January 12, 2026
Online modules &
hands-on workshops
Personalized pace with
regular deadlines
Completed in 4 months
$1,800
$1,750

The certificate in Intelligent Technical Communication equips technical professionals—particularly those working in MENA contexts—with the tools to navigate a fast-changing professional landscape by communicating complex ideas with greater clarity, impact, and tech-savviness. Integrating human, emotional, and artificial intelligence, the program enables experts to deliver effective, audience-centered, and situationally aware communication across a range of formats, including verbal, written, and visual.

Program Highlights

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Human Technical Intelligence and Expertise:

Learn how to communicate complex technical information (through writing, verbally, & visually) in ways that are accessible, engaging, and easy to understand by different audiences.

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Emotional Intelligence in Communication:

Enhance interpersonal skills like empathy and active listening to build connections, foster trust, and manage expectations with diverse audiences in the MENA region.

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools:

Ethically and strategically explore AI's potential to streamline workflows, automate communication tasks, and improve overall communication effectiveness.

By the end of this certificate program, you'll be equipped with the skills to confidently communicate technical content across different platforms and audiences, foster stronger professional relationships, and powerfully leverage AI in your communication.

Ideal for engineers, STEM practitioners, project managers, technical sales professionals, and other technical experts, this certificate empowers you to achieve individual and team goals through impactful, clear, and intelligent communication.

Unique Benefits Tailored to Your Needs!

Enhanced Emotional and Interpersonal Intelligence

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Gain the skills to navigate interpersonal relationships, foster empathy, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, especially within the MENA region.

Industry-Relevant Communication Skills

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Build confidence and maintain consistency in your communication, adapting your style to different stakeholders and professional settings, while staying true to your authentic voice.

Enhanced Work Output

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Each week, apply what you learn directly to your most important ongoing deliverables—and refine them with personalized feedback from technical communication experts.

AI-Enhanced Communication Tools

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Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to elevate the clarity, precision, and impact of your communication content.

Culturally & Ethically Grounded Communication

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Build cultural and ethical insight for MENA-focused work.

Personalized Hybrid & Interactive Learning

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Learn at your own pace, then deepen your skills in live, hands-on workshops with experts and peers.

Who Is This Program For?

You are
  • Engineers from different disciplines aiming to advance your communication skills for enhanced collaboration and professional growth.
  • Professionals in technical fields (such as STEM practitioners, project managers, technical sales professionals, and other technical experts) with roles involving significant communication activities
You have
  • An Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree (engineering, sciences, business, mathematics)
  • 5+ years of experience working with technical projects
  • The English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR)

What Skills Will You Gain?

Effective Data Narration
Emotionally Intelligent Communication
AI-Enhanced Presentation Design
Culturally Sensitive Technical Writing
AI-Powered Visual Storytelling

Curriculum

Course Details

This course introduces the foundations of technical communication, emphasizing strategic, humanized, and technologically enriched approaches. Students will explore reflexivity, audience awareness, and ethical practices in communication. It then delves into the application of technical communication strategies tailored to different purposes and audiences. It emphasizes the dynamic interplay between informative, persuasive, and impromptu communication.

This course equips STEM professionals with the practical writing skills needed to create clear, concise, and coherent forms of communication. Through hands-on assignments and real-world applications, students will learn the principles of effective technical writing and explore the role of AI in enhancing writing quality. Additionally, the course will apply best practices to assess and critique engineering documents based on writing standards and cultural contexts.

This course explores the power of visuals in technical communication, focusing on their design, application, and ethical considerations. Students will learn to select, create, and critique visuals for diverse audiences and purposes. The course then introduces AI-driven tools and advanced visualization techniques to craft compelling data narratives.

This course helps STEM professionals develop strong presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Students will learn how to design effective slides, structure compelling presentations, and use public speaking techniques to engage their audience. The course also covers best practices for virtual and hybrid presentations and includes opportunities for practice and peer feedback.

Study Path

4 Months - 1 Course per Month

Designed for busy working professionals, this program provides a flexible learning experience that fits into your schedule. With our hybrid learning model, professionals can join the program without interrupting their career.

Next
Start
Date
January 12, 2026
Join our next cohort of communication-savvy technical leaders!

