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About CPTC™ exam prep at RIT

We’re currently offering an 8-week virtual classroom through Zoom, typically early evening Eastern Time (GMT-4) on either Tuesdays or Thursdays. Classes are recorded and made available for download. Our cohort size ranges from 14-26 and we have a mix of seasoned technical communicators and people interested in moving into the field. We teach the materials through a combination of discussion of course materials and application of course concepts. We have a great time and the sessions are fun and energizing!

About your trainer, Ben Woelk

Ben Woelk, CISSP, CPTC Trainer is Program Manager in the Information Security Office at RIT, where he’s responsible for security awareness and training. Ben teaches university courses in Technical Writing and Editing, Cyber Security Policy and Law, and Introverts and Leadership. Ben is a past president of the Society for Technical Communication and actively mentors emerging leaders. He’d also love to talk with you about becoming a technical communicator, the opportunities in the field, and the value of certification.

About Rochester Institute of Technology

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with over 19,000 students and more than 135,000 graduates from 49 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world.  At RIT, we are always on to something amazing.

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TESTIMONIALS

Your class gave my prep a TREMENDOUS boost. You were a fantastic teacher, and I got a lot out of each session. I think I attended all but one class live, and then I rewatched all the recorded classes once, taking notes.

Dave Neal, June 2021

Professor Woelk did a great job of drawing out the online participants into discussion.

June 2021 cohort member

Online class format was more successful than expected. Instructor was great. Fellow classmates enriched experience with stories, examples, and interaction.

June 2021 cohort member

I was a student in Ben's Fall 2021 cohort for the Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) course. The course is meant to prepare someone to take the CPTC exam, and it certainly did! I am confident I would not have done half as well, or even have passed, if I hadn't taken Ben's class. Every class in the 8-week course had material that directly transferred to the exam's content, plus Ben was humorous, friendly and more than willing to make sure each class member had individualized help. I felt he stayed on topic and was respectful of everyone's time, while allowing discussion and encouraging participation. If you get the opportunity, I highly recommend Ben Woelk's CPTC instruction.

Gen Gilliland - Fall 2021 cohort

AVAILABLE COURSES

Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC™)

  • CPTC Foundation

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