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Proofreading & Copy Editing Course - CPD & IAO Accredited

John Academy

Summary

Price
£199 inc VAT
Or £66.33/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Overview

Proofreading is a process where an individual checks their written content before publishing it to any given audience. It is an essential stage of the publishing process – be it for a school or college report, or when you are writing a book. Now with the help of this Proofreading & Copy Editing Course course, you can start to learn about the process of proofreading.

This is a very basic course which will help you get more knowledge on proofreading and copyediting. As such this course starts out with a basic introduction where you learn about the checklist when proofreading. Following this, you will discover the differences between proofreading and copyediting before moving onto how you should approach proofreading on paper and on screen. Furthermore, you will continue to find out about the strategies for checking, and for the editing & proofreading process. This course will also provide you with plenty of tips on proofreading and teach you a whole lot about copy editing.

With the help of this course, you will be able to provide quality content every time, which can also be developed into a business if you play your cards right.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Why choose us?

  • Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
  • All the study materials are available in your student portal including videos tutorials.
  • One of the most successful online education platforms in the UK.
  • Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
  • You will have unlimited access to online learning platform in 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in 12 Months.
  • Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
  • The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification;
  • Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime;
  • The benefit of applying for NUS Extra Discount Card;
  • 24/7 student support.
  • Technical supports and live chat service for your inquiries. This is very helpful for international learners.
  • Excellent and flexible mentor supports by our team of experienced tutors/trainers via email.

COURSE CURRICULUM


Proofreading & Copy Editing Course

  • Introduction to Proofreading
  • What does a Proofreader do?
  • Difference between Copyediting
  • Proofreading
  • Proofreading Symbols
  • Proofreading on Paper & Screen
  • Strategies to Check for Specific Errors
  • Editing & Proofreading Strategies
  • Proofreading an Essay
  • Copy Editing
  • Basic Copy Editing
  • Simple Rules for Copyediting
  • Fact Checking As Copy Editor

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Expert Authors: We select authors with expertise and experience of training professionals. Our authors are industry experts, academics, authors, face-to-face trainers or online trainers; most often they have a combination of these backgrounds

Engaging Content: Our succinct, bite-sized and business-focussed course materials are designed to deliver the most effective training for you. Each course is made up of modules, manageable learning chunks of text, images, videos and tasks.

Assessment and Certification:

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and the results will be given to you immediately. Before sitting your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £24 for a PDF copy and £39 for an original print copy sent to you by post.

Who is this course for?

  • People interested in learning about proofreading
  • Professionals interested in getting into a copy editing position

Requirements

  • This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
  • Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
  • Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Career path

Proofreading & Copy Editing Course is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as:

  • Newspaper editor
  • Copywriter
  • Publishing
  • Proofreading business
  • Reporter
  • English teacher

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lucy asked:

Does this course give a final recognised certificate? Regards

Answer:

Hi Lucy, Thank you for your question. After you have successfully passed the test, you can obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can, however, also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting the test. Certificates can be obtained in either hard copy form at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. The hard copy certificate will be posted to your address. We do not charge for postage. Regards, Help Desk

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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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