Why Earn a Certificate in Professional and Technical Writing (CPTW)?

The Certificate in Professional and Technical Writing (CPTW) at EKU is unique in Kentucky because of its:

·      Brevity: students earn the CPTW by taking only 6 classes.

·      Breadth: classes are spread across 3 departments in 2 colleges and offer a comprehensive background in the fundamental skills required of professional and technical writers.

·      Depth: in addition to learning fundamental writing and communication skills, CPTW students learn advanced visual design skills, international business communication approaches, and successful job search strategies.

·      Awards: CPTW students have won the August and November cover design contests at the international journal Technical Communication for the past 2 years (2019 & 2020).

English majors at EKU enjoy an advantage: because 3 of the 6 CPTW classes are offered by the English department, English majors can “double dip” by earning 9 credits toward their major while completing the CPTW.