Accredited online courses for individuals and businesses
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There are significant advantages by studying at a genuine online college that is fully accredited, quality endorsed and is registered by the UK government.
Whether you want to study for an endorsed certificate at home or develop your skills to use in the workplace, our online courses are acclaimed as among the best on the market.
We have helped thousands of individuals learn new skills to change careers, get jobs and become successful freelancers. And more than 300 respected organisations, including Arsenal FC, The BBC, BT, Disney, John Lewis, Vodafone and Waitrose use our courses to train their staff.
Our easy to use Online Learning Area makes studying simple. You can fit your course around your lifestyle, and study at a pace that suits you, without the pressure of deadlines.
You will benefit from unlimited, personal support from an expert tutor, including in-depth feedback on your assignments, expert careers advice and help setting up as a freelance.
You can also join our free elite career coaching scheme when you have completed your course. We provide assistance with CVs, covering letters, interview preparation and much more!
For individuals
We have trained thousands of learners from the UK and 110 other countries since 2003. Online learning means you can study from anywhere in the world.
Many of our learners use our accredited online courses to get jobs, start their own businesses and become successful freelancers, and you could join them.
We have copywriting course graduates working for organisations like Nestlé, Boots and the Home Office; proofreading course graduates at Archant and AQA, and journalism course graduates working at AFC Sunderland and Sky Sports. Click the links below to read some success stories.
Our professional certifications have been independently endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme which is a product of the Skills and Education Group.
The Skills and Education Group have a long-established reputation for developing and awarding high quality non-regulated vocational certifications.
Expert tutor support
You will benefit from unlimited tutor support at every stage of your online course. You can contact your tutor for help whenever you need to.
Our tutors are all experts, and still work within their sectors. So they are able to pass on up-to-date knowledge and make introductions for you.
They are frequently praised for their friendliness and commitment to our students’ success.
Learner reviews
Many of our learners tell us that their learning experiences with us exceeded their expectations. Read their reviews
We provide unrivalled turn-around times for answering tutor queries and marking assignments. You can expect a fast and reliable service from the moment you first contact us.
Enrolling on to the copywriting course at CMP has proven to be an invaluable experience. Not only to feel more confident in applying my newly acquired skills, but I have also gained regular freelance work.
I enrolled in this course as a key training for my role as content/features writer at Yello Media Group. I am directly responsible for nine of the company's 20 markets. I don't know how to improve this class. It was a great learning experience. I graduated university almost a decade ago and this course was my first real professional development class since school and I am impressed.
The course provided validation of my strengths and weaknesses from an accredited source, and secondly, prepared me to enter the world of copywriting as a paying profession by providing up-to-date industry-standard learning content and opportunities to practice/roleplay it.
The tutorial support was excellent and was a great example of online/distance learning.
Proofreading is something I always wanted to do, but I never had time. The Covid 19 lockdown was the ideal time to do it! I would also like to start a freelance business that would allow me to work from home permanently.
The course was a lot more in-depth that I had originally expected. The assignments were genuinely interesting, and I actually looked forward to sitting down to do them!
The course exceeded my expectations with the level of detail it went into and the amount of support that was available to me.
My tutor Julian was brilliant! I always received a prompt response to my queries and assignments. He ensured the feedback was detailed so I learned from mistakes and further my knowledge.
I wanted to try to find copywriting work after being made redundant. I needed to get some practice and an accredited certificate, and benefit from CMP’s expertise and feedback. The course was detailed, with useful feedback.
This course really changed my opinion about online courses. It did more than meet my expectations, it was a real investment in my copywriting skills. I think the tutors are really professional, always there with relevant advice for you.
The course was truly excellent. Extremely comprehensive, relevant and also quite fascinating in places. The tutorial support was absolutely first class. I learned new skills, for example, Adobe Acrobat proofreading and using track changes more effectively, and gaining a sound understanding of basic copyright and libel law.
Tutorial support is excellent. Marked assignments are returned lightning-fast with extensive comments which is far better than many other institutions. Individual queries are also answered very quickly. The course content is extensive.
I wanted to change my career path. My expectations were highly exceeded! The support was fantastic. The content was easy to understand and enlightening.
