Graduate Certificates
Whether you're interested in exploring a new career or in upgrading your knowledge and skills, Southern Polytechnic's online Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication and Advanced Certificates offer unparalleled opportunity for growth – on your schedule. By combining theory with hands-on practical applications you'll "learn by doing." Our carefully selected curriculum will expose you to current developments in the field, giving you an edge on today's technical communication careers and will equip you to advance your career path.
Online Graduate Certificates in Technical Communication / Information Design and Communication
Through coursework you'll learn to
- design information for today's business and technology
- use graphics communication technologies effectively
- plan, create and manage business communication projects
- design and create content for the web
- plan, design and create instructional systems
Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication
Delivered entirely online, this certificate program offers students around the world an opportunity to update their career skills. Students can earn a Technical Communication Certificate, or they can choose to further their education by earning additional certificates.
Advanced Graduate Certificates
Increase your skills beyond the strengths established in the basic certificate or from your degree in technical communication. Stay current in the specialty area of information design and communication that interests you most. Choose from four advanced certificates, including:
- Certificate in Visual Communication and Graphics
- Certificate in Content Development
- Certificate in Instructional Design
- Certificate in Communications Management
Each advanced certificate has four specialized required courses, and two more of your choice to complete the certificate.
Upon successful completion of an advanced certificate, students receive the MSIDC degree.

