Prerequisites
• Strong writing skills
• Basic computer skills, especially word processing at the
intermediate level
• Strong knowledge of current grammar, punctuation, and usage
Certification Requirements
Students must take a total of 90 hours of classes to qualify for
the certificate. All 90 hours must be taken at BCC and must include:
• Professional Proofreading and Editing I (unless applied
to the Technical Communication Certificate) (15 hours)
• Professional Proofreading and Editing II (15 hours)
• A minimum of 30 hours chosen from the classes below
• 30 hours of electives chosen from relevant classes
• A portfolio, which will be developed as part of the program
Classes
Fundamentals of Technical Writing (15 hours)
Substantive Editing (15 hours)
Developmental Editing (15 hours)
Web Content Design for Writers and Editors (15 hours)
Creating Professional Indexes (15 hours)
Writing White Papers (15 hours)
Professional Proofreading (6 hours)
