Hi ! Does anyone have any helpful advice for getting into a technical writer role? I’m currently a business analyst, any certification or course recommendations? It’s been kind of hard to find courses. Any advice would be helpful

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I did the Master of Arts in Technical Communication and E-Learning at the University of Limerick, Ireland. The course was great and the teaching staff were lovely. I have no complaints about the course at all.

It can be completed fully online too.

The University also has a Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing, which can also be completed fully online too.

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