This extensive editing and proofreading masterclass course is designed by industry experts; this editing and proofreading masterclass course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Not only will it make you more lucrative to potential employers, but it will also give you the confidence to apply for that dream job.
This editing and proofreading masterclass course is divided into bite-sized modules to make it easy to follow. Whether you are travelling around the world or juggling work and family, this course can be completed anytime, anywhere. This flexibility enables you to learn at your own pace, fitting your studies around your current lifestyle.
Course Curriculum
This comprehensive editing and proofreading masterclass course covers the following modules:
Introduction
- Introduction to Course
- Introduction to Editing Proofreading
- In-Depth Editing Deep Editing
- Stop Involved in Editing
- Proofreading strategies
Content Edit
- Understanding the Context and Scope of Piece
- Breaking Up Individual Points
- Making Sense of Individual Points
- Deleting Irrelevant Points
- Eliminating Rambling
- Eliminating Repetition
- Verifying the “Facts”
- Removing Contradicting Statements
- Finding and Adding Missing Points
Structure Edit
- Choosing the Angle
- Creating Categories
- Ordering Points within Sections
- Creating Narrative Turns
- Making the Piece Read Well
- Clearing Up the Clutter
- Arranging Paragraphs
- Creating a Jazzy Intro
- Creating a Snazzy Ending
- Making the Narrative more Evocative
- Correctly Introducing Every Person and Entity
- Referencing
Presentation Edit
- Checking the Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation
- Replacing Jargons with Simple Words
- Matching the Title
- Fixing Inconsistencies
- Addressing Trip-Ups
IT Skills
- Tracking Changes
- Useful Editing and Proofreading Software and Websites
Choosing Editing and Proofreading as a Career
- Proofreading Best Practices
- Finding Clients
- Marketing Yourself
How am I assessed?
Once you have completed the editing and proofreading masterclass course, you will then be required to undertake an online MCQ assessment. This exam will cover everything you have already learnt. This means that you will have plenty of time to study and prepare for the assessment before taking it.
The assessment itself is made up of multiple-choice questions in your chosen subject area. You will receive your results straight after completion.
Become Certified
Explore new skills
Equip yourself with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in your chosen industry.
Accelerate your career
Learn the most in-demand skills, get certified and level up your career. This editing and proofreading masterclass online training course is designed to help you reach your professional goals.
Make your CV stand out
Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV.
Certificate of Completion
After successfully finishing the course, you will be eligible to order your free PDF & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimal shipping charge to get the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:
- Inside the UK = £5.99
- International Students = £16.99
CPD and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement
Grow your career by earning CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of this editing and proofreading masterclass course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to demonstrate your new skills. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) can be obtained in PDF format at a nominal fee of £12; there is an additional fee to get a printed copy certificate which is £39.