Deadline to apply is January 7, 2026 ! Hurry!
Need more information?
Want to learn more about this program? Interested in a personalized 1-on-1 session with our enrolment coaches? Schedule a session today!

Flexible Tuition Fees

Select the payment method that suits you best!
Pay as you go
Pay for the courses you register each term.
Base price per course: $450 $437.5 Limited time discount
Early Bird
Pay in full and benefit from a 10% reduction on tuition fees.
Resulting total program tuition: $1750 $1575
Corporate tuition rates are available, contact us for more information.
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Empower your team

In today's fast-paced technical landscape, clear, impactful communication is the foundation of success. Our 'Intelligent Communication for Technical Professionals' program directly addresses the critical skills gap, empowering your team to excel, drive innovation, and achieve measurable results.

Why Invest in Your Team?
Empower your technical teams with the ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence. This certificate equips employees with essential writing, presentation, and AI-driven communication skills—enhancing collaboration, reducing misunderstandings, and improving efficiency across teams.

Benefits of Enrolling Your Employees:

Enhanced Communication Skills

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Employees learn to convey complex technical ideas clearly and persuasively.

Improved Efficiency & Collaboration

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Stronger written and verbal communication reduces misunderstandings and streamlines teamwork.

AI-Powered Productivity

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Employees leverage AI tools to enhance writing, presentations, and ethical decision-making.

Real-World Application

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Participants work on actual company projects, immediately implementing their learnings for tangible results.

Stronger Client & Stakeholder Relationships

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Clearer communication fosters trust and better engagement with clients, partners, and leadership.

Competitive Advantage

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A technically skilled yet communication-savvy workforce drives innovation and business growth.

Tailored for the MENA Region

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Hands-on, customized training designed to address your needs and challenges.

Flexible, Practical Learning

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Minimize work disruption with a practical, hybrid learning experience designed for busy professionals.

Instructors

Niveen Abi Ghannam

Niveen Abi Ghannam

Researcher and Educator in Science and Technical Communication
Director of the Communication Program at MSFEA
10+ years of experience teaching engineering communication at UT Austin and AUB

Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants to this diploma may provide evidence for RUSE by submitting a satisfactory and valid score for one of the following tests: AUB-EN, TOEFL iBT, IELTS (Academic), or Duolingo.

Important Note: Applicants who have graduated from a university where English is the primary language of instruction may be exempted from demonstrating RUSE.

Test Minimum Score Validity
AUB-EN 32 1 year
TOEFL iBT 80 2 years
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 2 years
Duolingo 120 2 years

Upon program completion, you will receive a professional certificate issued by the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA), signed by the Dean of MSFEA and the Director of the Abdulla al Ghurair Hub for Digital Teaching and Learning.

The certificate does not state “online”. All our programs are offered by AUB faculty members in collaboration with industry experts and offer quality education while utilizing advanced tools and technology to facilitate online learning.

No, the certificate does not have an expiry date

While financial aid and scholarships are not currently available for our online programs, we do offer a 10% early bird discount for full tuition payment before the program starts. We also offer special corporate discounts for groups of five or more, and we encourage you to explore potential company sponsorship for yourself and your team.

Refunds are allowed only within seven days of the course start date. This allows you to get a feel of the course content and assess if this program is a good fit for you.

The program consists of 4 courses completed over 4 months, with one course per month.

This program offers flexibility: it is primarily delivered fully online through modules and live workshops, but a hybrid format with in-person workshops can be arranged based on demand

The learning in this program blends self-paced study of weekly online modules and assignments with live, interactive instructor sessions offering personalized feedback. A concluding workshop for each of the four courses provides an opportunity for practical application.

Yes, you will apply what you learn to your ongoing work each week and receive personalized feedback from technical communication experts.

The delivery format of the workshops can be in person or online and will be based on demand.

The program explores how AI can be ethically and strategically used to streamline communication tasks and enhance the effectiveness of your communication content, including AI-enhanced presentation design and AI-powered visual storytelling.

Yes, the program specifically addresses the communication needs of technical professionals in the MENA context, emphasizing cultural and ethical insights relevant to the region and focusing on building connections with diverse audiences in MENA.

You can schedule a personalized 1-on-1 session with our enrollment coaches to learn more about the program clicking here.

You can apply to the program by Link .

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