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Level 3, 4 & 5 Proofreading & Copyediting
Imperial Academy

Level 5 QLS Endorsed Course with FREE Certificate | CPD Accredited | 150 CPD Points | Lifetime Access

Summary

Price
£189 inc VAT
Or £63.00/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
336 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

With digital content, publishing, and media industries growing rapidly, the demand for skilled proofreaders and copy editors has never been higher. The global content creation market is expected to grow by over 14% annually, making accuracy, clarity, and consistency in written communication essential. Businesses, publishers, and content platforms are actively seeking professionals who can polish and perfect text—ensuring credibility and audience engagement.

The Level 3, 4 & 5 Proofreading & Copyediting course is ideal for aspiring editors, freelance writers, publishing professionals, and communication specialists. With salaries ranging from £26,000 to £55,000, and even more in freelance or contract roles, this course prepares learners for flexible, creative, and detail-oriented careers in a variety of sectors.

You’ll start with proofreading essentials, grammar, spelling, and style guides, before moving into paper and on-screen proofreading techniques. Advanced modules cover language refinement, fact-checking, structural editing, legal considerations, and career-building strategies. As a QLS-endorsed qualification, this course ensures nationally recognised training, reflecting high standards valued by employers and clients alike.

Enrol now to sharpen your editorial skills and start a career where precision, language, and professionalism set you apart.

This skill building training includes —

  • 1 QLS Certificate
  • CPD Certifications (PDF and Hard Copy)
  • 24/7 Tutor Support

Achievement

Certificates

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

This online course's curriculum was designed by experts using their skills and in-depth knowledge. By equipping you with the relevant knowledge and ideas, Imperial Academy's curriculum was created to help you advance in your current position. You will discover the principles of Proofreading & Copyediting as you move through the modules of this course and learn about its key ideas, including things like —

Level 3

  • Module 1: Proofreading Basics
  • Module 2: Applying the Style Guide
  • Module 3: Spelling and Grammar

Level 4

  • Module 4: Proofreading on Paper
  • Module 5: Proofreading On-Screen
  • Module 6: Copy-Editing Basics

Level 5

  • Module 7: Copy-Editing – The Use of Language
  • Module 8: Copy-Editing – Checking Accuracy and Facts
  • Module 9: Copy-Editing – The Beginning and The End
  • Module 10: Copy-Editing – Legal Checks
  • Module 11: Finding Work and Developing Your Career

Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

Learners will get a Level 5 QLS endorsed certificate (included with the course) directly at their doorstep after successfully completing this course! It should be noted that international students must pay a £10 shipping cost.

Disclaimer

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. One Education will be able to advise you on any further recognition. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Imperial Academy is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under One Education.

Who is this course for?

If you want to understand the global influence of Proofreading & Copyediting, you should take this course. Anyone working in the sector, whether they are a novice or a pro, would benefit from comprehending the Proofreading & Copyediting issues to solve them. This program contains vital topics that will assist you in overcoming obstacles and enhancing your practices.

Requirements

Anyone can enrol in this course.

Career path

After completing this course, you are to start your career or begin the next phase of your career in this field.

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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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