Please be aware of an important update regarding two select course offerings under our writing product portfolio and what this means for you and your students. Please review the following details to ensure you are aware of what is changing.
What is changing?
Effective immediately, the certifying body, the Society for Technical Communication (STC), for select ed2go technical writing courses has permanently closed its doors and ceased all activities, including membership renewals, new member applications, certification courses, exams, and related educational programs and events.
What is ed2go doing to address this?
As a result of this certifying body change, we are implementing a registration freeze on the following programs until March 5, 2025, when a new version of these courses will be released:
- Certified Technical Writer (GES2110)
- Technical Writer Manager (GES2115)
Note: These courses did not include an exam voucher or exam fee, and we are actively working on removing any references to this certifying body.
What does this mean for my students?
These courses remain highly valuable for students following the closure of the certifying body. The focus of the course is on developing essential technical writing skills that are applicable in various professional contexts. Active students will still learn to write with clarity and purpose, effectively addressing their audience’s needs while understanding the distinctions between technical writing and other styles.
While the certification component may no longer be available, our primary commitment is to equip students with the professional competencies they need to thrive in the field of technical writing remains the same.
To ensure transparency, we will formally notify students about the development with the certifying body and adjust the content to reflect these changes.
What action is required of my institution?
No action is required. A new version of these courses will launch on March 5 as we are actively working closely with our content and product teams on the next steps to meet this deadline. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your account manager.
Thank you for making ed2go a part of your students’ educational journey.