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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
7 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Have you ever wondered how professional editors make written content flawless and error-free? In the UK, the demand for skilled copyeditors and proofreaders is growing rapidly, with over 10% annual growth in publishing and digital content sectors. This course equips learners with essential skills to refine, polish, and perfect text, covering grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, style guides, and legal considerations. You’ll also explore professional proofreading techniques, workflow management, and career development strategies. By completing this course, you’ll gain the expertise to ensure content quality across publishing, marketing, and digital platforms, enhancing your employability and career prospects.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply primary copyediting procedures to enhance clarity, readability, and consistency in written content.
  • Check written material thoroughly for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure errors.
  • Utilise professional resources and style guides to standardise and maintain high-quality content.
  • Recognise legal aspects relevant to copyediting to ensure compliance in publishing.
  • Perform professional proofreading using marks, symbols, and workflow techniques effectively.

Standout Features

  • Fully online, self-paced study accessible from anywhere.
  • Free digital certificate upon completion.
  • Expert-designed modules covering all aspects of copyediting and proofreading.
  • Online assessments to monitor progress and understanding.
  • Career guidance for entering publishing, editing, and content creation sectors.

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This Copyediting & Proofreading course provides comprehensive training in copyediting and proofreading, ensuring learners can enhance written content to professional standards. You will explore grammar rules, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and style sheet usage. The course also teaches proofreading workflow, marks, and symbols, preparing learners for practical editorial tasks. By course completion, participants will be equipped to review, edit, and polish content for print, digital, and marketing purposes with confidence and accuracy.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 01: Introduction to Copyediting
  • Module 02: Primary Copyediting Procedures
  • Module 03: Checking the Written Copy
  • Module 04: Resources Required for a Copyeditor
  • Module 05: Setting and Using a Style Sheet
  • Module 06: Legal Aspects of Copyediting
  • Module 07: Getting a Job and Career Progression
  • Module 08: Introduction to Proofreading
  • Module 09: The Workflow of a Proofreader
  • Module 10: Proofreading Marks and Symbols
  • Module 11: What to Look for During Proofreading
  • Module 12: Basics of Grammar
  • Module 13: Basics of Sentence
  • Module 14: Structure of Sentence
  • Module 15: Capitalisation and Punctuation Rules
  • Module 16: Spelling Rules
  • Module 17: Checking Commonly Confused Words
  • Module 18: Professional Proofreading

Method of Assessment

To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course.

After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate as proof of your expertise.

Certification

All students who successfully complete the course can instantly download their free e-certificate. You can also purchase a hard copy of the certificate, which will be delivered by post for £9.99.

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring editors or proofreaders looking to build professional skills.
  • Writers seeking to improve the clarity and accuracy of their work.
  • Marketing and content creators wanting polished and error-free materials.
  • Publishing staff aiming to enhance quality control in printed or digital media.
  • Anyone interested in mastering grammar, punctuation, and professional proofreading standards.

Requirements

  • No prior qualifications required.
  • Basic understanding of English grammar is helpful.
  • Desktop or laptop recommended for full course access.

Career path

  • Copyeditor – £25,000–£35,000
  • Proofreader – £22,000–£32,000
  • Editorial Assistant – £20,000–£28,000
  • Content Editor – £24,000–£36,000
  • Publishing Assistant – £21,000–£30,000

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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