Graduate Certificate in International Technical Communication is ideal for current and future technical communicators who wish to develop or enhance their skills and knowledge in several related specialities.

  • Web and multimedia design for diverse cultures
  • Technical writing, editing, and information development
  • Intercultural training and support documentation
  • Usability testing and technical translation
  • Global business management and operations
  • Project management and document design
  • International awareness through cross-cultural study and experience

For further details, see the the full Graduate School official description or contact the Program Coordinator. For information on our other programs, visit the Professional Writing Program Web Site.

You may also be interested in visiting our partner universities: the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Hannover, Germany, and Justus Liebig University in Giessen, Germany.

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