Proofreading Diploma Level 3

This comprehensive Proofreading course is ideal for anyone wanting to brush up on their writing skills or explore a career as a professional proofreader/copy-editor for newspapers, blogs and publishing houses.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Do you have a natural passion for the written word? Are you the one everyone goes to to check their work for mistakes in grammar, language and sentence structure? Then pursuing a career as a proofreader may be for you.

This professional proofreading course can provide you with the essential skillset to assist in the writing process and enable writers across numerous genres – novels, screenplays, business reports, newspapers, blogs etc. – to accurately structure their work and ensure that their sentences are interpreted the right way.

To become a proofreader you need to be able to do more than correct mistakes and spot errors. You also need to possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of language, and be able to concentrate for extended periods of time, paying avid attention to the texts before you. Through this focus, you will be able to edit copy and ensure that any changes, additions or omissions you make do not detract from the original message, tone or feel of the piece.

This exclusive certificate has been split into 5 extensive modules that cover the basics to becoming a proofreader. This includes:

• An introduction to proofreading
• Common errors – this module explores common mistakes, involving nouns, adjectives, rules for capitalisation, etc.
• Sentence structure – examines the grammatical and semantic requirements of sentences.
• Punctuation guidelines and instructions - covering the correct use of commas, semicolons and apostrophes.

This certificate in proofreading can open doors to a variety of fascinating and rewarding careers. From starting your own freelance business, to supplying proofreading and editorial advice to bloggers, novelists, business owners and corporations; this course can even be used to help train staff and further their development, as they’ll be able to formulate error free letters, reports and emails that are written to the highest standards.

More importantly, this endorsed qualification can help enhance your reputation and boost your client base, as it will act as proof of your skills, knowledge and credentials.

Why study proofreading courses?

Whether you’re a novice to the world of proofreading, or you simply want to bolster your editorial skills so you can produce pristine reports, letters, articles and brochures for your bosses; choosing to learn from home can provide you with the perfect opportunity to progress on your own terms.

Free from the confines of a classroom you can:

• Pick from our range of paper-based or online learning options
• Take control of your educational experience, AND
• Enjoy the flexibility of being able to complete activities/assignments at a time and pace of your choosing

No fixed deadlines. No exams. Just the chance to progress your career and achieve qualifications that will maximise your CV - all from the comfort of your own home.

And this is great news for students trying to juggle their work and social commitments, as home learning allows you to adapt your studies to fit around your needs and requirements.

Following this course, many students go on to become successful proof readers, offering their valuable services to companies on a freelance or in-house basis. Similarly, many choose to complete other creative writing courses that are capable of supporting and enhancing these proofreading skills further.

This course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that NCC Home Learning has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria.

Course features

• 12 months expert tutor support
• Certificate of completion
• Once enrolled you will be eligible to apply for a TOTUM PRO student card to enjoy a variety of student discounts across the UK

No previous knowledge or experience in proofreading, copy-editing or publishing is required in order to enrol onto this Proofreading Certificate course. This makes it suitable for beginners looking to explore this unique career niche. If however, you already possess some proofreading experience, then this course may still prove beneficial as it will enable you to refresh your skills, address any areas of weaknesses, bolster your current knowledge base, and put you in a better position to develop your professional skills.