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I signed up for the business writing course after noticing CMP on the internet. Personally, I think this course is perfect. Why pay more, when all the knowledge you need is with CMP? I plan to study further with CMP.
I got much more from the course than I had expected. The tutorial support was excellent. I managed to gain extensive knowledge of how social media works in practice and I could already utilise it in my own business with success.
I loved this course. Answers to questions were almost instantaneous. I was especially pleased with the last lesson, which had so much advice and hints on how to get started in the field. I would certainly recommend it to a friend.
I enrolled on this course because I was really happy after doing another CMP course. A few weeks after finishing the course, I had an article published in Italy's leading film magazine.
The course provided an in-depth yet easily understandable insight in to the various aspects of SEO.
I was impressed by the course content. It covered everything I would need to know to become a copywriter, such as writing SEO articles, sales letters, press releases, and blogging, plus much more.
The tutorial support was really good, when you needed them, they were there to answer any questions. I really enjoyed doing it, it was varied and well put together as assignments linked together to give you a better understanding.
From start to finish the staff were amazing and very helpful. My tutor, Andy Carter, was extremely helpful and resourceful. Since completion of my course a few months ago I have secured my first few paying clients.
CMP gave me the best education experience I've had, including university. Courses are delivered by the industry’s most respected names. I achieved all the certifications I needed. I can safely say this course has changed my life.
The OLA was very organised, structured and easy to navigate, making the process of learning a pleasant experience;
The tutorial support was great; she was always prompt in her responses, marks and gave constructive feedback and criticism.
I'd highly recommend CMP's copywriting course. It gives you a good understanding of what it takes to be a copywriter. Cleland’s feedback is valuable and prompt, and he has really given me confidence to look for work.
I am now confident that I can write copy for different media. I liked the fact that everything was online. This meant I could study whenever and wherever I wanted. This saved a lot on transport costs.
The notes were very detailed and covered everything I needed to know for basic proofreading, so I did not need any tutorial support. The course was well structured and I learned so much. It was worth every penny.
I enrolled to get a good all round knowledge of all aspects of SEO. The course entirely met my expectations. I learned all aspects of SEO from the basics to more advanced techniques. The tutorial support was excellent.
I found the tutorial support excellent.
I found the content interesting and really useful and learned that I have much to learn! As a writer, it was also very useful.
My course in proofreading and editing helped to hone my skills and help me practice editing, through assignments and tests, in a relaxed way. I fully recommend this course to anyone early in a career in publishing. The skills you will learn could be really beneficial to the industry.
I wanted to gain more knowledge and receive an accredited certification for what I do. It was very good - made you think deeper into the assignments.
I learned about assessing the entire marketing area rather than just focussing on a post.
I thoroughly enjoyed studying the PR course with CMP. It was a broad and thorough first taste of the media world for me. The course provided a great coverage of the styles and complexities which are involved in this industry.
The tutorial support was impressive, and the course content was very informative and helpful.
I learnt the importance of social media in attracting prospective customers and the impact it has.
This course has provided me with all the basic and necessary knowledge and tools to start my way in the fields of proofreading and editing. The tutorial support was great and in my opinion, of the highest standard and quality.
I have been keen to change my career which allows me to work anywhere in the world.
I'm glad I chose this course, it has helped me raise my confidence levels when considering entering a new industry. I was happy with the course and cannot think of any improvements.
I ended up enjoying the challenge. The tutorial support was friendly and supportive, and I learned that by working hard, I can do it!
The support was very good. I found the tutors to be professional, friendly and very thorough. You could approach them at any time and they would be willing to help.
It's been a great learning experience for me and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Shuna Meade and CMP have been very supportive and responsive to comments or queries. I would really recommend them!
The course met my expectations and clearly delivered everything that was set out in the initial introduction.
I enjoyed the course. Life got in the way of me completing this course as swiftly as I would have liked but the beauty of distance learning is being able to pick right back up where you started.
This business writing course did exactly what I wanted it to and I found out so much more than I had expected. I have learned a lot about being a successful writer.
I would recommend this course to others looking to upskill in SEO content writing.
