Technical Writers

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Technical writers write manuals, help pages, instructions and training materials for software, medical devices, machines and processes. They work closely with engineers and experts.

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High school courses that build toward it

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• Pre-Algebra · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Engineering Design · Career and Technical

  Builds engineering, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

• Photography · Arts

  Builds communication and media skills, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.