Georgia Writers Association

All Technical Writing Certificates are specifically designed for:

• Current technical writers Technical writing managers
• Freelancers and technical industry practitioners
• Entry level career-minded individuals
   

The Benefits of a Techwriter-Certification Education:


Graduates earn a valid Certificate from an Accredited State University
• Most companies pay for a Technical Writing and Certification education
• Learn and work with nationally recognized technical teaching Ph.D and industry practitioner faculty
• Choose from 4 certificates and over 25 practical application courses
• Start your course of study anytime or begin on a scheduled start date
• Complete basic certificate study in 15 short weeks!
• Most courses complete in less than 5 weeks
  
  

The Benefits of Certification:

• A respected university credential
• Proof of professional achievement
• Career advancement Recognition of your knowledge & proficiency
• Enhanced job opportunities Higher pay A more satisfying job and career track

University Affiliation:
JER Group, Inc. (JER ONLINE)  is an Atlanta-based provider of high quality Corporate Career Track Online Courses and Workforce Certificate programs. Nationally, JER partners with Accredited Educational institutions such as Clemson University and James Madison University. These highly acclaimed institutions of higher education through their respective Distance Education (Clemson) and College of Graduate and Professional Programs (JMU) offer Techwriter-Certification students the opportunity to earn valid, Certificate Credentials at the successful conclusion of their course of study. The Certificate in Technical Writing is clearly printed along with the student's name and the University Watermark. Certificate Processing Fees apply.

History of Techwriter-Certification:
In 2000, Dr. John E. Reid Jr. made professional contact with Dr. Kenneth Rainey. Dr Rainey was a fellow for the Society of Technical Communication and also a Professor of Humanities and Technical Communication at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia. He was teaching technical writing, document design, graphics, multimedia, technical writing and editing, and conducting research in the field of technical communication. Dr. Reid proposed a venture in which both would collaborate to develop online courses and certificate programs specific to meeting the needs of those in business and industry and individuals seeking new career options.

Dr. Reid's knowledge and expertise in Adult Education and Distance Education along with his colleagues background in Technical Writing led to the initial seminal and ground breaking work. During the past several years, thousands of students have enrolled in the programs offered by Techwriter-Certification that were originally developed by Dr. Reid and Dr. Rainey. Each year new courses and certificates are added to the program keeping it fresh and up-to-date.

View the Complete GWA TechWriter Course Catalogue