I had previously done a similar course with Chapterhouse and I found this one to be far superior on many fronts.
I got in touch several times with my tutor, and responses were always swift and all I required.
I wanted to study social media marketing to enhance my skills. The course content was comprehensive and enlightening. The quality of the tutorial support was very good and the feedback was quick.
Really nice and friendly college. I purchased an online course in social media marketing for additional education within my role at work. It's easy to follow the tutors are great, everything is at your own pace no rushing, personally, I would like to do another of their courses once this one is complete.
I enrolled in order to validate my services as a proofreader. The course was outstanding and completely met with my expectations.
The course content was comprehensive and accessible.
I enrolled because I wanted to learn SEO independent and not rely on my webmaster anymore. It definitely exceeded my expectations!
The tutorial support I received was friendly, approachable and very supportive. I cannot think of any way to improve this course, I feel it's fantastic the way it is.
The course was informative, well structured and great value for money. My tutor responded promptly and was always polite and helpful.
Overall, I found the course to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
I learnt a lot of valuable information and hope to be able to start my own freelance business. I have already proofread and copyedited a novel for a work colleague, and I hope to be able to do so again.
The course has been excellent. The support was always very prompt, to the point, professional and knowledgeable.
I learnt attention to detail in the extreme.
The course went above and beyond meeting my expectations! I learned so much, and really felt challenged by the assignments and tests.
The course, overall, was really informative and well constructed, with excellent support from tutors.
The course was far more supportive than I could have imagined.
I think everything was covered thoroughly and well explained.
The course covered ALL relevant areas in full. Compared to other courses available, this one is very much up to date and relevant.
I particularly enjoyed having a mentor, together with the additional material provided in the modules which linked to other useful websites.
The content was comprehensive and interesting. I feel prepared having completed it.
The scope of the course and a wide range of areas covered helped me learn to adapt my writing.
It was really helpful to have the option to ask questions about the assignments. I always got a prompt reply. The feedback was constructive and my writing improved as a result. The lessons were clear but comprehensive and had lots of relevant information.
Tutorial support was excellent. Lucy van Biljon was a great tutor answering questions quickly and in depth
It is great to gain a new set of skills this way. This is a fantastic course to enrol on if you are new to online learning and / or want to break in to the world of SEO content writing.
I had a great experience from start to finish. The staff were very attentive if I ever experienced a problem. The tutors were excellent and we're very informative with their feedback.
And all for a phenomenal price. I would recommend this company to everyone.
The course met my expectations very well. The assignments were always well constructed and relevant.
The content was great. It covered everything and more than I expected it to. The learning material was well written and the assignments were a good length and consolidated the learning well.
Julian's support was excellent, prompt, and friendly. The content provided me with the foundation to begin a proofreading service. Apart from teaching the fundamentals, it has honed my observation skills.
The course absolutely met my expectations and I really learnt a lot.
Justine Holman was always really helpful and supportive, she answered on time to all my questions and gave interesting suggestions and tips.
The course was just perfect for me.
The course more than met my expectations. It was very comprehensive and made me realise there was much more to SEO than I had originally thought.
The course entirely surpassed my expectations. The feedback and encouragement I received throughout has been outstanding. I say this as both a former tutor and student. Few learning providers deliver the attention that CMP do.
I enrolled to gain an accredited certification as I work as a content writer in a communications team.
The course was really good, I have learned so much.
The support I received was excellent and the delivery of lessons was swift. Marking was detailed and helpful. The course content covered a multitude of different aspects of copywriting. It was well thought out and well delivered.
I wasn't sure what to expect but I felt the course was good and covered a lot.
The tutor support was very helpful and supportive, and the content was good and very thorough.
The course met my expectations. It was broad in scope and had sufficient detail to be very beneficial for me.
Overall, the course was excellent. It was challenging, rewarding, and worthwhile.
The course has exceeded my expectations. It has provided me with the necessary tools to work as a proofreader in the most professional and effective way. The material is designed and presented in a very approachable way.
I enrolled because I had an interest in proofreading and also wanted to have an additional income that I could possibly do remotely.
It more than exceeded my expectations. The course material was simple and easy to understand. The assignments were challenging and I developed and learnt at the end of each module.
