Online Technical and Business Writing Courses Offered Free by Top Educational Websites

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Online technical and business writing courses are offered for free from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Utah State University, and Penn State University. Courses will cover the basics of entering this field of writing.
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Free Technical and Business Writing Courses

Technical and business writing courses are available at many schools. Some websites also cover topics like a beginner's guide to technical writing and how to become one.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT offers course on tech communication and organizations. Course topics will cover areas such as public audiences, scientific investigation, and web design.

Klariti.com

This website provides students with the chance to learn about technical writing online for free. The user guide to technical writing will discuss topics like identifying your audience, page layout, and writing procedures.

Utah State University

This course from Utah State University will teach students about using technology as a professional writer. Lecture notes are available as PDFs. Some lecture topics include origins of computing technology, history of mainframes, and dangers to computers.

Penn State University

Penn State offers PowerPoint presentations on technical writing for interested individuals. The craft of science writing will be discussed. Classroom exercises will also cover style, headings, and illustration.

DocSymmetry.com

This website offers a lesson in becoming a technical writer. Students can learn about the business of technical writing, creating an industry resume, grammar, software, and creating a sample book.

Purdue University

This course from Purdue's Online Writing Lab will cover various topics on technical writing. Topics include effective workplace writing, parallel structure, and tone in business writing.

Free Online Technical and Business Writing Courses At a Glance

Course & School Program Level Format Assignments Quizzes & Exams Downloadable
Intro to Tech Communication course from MIT Undergraduate Texts/external reading resources Yes No Yes
Communicating in Technical Organizations course from MIT Undergraduate Texts Yes No Yes
Introduction to Technical Communication course from MIT Undergraduate Texts Yes No Yes
Beginner's Guide to Technical Writing from Klariti.com Beginner Online lesson/screenshots No No Yes
Technology for Professional Writers course from Utah State University Unspecified Lecture notes/external reading resources No No Yes
Technical Writing Slides from Penn State University Unspecified Online lessons/PowerPoint presentations Yes No Yes
Becoming a Technical Writer online lesson from DocSymmetry.com Unspecified Online lesson No No Yes
Professional, Technical Writing course from Purdue University Unspecified Text lessons No No Yes

Popular Schools

  • Online Programs Available
    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
      • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
    Bachelor's
      • B.A. in Professional Writing for New Media
      • Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an Emphasis in Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships
      • BA in Digital Film - Screenwriting
  • Online Programs Available
    2. Saint Leo University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • MA: Creative Writing - Poetry
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • PHD: Communication
    Certificate
      • CTG: Communication
  • East Lansing, MI

    Michigan State University

  • Online Programs Available
    5. Penn Foster High School

    Program Options

    High School Diploma
      • HS Diploma
  • Campus and Online Programs
    6. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Fine Arts - Creative Writing for Entertainment
  • Ames, IA

    Iowa State University

  • Harrisonburg, VA

    James Madison University

  • University of Maryland Global Campus

Featured Schools

The schools and programs listed below are popular educational options, and tuition varies based on program and location

Grand Canyon University

  • M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
  • B.A. in Professional Writing for New Media
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an Emphasis in Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships

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Saint Leo University

  • MA: Creative Writing - Poetry

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Liberty University

  • PHD: Communication
  • CTG: Communication

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Penn Foster High School

  • HS Diploma

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Full Sail University

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts - Creative Writing for Entertainment

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