RE: Online certification?

["Lauren" <lauren -at- writeco -dot- net>]

This has been discussed before.  Try searching the forum archive,
http://web.techwr-l.com/archives/.

Lauren 

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> Hello.
> 
> I'm a writer/editor who's interested in transitioning into 
> technical writing. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology 
> and a master's in journalism. I've been working as a 
> writer/editor for about a decade in higher education, nothing 
> very technical at all. In other words, I have the writing 
> chops, but my technical skills are a little soft. I'm 
> considering undertaking an online certificate program.
> 
> A sound investment? A waste of money? Pros and cons? 
> Unfortunately, going back for a second master's degree just 
> isn't doable for me.
> 
> Thanks for your advice.
> 
> Jason
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