UPI Study Colleges University of the People Advanced Technical Writing
University of the People Transfer Credit · English 120

ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2 at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's Advanced Technical Writing — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Advanced Technical Writing — transfers as ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2 at University of the People
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Advanced Technical Writing
English 120 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: ENGL 1102
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of advanced technical writing, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Discuss the impact of technical communication across professional fields, emphasizing clarity, engagement, and effectiveness
  • Tailor technical messages for diverse audiences using advanced audience analysis techniques
  • Navigate ethical and legal frameworks in technical writing, including copyright and responsible use of information
  • Enhance research skills by critically assessing sources for credibility and relevance
  • Design user-friendly technical documents that are informative, accurate, and visually accessible
  • Produce accessible technical content with the user's experience in mind — ensuring readability and ease of navigation
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to technical writing fundamentals Ethical & legal obligations in writing Collaborative writing & social media Effective business writing strategies Memos, emails & digital etiquette Technical definitions, descriptions & instructions Technical report types, structure & best practices Résumé writing & job search documents Cover letters: structure, strategy & presentation Proposals: purpose, structure & persuasion Ethical research practices & avoiding plagiarism Grammar, punctuation & style conventions
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2.

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$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Advanced Technical Writing → UoPeople.

📚 About Advanced Technical Writing
What is Advanced Technical Writing?
Advanced Technical Writing is a college-level course focused on professional and technical communication skills. It is English 120 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations from ACE & NCCRS.
What kinds of writing will I practice?
The course covers a range of professional writing formats — from technical documents and reports to business correspondence and proposals — with a focus on clarity, audience, and purpose.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries ACE and NCCRS recommendations for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same ACE & NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2 at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Advanced Technical Writing as a direct equivalent to their ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Advanced Technical Writing is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2 — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Advanced Technical Writing as transferring as ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2 — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2 at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Advanced Technical Writing as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2 directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Advanced Technical Writing → ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Advanced Technical Writing, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Advanced Technical Writing for your UoPeople credit.

What is Advanced Technical Writing?

Advanced Technical Writing is the study of how to explain information clearly in professional settings. It focuses on writing that helps people do something, understand a process, or make a decision, such as emails, memos, instructions, reports, proposals, resumes, and cover letters. The course also covers how to write for different audiences and how to handle ethical and legal issues in communication.

How the course teaches you

Advanced Technical Writing uses a self-paced online format with video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grade breakdown is 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% final exam, so steady work matters throughout the course. When you complete it, the transcript can be reviewed by University of the People and recognized as ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course builds practical writing skills for emails, instructions, reports, proposals, resumes, and cover letters, which are useful in many work settings. At University of the People, the credit applies as ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2, which can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. It is a useful option if you want writing credit that fits directly into a UoPeople plan.

Skills you walk away with

Audience analysis for technical messagesWriting clear memos, emails, and business documentsCreating instructions, descriptions, and definitionsStructuring technical reports and proposalsWriting resumes and cover lettersEvaluating sources for credibility and relevanceApplying copyright and ethical writing practices

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for review and University of the People evaluates it through its transfer process. If accepted, the registrar applies the credit as ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2, which is a named course equivalency and the strongest form of transfer recognition because it maps to a specific catalog course. That can help you move through your degree requirements in a more direct way within programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. UoPeople allows up to 90 transfer credits, or 75% of a degree, so this course can be part of a larger transfer plan.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students planning to transfer to University of the People and want a named course equivalency rather than a general elective. It may suit people who need a clear path toward the 90-credit transfer limit and want coursework that can count as ENGL 1102 – English Composition 2. It is not the best choice for someone looking only for a broad survey class with no interest in how the credit fits a UoPeople degree plan.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to University of the People.