Proofreading & Copy Editing

This Proofreading & Copy Editing Course is for Professional CV Writing and Job Searching course is designed for Proofreaders, Copywriters, Copy Editors, Creative Writers, Advertising Copywriters, Head of Content and Web Content Managers.

This Proofreading & Copy Editing course will provide you with all the knowledge and skills, taking you through proofreading basics, its importance, terminology, the job of a proofreader, language awareness, grammatical knowledge, spotting and correcting spelling and grammatical errors, identifying weaknesses in texts and the publishing process from a proofreading perspective. You will also learn what a style guide is used for, how to apply the style guide and methods and techniques of proofreading on paper and on-screen in this course.

In terms of copy editing, we will introduce you to the basics of copy editing, the different levels of editing, various techniques, analysing words and phrases for accurate meaning, and a copy-editor’s roles and responsibilities. Through this course, you will furthermore know the use of a reference mark, what style to use for note citations, the key publishing laws, how to apply them, looking for work, developing your career, freelancing and building up your own business.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Proofreading & Copy Editing course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of proofreading, relevant terminology and its importance
• Know the roles, responsibilities and qualities of a proofreader
• Find out the publishing process from a proofreader’s perspective
• Get familiar with the use of style guide, applying style guide and a list of standard style manuals
• Understand where to find reliable spelling and grammar references and spot spelling and grammatical errors
• Gain the skills and learn techniques of proofreading on paper and on-screen
• Know copy editing basics and the different levels
• Learn to edit to produce fluent and simple copy, remove inappropriate material and edit for multicultural audiences
• Familiarise themselves with checking accuracy and facts in a writing
• Gain the skills to develop their career and also build up their own business

Key Features of the Course:

• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive Proofreading & Copy Editing course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals in the field
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

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Digital certificate

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Hard copy certificate

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Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of this Proofreading & Copy Editing course is as follows:

***Proofreading & Copy Editing***

• Module 01: Proofreading Basics
• Module 02: Applying the Style Guide
• Module 03: Spelling and Grammar
• Module 04: Proofreading on Paper
• Module 05: Proofreading On-Screen
• Module 06: Copy-Editing Basics
• Module 07: The Use of Language
• Module 08: Checking Accuracy and Facts
• Module 09: The Beginning and The End
• Module 10: Legal Checks
• Module 11: Finding Work and Developing Your Career

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully accredited, including this Proofreading & Copy Editing Course, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in Proofreading & Copy Editing.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Proofreading & Copy Editing Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our Proofreading & Copy Editing Course certification has no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

This Proofreading & Copy Editing Course can be taken by anyone who wants to understand more about the topic. With the aid of this course, you will be able to grasp the fundamental knowledge and ideas. Additionally, this Proofreading & Copy Editing Course is ideal for:

• Aspiring proofreaders and copy editors seeking to enter the industry.
• Individuals aiming to improve their editing skills for personal projects.
• Professionals wanting to refine their language and accuracy.
• Freelancers looking to expand their service offerings.

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Proofreading & Copy Editing Course. You just need to have an interest in Proofreading & Copy Editing Course.

After completing this Proofreading & Copy Editing Course you will have a variety of careers to choose from. The following job sectors of Proofreading & Copy Editing Course are:

• Proofreader - £18K to £30K/year.
• Copy Editor - £20K to £35K/year.
• Editorial Assistant - £19K to £25K/year.
• Freelance Editor - £25K to £45K/year.
• Publishing Assistant - £18K to £28K/year.

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