I learnt the ins and outs of proofreading and the most effective way of editing.
What next?
Take a look at our courses. If you have any questions, or need any advice, please get in touch, and you’ll hear back from a course adviser the same working day. You may also find it helpful to read our online course checklist by clicking the blue button below.
Contact your course tutor whenever you need help. Your tutor will mentor you through the course, mark your assignments, and give you expert advice.
Your own study area
Learn in our easy-to-use online classroom, where you can access your course materials and other exclusive resources.
An app for flexible learning
Study on your tablet or smartphone with our app. Do your coursework, contact your tutor, chat to other learners and check your progress on the go.
Rapid marking
Receive personal, detailed feedback from your course tutor. Your work will be returned quickly - within three working days - usually quicker.
Immediate access to course materials
If you decide to enrol, you will receive your login details immediately, so you can access your new course straight away. You can choose when to begin studying.
Free online library
Download our free podcasts, videos, ebooks and tips files, during and after your course.
A personal reference
Receive a personal reference from the college when you finish. Use it on your CV, website, and LinkedIn profile.
Endorsed certificate
A certificate endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme, which is a product of The Skills and Education Group, who endorse high-quality, non-regulated courses and training programmes.
Career coaching scheme - free!
Join our free career coaching scheme when you finish the course. Work with our experts to find work and create a winning CV, job application letters, career blogs, websites and social media profiles. Stay on the scheme as long as you need to.
Charter Mark
Use the CMP Charter Mark on your CV, website, professional profiles and stationery.
Digital marketing role for copywriting course graduate
CMP copywriting course graduate, Catherine Rowland, has secured a job as a digital marketing executive.
Catherine, who graduated with distinction from our online copywriting course last year, is working for Horizon Teachers in London.
Horizon is an education recruitment company providing teaching and support staff to schools in London and the south east.
Catherine’s role includes managing the company’s social media channels, and running social media and Google AdWords campaigns.
She also designs images for social media.
Catherine was a social media executive with the big global recruitment company Hays before getting the job with Horizon.
Webediting role for proofreading course graduate
CMP proofreading course graduate, Kasthuri Madhavan, is editor of a major aviation website in Malaysia.
Kasthuri, who graduated from our online proofreading course, edits Aerochapter, a site that resources the airline industry.
She puts her proofreading skills to good use, and also writes copy, carries out research and does graphic design.
After finishing her CMP course, she set up her own business proofreading and editing open course books.
More success on menu for food journalism course graduate
CMP food journalism course graduate, Soha Darwish, has been recruited as a food writer for a leading coffee shop in the United Arab Emirates.
Soha, who graduated from our online food journalism course last year, is freelancing for Maison Maatouk Du Café in Abu Dhabi.
As well as writing, she is helping with the menu design and development.
Maison Maatouk Du Café specialises in freshly roasted premium coffee and even roast and grind it in front of customers.
Soha has also worked for the Melius restaurant in Abu Dhabi.
Digital role for social media marketing course graduate
CMP social media marketing course graduate, Charlie Smith, has secured a job as a digital marketing executive.
Charlie, who graduated from our online social media marketing course, now works for a company that supports small businesses and start-ups.
He joined Wenta earlier this month after working as a freelance videographer in London.
He had already produced a number of videos for the company, based in Hertfordshire.
His duties include digital marketing and communication.
Charity comms role for freelance journalism course student
CMP freelance journalism course graduate, Kelly Wickham, has a new job as media and communications officer.
Kelly, who completed an online journalism course, was appointed to the role at Guild Care last month.
Guild Care is a charity that aims to deliver innovative and life-changing care services. It is based in Worthing, Sussex.
CMP copywriting course graduate, Catherine Rowland, has secured a job as a digital marketing executive.
CMP proofreading course graduate, Kasthuri Madhavan, is editor of a major aviation website in Malaysia.
CMP food journalism course graduate, Soha Darwish, has been recruited as a food writer for a leading coffee shop in the United Arab Emirates.
CMP social media marketing course graduate, Charlie Smith, has secured a job as a digital marketing executive.
CMP freelance journalism course graduate, Kelly Wickham, has a new job as media and communications officer.
