Career Details

Certified Professional Technical Communicator - Expert

Description

The Certified Professional Technical CommunicatorTM (CPTC) credential assures employers and the public that the certified practitioners possesses the knowledge, skill, and ability needed to meet the demands of complex technical communication projects from the planning stage through completion.

Certifying Organization

Society for Technical Communication

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Professional Technical Communicator - Foundational

Certifying Organization

Society for Technical Communication

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Avid Certified Support Representative for Editing

Certifying Organization

Avid Technology, Inc.

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Avid Certified Support Representative: Avid VENUE | S6L

Certifying Organization

Avid Technology, Inc.

Type

D - Product/Equipment

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