My tutor Shuna was friendly, supportive and constructive with her feedback and advice. Sometimes tutors can be condescending, she wasn't ever. I really enjoyed working with her.
I found the course content extremely informative with plenty of links and additional material. I learnt about the different proofreading and editing techniques and also what it takes to be a great proofreader and editor.
I can't think of any way this course could be improved.
This course exceeded all expectations. It was so in-depth, easy to understand and very interesting. The tutorial support was perfect. Help was always on hand. I really cannot fault this course. I learned everything I needed to know.
The content was informative, straightforward, and provided useful links to additional resources.
Also, the course introduced me to other aspects of proofreading/copy-editing (ie, academic).
My tutor was helpful, friendly, and provided great feedback.
I enrolled to increase my knowledge of what a copywriter does, whilst also enhancing my skills and learning new ones. It was just what I needed!
The tutorial support: perfect! Replied quickly and was very helpful.
The course fully met my expectations, in teaching me the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to work freelance. My tutor was very friendly and approachable, and her tone was always supportive and encouraging.
My interest has deepened and I now know for certain that this is what I want to do.
I wanted to improve my skills and be able to get work as a proofreader. I was very impressed with the course.
I really enjoyed the course and have referred it to a friend already.
The course was interesting and explanatory and it gave me an insight in to the world of copywriting. I enjoyed the course. The tutorial support was good. My tutor was enthusiastic and thorough with my assignments and she offered excellent advice.
The course was very thorough and detailed, with prompt marking and responses to my assignments.
Trust the content of this Copywriting course. The tools and resources alone are worth the fee. The insight from tutor feedback seems based on very professional insight.
This was a great course and it was so wide ranging, equipping me to provide content for everything from social media, to press releases and print promotions. It really, really made me think. Highly recommend.
I now feel more confident about writing texts from scratch and I feel my writing skills have improved as a result of attending the course. I’d definitely recommend the course to anyone interested in getting in to copywriting.
The course met my expectations exceedingly.
I measure this by how I am now able to critique other peoples adverts or writing.
Great course and perfect for those already in work who need flexibility. My tutor was so helpful and really pushed me to achieve the best grade I could.
I would recommend the CMP copywriting course to anyone wishing to enter this field of work, but it’s not an easy ride, it needs patience, time dedication, and commitment. The courses run by CMP are definitely value for money. The tutorial support was second to none. The course content covered all the necessary basic areas a copywriter needs to know or be aware of.
I thought I knew all there was to know about blogging, but doing this blogging course has taught me that you never stop learning in life. Some of my skills it pleasingly refreshed, such as SEO blog writing. However, it was my growth and the development as a blogger, that was undoubtedly the most pleasing aspect.
The assignment tasks were always interesting and engaging. My tutor Justine was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Indeed, her feedback was constructive, helpful, and supportive throughout.
I guess my best bit of advice if choosing to do this course, is to always put your heart and soul into it. If you do, then I am sure you too will fully reap the rewards. Doing this course was an immensely gratifying experience, I cannot recommend it highly enough.
After a ten year career break to raise a young family I wanted to brush up on my copywriting skills and update and learn new ones.
I really enjoyed the course. The online learning area has been great and easy to use. The course content was easy to read and digest. Clear and concise and relevant.
I can only speak in the highest terms about CMP, I now work for Sunderland AFC. The skills learned on this course were crucial. The course is a fine addition to anyone's CV and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Distance learning can be a very solitary undertaking. So I have appreciated not only CMP's high professional standards and flexibility, but their warmth and approachability.
The course was excellent, and exceeded my expectations. I am now brimming with ideas. CMP really do make you feel like you’re the only student they have. I enjoyed the course so much I’ve signed up for two more!
I wanted to improve my website, make it work and generate more business. I also wanted to learn how to write articles for the web. The course met my expectations. The tutorial support was excellent.
I learned the techniques needed to optimise sites and online resources that I never knew were there. The content was descriptive and supplement links were also provided that covered topics in more length. I thought the course was fantastic.
The course exceeded my expectations. I wasn't expecting it to be so comprehensive.
