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YourPace Professional Writing Graduate Certificate

100% Online Professional Writing Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing, powered by YourPace at UMPI, is a fully online graduate program designed to strengthen advanced writing and communication skills for the workplace.

Students develop expertise in professional and business writing, writing for diverse audiences, grant writing, editing, and persuasive document design. The certificate prepares professionals to communicate clearly and effectively across industries such as business, nonprofit organizations, education, marketing, and digital media.

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What is the Professional Writing Graduate Certificate?

You’ll study with expert faculty in core courses covering professional writing, editing, and communication strategies. As you progress, you’ll tailor your learning to focus on writing areas that match your career goals — including business and technical writing, grant writing, digital media, marketing communications, persuasive document design, and audience-focused storytelling.

Why Professional Writing Online at UMF?

Build your future with UMF’s flexible, affordable and fully online certificate program designed to fit your schedule and career goals.

Prove Your Knowledge, Move Ahead Faster

Competency-based education lets you leverage your knowledge and experience to earn your degree at your own pace by demonstrating mastery.
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Dates that Fit Your Schedule

There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin our YourPace online program. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline.
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Affordable Tuition

Flat tuition rate per 8-week session of $1800, no matter how many courses you complete. Save more the faster you finish, and enjoy a flexible, cost-effective learning experience.
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Next Steps: Admissions

We’re so excited that you’re considering this University of Maine at Farmington program, powered by YourPace at UMPI!

No matter what stage of life you are in, we can help you take the plunge into higher education and put you on YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS!
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