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technical writer

Join 3,000+ certified students and land your first technical writing job — or level up your career with in-demand skills. Online, self-paced, and instructor-led.

3,000+Certified Students
34%Avg. Salary Increase
600+Companies Represented
Learning Hub 3,000+ Students
3,000+ Certified
34% Salary Increase
600+ Companies
Certification Paths
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Technical Writing Docs, APIs, UX Writing
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API Documentation REST, GraphQL, SDKs
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The leading technical writing certification

Technical Writer HQ is the world's largest community of technical writers, offering online training courses and certification programs to candidates worldwide.

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Our community members hail from 600+ of the world's best startups and companies

Certifications that open doors

Choose from nine certification programs designed by experienced technical writers. Each includes video lessons, assignments, quizzes, and a capstone project with instructor feedback.

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AI Technical Writing Certification

Learn to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to scale your writing. 35+ video lessons and 8 projects.

From $299 Learn more →
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XML & DITA Writing Certification

Gain practical skills in writing, structuring, and troubleshooting XML documents. Master Oxygen XML and DITA.

$249 Learn more →
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Medical Writing Certification

Become a professional medical writer. Learn to create clinical documentation, regulatory writing, and more.

From $299 Learn more →
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Documentation Engineering for Developers

Designed by industry experts for engineers looking to expand their documentation expertise.

$299 Learn more →
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UX Writing Certification

Craft microcopy, user empathy, and content strategy thinking. Build a UX writing portfolio that stands out.

From $299 Learn more →

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Why choose Technical Writer HQ

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Expert-Led Training

Courses created by experienced technical writers who've worked at Facebook, Google, and top tech companies.

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Real Portfolio Projects

Build a complete technical writer portfolio with capstone projects and instructor feedback.

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Community & Networking

Join thousands of technical writers from 500+ companies worldwide. Get support, feedback, and job leads.

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Career-Focused Curriculum

Learn how to answer interview questions, build your resume, and land a job at top companies.

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Lifetime Access

Get free lifetime access to all future content and updates. Your certification stays current.

Verified Certification

Each certification is hosted on Technical Writer HQ's website, ensuring authenticity with hiring managers.

What our graduates say

“I took Josh's course, did the capstone project, and became certified in August. I've recently been offered a job as a Technical Writer for Amazon at $150k per year! I used my capstone project when they asked me for writing samples.”
— Henry Fuse
Technical Writer Graduate
“I'm excited to share that I just accepted a TW contract → hire position. I can confidently say that I incorporated the techniques I learned in this course in the writing samples I provided.”
— Jennifer Ross-Chen
Technical Writer
“I started the Technical Writer HQ course in early July with the goal of becoming an engineering technical writer. The lectures and assignments gave me a lot of skills that I can take with me regardless of where my career path leads!”
— Mak Keller
Process Engineer

Over 50 students have reported receiving job offers after taking our courses

Meet your instructors

Learn from experienced technical writers and product leaders who've worked at top companies.

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Josh Fechter
Founder & Senior Technical Writer
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Dhaval Bhatt
Senior Product Owner
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Kate Dolan
Senior Technical Writer
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Victoria Naef
Senior Writer & Product Manager
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Hafsa Amin
Senior Content Strategist

Featured instructors include senior technical writers from top companies

Frequently asked questions

What is Technical Writer HQ? +
Technical Writer HQ is the leading community of technical writers that offers online fundamental technical writing training courses and programs to candidates worldwide. It has been featured in top publications such as Forbes, Inc, and Reuters.
Who is the Technical Writing Certification for? +
The certification is for aspiring technical writers who want to master or brush up on their technical writing skills. It's also for product managers, engineers, founders, and professionals from all backgrounds who want to add technical writing to their skillset.
How long does it take to complete a certification? +
Most certifications are self-paced. The Technical Writing Certification takes about 10 weeks studying 4 hours per week. The AI Technical Writing Certification takes about 6 weeks. You have lifetime access, so you can complete it at your own pace.
What is the average salary of a certified technical writer? +
The average annual salary of a technical writer is $100,000. UX Writers make an average of $104,000, and API writers can earn up to $120,000. Graduates of our courses have reported landing jobs at Amazon, Google, and other top companies.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee? +
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all our certification programs. If you're not satisfied, we'll refund your purchase.

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