The tutorial support was very good, my questions and assignments were answered and marked promptly.
I went from someone who knew practically nothing about proofreading and editing to someone feeling somewhat ready to get some employment in the field, so I learnt a lot!
Great course.
I would recommend for anyone who needs to write anything that other people need to read. From people who have to write any documentation at work to aspiring / professional authors.
The learning material is excellent, and the assignments definitely check your knowledge of the topics.
The assignment marking was very fast, the tutor gave great feedback and advice, and I learned a lot of new things about writing. I also learned about copy-editing that I know will be valuable to my new career.
I thought the course was perfect, all aspects I wanted to achieve were covered.
The tutorial support was excellent. Queries were responded to very efficiently. Turnaround times of submissions were generally faster than advised.
CMP have delivered on all their promises and have never let me down. My tutor went through my CV with minute precision and gave me such excellent advice that I was offered a job within a few weeks off finishing the course.
The course fulfilled all the aspects I hoped it would. The tutorial support was superb as always. CMP is a quick and friendly provider to respond to anything you ask.
The tutorial support was concise and easy to understand and Justine was an excellent tutor. I learned how to approach article writing for the web so that Google accepts it.
The course covered more than I thought it would.
It was very easy to contact the tutors and get quick feedback and answers to questions.
Justine Holman was supportive, helpful and really friendly. It was very easy to ask questions and her feedback was extremely helpful.
I really enjoyed the course content – it was up to date and easy to understand.
The course was beyond my expectations; it was enjoyable to learn, easy to follow and understand. I have not been disappointed.
The tutorial support was excellent, very timely, full of detailed help and advice, with excellent feedback and pointers, as well as fast grading. Even the tests were fun!
The tutorial support was 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.
I was satisfied by the standard required in this course.
I found the tutorial support excellent. I found the content interesting and really useful.
For me the course was 100% and doesn't need any improvement. It exceeded my expectations in terms scope, writing for different audiences and formats. It has really given me 'food for thought' in terms of developing a career in this area.
Excellent course - highly recommend!
This course gave me an insight in to the world of business writing. The tutorial support was excellent. For the price, this course was an excellent investment in my skills.
I enrolled on the course to increase my chances of finding flexible work as a freelance copywriter.
The course was exactly what I needed it to be. The fact that it also sets you up for finding work exceeded my expectations.
The tutorial support was excellent. The content was a perfect introduction to most content-writing scenarios. I loved it!
I wanted to further my understanding of social media and improve employment prospects.
My expectations were high, but CMP met them. The feedback was thorough and helpful. I was also given very prompt assistance with any extra questions that I raised.
I can now proofread and edit significantly better and with more confidence.
The tutorial support was excellent. Professional, friendly, concise and prompt.
I studied social media marketing course and I absolutely loved it! The teacher is super helpful if you need any help. The course has helped me gain better understanding in social media marketing. I will definitely be doing another course soon!
I recently graduated from the College of Media & Publishing after completing their Proofreading and Editing course. I found the programme informative, easy to follow, and supported by an exceptionally helpful and friendly tutor.
I had always considered my command of English to be strong, but this course taught me far more than I expected. I highly recommend it and am already considering enrolling in additional courses.
The course did what it said on the tin. The content was delivered in concise, interesting lessons and the assignments were interesting to do and aided learning. I learned how to develop my own web voice. The tutorial support was outstanding.
I'm looking to build my skills as a writer. The course was interesting all the way through.
Justine Holman was amazing, excellent marking and really constructive advice and comments.
The content was really thorough and covered all areas.
I learned so much on the course, and really enjoyed the challenges of each lesson. I feel confident in my proofreading and editing skills now, and can't wait to put them to the test.
The marking and feedback from my tutors throughout the course was consistently speedy and helpful.
The course met my expectations in all ways, and the administration was excellent. Communication was excellent, professional and always prompt.
The course content was excellent. Plenty of practical tasks which really got me out of my comfort zone.
Having dealt in 'texts' of multiple kinds over many years as a teacher, letterpress hobbyist printer and community musician, I took the plunge and put myself through the CMP Proofreading and Editing Course during the days up to Easter 2025.
