Writing, Editing and Technical Communication

With UC Berkeley Extension, you can add polish to your work no matter what kind of writing you do. Take courses on writing everything from poetry, short stories, memoirs and novels to feature stories, press releases, health-care journalism and technical documents. Learn how to break into publishing, or strengthen your skills in editing and grammar. Instructors who are published writers ensure you're learning from the very best. If you're ready to make a greater commitment to your craft, our specialized programs of study and the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Writing are the ideal way to formalize your training. Courses are held in Berkeley, San Francisco, Belmont and online.

Courses Available In

Professional Certificates (What is a professional certificate?)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Writing (EDP 022466) Also Available Online!

Formalize your training and prepare for an M.F.A. program in writing with this professional certificate that's the only one of its kind in the Bay Area. Build your writing portfolio, join a dedicated community of writers, and discover what it takes to be published. Learn more.

Specialized Programs of Study (What is a specialized program of study?)

Professional Writing (EDP 022559)
This program offers a comprehensive curriculum to provide you with the skills to write successfully and effectively at a professional level across industries, in both print and digital formats. Learn more.

Editing (EDP 022343) Also Available Online!

Whether you want to develop a rewarding editing career, rise to a management position in publishing or master the editorial components of a related profession, this program can help turn your editorial sensibilities into marketable skills. Learn more.

Technical Communication (EDP 302356)

Technical communicators play a vital role in bridging the gap between subject matter experts and those who must understand how to implement their ideas. Get the skills to translate complex concepts, and gain a competitive edge in the field. Learn more.

Learn more about all of UC Berkeley Extension's professional certificates and specialized programs of study.

Events, Programs and Resources

15th-Annual Student Reading Series
Hear students in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Writing share their works of poetry, nonfiction and fiction at our annual student reading events in May.

Date and Time: Sunday, May 6, 4 pm
Location: Books, Inc., 601 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
Cost: FREE

Date and Time: Friday, May 18, 7 pm
Location: Diesel, A Bookstore, 5433 College Ave., Oakland
Cost: FREE

Contact

To contact Writing and Editing, email letters@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-6362.

To contact Technical Communication, email course@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4151.

For more information on online courses, email online@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-7343.