Total Apex University is the training arm of Total Apex Media, built to teach practical, real-world writing skills — the kind that actually get used in journalism, content marketing, and freelance work today.
Our Mission
A lot of writing education is either too academic or too vague to be useful. We built the Professional Writing & Journalism Certificate to close that gap: a straightforward, self-paced path from grammar fundamentals all the way to the business skills you need to get paid for your writing.
What You’ll Learn
- Writing Foundations — grammar, sentence structure, and the mechanics every writer needs.
- The Craft of Writing — style, clarity, and avoiding the habits that make writing hard to read.
- Journalism Fundamentals — reporting, structure, and how to write like a working journalist.
- Digital Publishing & SEO — how writing actually gets found and read online.
- The Business of Freelance Writing — pitching, pricing, and managing yourself as a writer for hire.
Part of the Total Apex Media Network
Total Apex University isn’t a standalone course sitting in a vacuum — it’s connected to an actual publishing network. Graduates can submit writing samples for consideration to write for sites across the Total Apex Media network, giving you a real place to point your new skills, not just a certificate in a drawer.
Who This Is For
Whether you’re starting a freelance writing career, want to build better skills for a day job that involves writing, or you’re simply serious about leveling up your craft, the course is built to be worked through at your own pace — no deadlines, no cohorts, lifetime access.
Explore the course curriculum or head to our FAQ page if you have questions before enrolling.