My tutor Julian was prompt and positive throughout, and I found the materials both refreshing (of known skills / experience), informative and stimulating ~ with a dash of welcome humour to help matters along.
I love writing and have always wanted to do something within PR. I loved the course! I think it is systematic, well organised, and provides a good working knowledge to novices like myself.
The course was engaging and offered a range of lesson topics. Dr Rachel Finnegan was very prompt with her feedback, it was detailed, constructive and very easy to understand where you went wrong and how to improve.
The course covered the range of topics essential when starting out in the proofreading and editing field.
I was a complete copywriting rookie when I started, but I now feel I have the experience and knowledge to offer my services as a copywriter. The support was great, the level of feedback and help was first rate.
I enrolled on this course to improve my understanding of SEO. The course gave me knowledge of how Google works, and the tutor support I received from Justine was excellent. I would recommend this course to anyone!
Lucy was detailed, supportive and enthusiastic. I am so grateful for her support and guidance.
The course content was excellent. I learnt how to fine-tune my work, and focus on the audience's needs.
As a self-published author of three novels, I wanted to learn to proofread and edit competently.
My experience was faultless, so I can't think of anything to add to improve this course. My tutor responded very quickly whenever I contacted her, my grades were returned much quicker than I expected and the Online portal was easy to navigate and understand.
I wanted to refresh my existing skills and particularly learn new skills to use in my current role. The course was good value for money and just what I was looking for. The tutorial support was excellent.
I enrolled as I wanted to learn a new skill and particularly a skill that could be done from home or online. I found the course to be very educational and enjoyable. The lessons were interesting and nicely prepared. The tutor was very helpful too.
The course content was both relevant, interesting and enjoyable.
All of the units were organised in a very user-friendly manner.
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.
Cleland Thom has prepared hundreds of NQJ candidates. His courses have achieved four national award winners in the last five years, and always beat the national pass rate.
This was by and far the best online learning course I've taken so far. I appreciated the prompt feedback from my tutor, elaborate lessons, and exercises. I have applied these skills to my writing and editing career and gained more clients. Really recommend it!
It was very interesting! I learned that social media is a full-time job and there is lots to keep on top of, but overall it can be very beneficial.
I was very happy with the course. I've tried reading teach-yourself-copywriting books, but they're no substitute for working with a tutor.
I looked forward to getting my assignments back from Lucy, my tutor. Her feedback was insightful and her encouragement much appreciated.
I enrolled on the course with the aim to become a professional copywriter, writing copy as a freelancer outside of the (less creative) day job!
I thought the course content was excellent. The last lesson about working with brands and setting up as a copywriter, really wrapped the learning up nicely. The assignments really made you use your brain! I think it was clever that some of the topics were chosen to demonstrate that you might have to write about subjects, that aren't your personal preference. I also liked the way the Lessons were so different, yet subtly built up your knowledge.
The course was well presented and covered all the relevant subjects. The portal (OLA) was easy to use and the tutor's feedback was friendly, swift and constructive.
I learnt how to proofread professionally, which was the main objective.
The course gave me the confidence to rebrand myself and compete with the best! My tutor gave me advice on how I could find a niche for myself in this very competitive market. I've already had a couple of articles published.
When I embarked on my dream to become a proofreader, I researched various organisations and chose College of Media and Publishing. I am so glad I did, as the course has surpassed all my expectations.
The material is thorough, but is broken down into several sections, making it simple to follow and understand. In addition, the support I received from my tutor, Julian was outstanding. Whilst there is a 3 working day turnaround for assignments to be marked, Julian responded within twenty-four hours every time.
If you are simply looking to learn more about proofreading and copy-editing, want to improve existing skills, or are planning to go freelance, look no further.
The course proved to be an excellent investment. I was very satisfied with the way things went. Julian was a most attentive tutor and I now have a tremendous file of reference material. I thought the cost was very reasonable.
The course has more than met my expectations. I started with apprehension, having had little experience of online courses and feeling very conscious of the need to maximise my investment.
Rachel's tutorial support was excellent. I am very grateful. She responded to my queries in a timely way and sought swift resolution on my behalf.
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.
I have experienced online courses in the past and was impressed with the level of tutor support available.
I think the course covered every aspect of proofreading and editing. I liked the mini tests and activities included in the learning material to gauge my understanding.
The course was exactly what I was looking for. I learned crucial aspects of and skills pertaining to the course I wanted to get certified in and my tutor, Julian was supportive and encouraging every step of the way. I would highly recommend this course for anyone from beginner to experienced.
Justine Holman was a fantastic and inspiring tutor. I very much appreciated how prompt she was in reviewing my assignments.
Overall, I am very pleased with the course.
The course content was very comprehensive, better than other courses I have looked in to, prior to enrolling with CMP. The tutors were very informative and clear. They answered every question I had.
The course more than met my expectations. I suspect it has permanently altered the ways in which I look at the world and the media. The tutorial support was excellent. Very helpful. A superb back-up to the well designed content.
The tutorial support was supportive, encouraging and extremely knowledgeable.
Content was excellent, challenging and informative, and I learnt a great deal.
The course was set at the right level for both novices and those with prior experience. thought the content was very well-planned and presented. The tutorial support was excellent.
The course was fantastic. It was comprehensive and gave me a real insight into the full range of copy types that I will be expected to contribute to in the future.
The tutorial support was always great and the course content was really interesting.
I really enjoyed this course, my second with CMP, and I found the CMP team, as always, helpful and supportive. I have already signed up to a further two courses. The tutorial support was very supportive and gave constructive feedback.
I recommend this course for several reasons:
1. Excellent customer service. Jake and the team respond very quickly to emails and answer any questions you may have.
2. Useful course materials which are easy to understand and explain key copywriting concepts.
3. There's no deadline to complete the course. I actually started it back in 2015, then found a full-time job in publishing and didn't find the time to finish it. I only had one assignment to complete, so I was able to pick up where I left off...eight years later!
I loved the course, everything about it was seamless and the support was great - my tutor was always available when needed and taught me so many new skills and with feedback taught me what seems straight forward isn’t always the case.
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.
It was very detailed and useful - I feel that I can confidently carry out SEO as part of my daily tasks within my job role.
The course content was thorough and interesting, covering all the important aspects. I learned how to set up and maintain a decent music blog. Plus lots of ideas and inspiration for content.
I enjoyed the assignments the course had to offer as it allowed me to get very creative with choosing the writing subjects. I also enjoyed the ability to focus on different topics rather than just one monotonous topic.
The tutorial support was great. Whenever I had an issue, I always had a prompt response. The guidance I received was very good. I was never afraid to ask for help. The content was exactly what I was looking for.
My tutor was very helpful and constructive with his feedback. He marked and returned my assignments very quickly. If I had any queries he got back to me in good time offering helpful and friendly advice. This vastly improved the learning experience.
The course exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed the range of areas covered in the lessons. I feel I have an all-round base on which to build my skills. Despite there being so many students, it felt like I was the only student.
The course surpassed my expectations! Shuna was an amazing tutor! Her response to my queries and her feedback on assignments were always prompt and incredibly helpful.
The course was well-structured, and the material was very easy to understand and apply. I enjoyed it tremendously!
The learning was enjoyable, and the learning materials were well presented. My tutor provided excellent support, advice and encouragement. I would highly recommend studying with the College of Media and Publishing.
The course more than met my expectations. I learned all the different ways of proofreading and editing and many aspects of it, including guidelines for many areas, from web pages to legal issues.
Undertaking the course has helped me a lot. I am now able to pursue a new career as a communications officer.
The course was very good. More topics were covered than I expected.
The tutorial support was good. I received fast and detailed responses to assignments.
The English Writing Skills course made me rediscover myself. It has developed my creativity and helped me find my voice in writing. And makes me feel self-confident.
Online flexible learning course with excellent lessons and practice in a warm atmosphere thanks to the team.
My thanks to the College of Media and Publishing cannot be expressed in words.
I enrolled to improve my writing skills and apply them to my day job. I was happy with the course, it was what I expected and better than other online courses I have tried. I would recommend the course to anyone looking to improve their skills to use in the workplace.
