The course was very helpful in making me aware all the aspects of blogging. The course content is easy to understand, to the point and well structured. I learned how to write an interesting blog post, how to engage readers and most importantly how to be concise.
I enrolled in the hope of being able to write to a professional level. I am very happy with the honest feedback and feel I have developed as a result of it. The tutorial support was fantastic.
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.
The course not only helped me to enhance the quality of my writing but also, with my tutor's sage advice, to understand each of the fundamental aspects of principles of blogging. To my mind, it was very comprehensive.
The course met all my expectations. The tutorial support was exceptional - great support throughout the course. My tutor was always there to respond to questions, timely in providing in-depth answers.
I had never had any formal blogging training before. The tutorial support was spot on. The course content was very relevant and made me consider the way I wrote. I was taught exactly what people expect from a business blog, which was was something that was previously unclear to me.
I wanted to learn the how to blog properly to help with my business. The tutorial support was very helpful, and the course content was clear, well-structured, with hands-on instructions.
CMP has opened doors to my dream of sports blogging. I had doubts whether to enrol, but CMP have changed the way I think about online learning. I can now write with the confidence.
I can recommend CMP for blogging training, as my blog, about Swansea City FC, won the Best Sports Blog title in the Wales Blog Awards. The judges said my passion for my team shone through and the blog was a must-read for the fans.
I signed up for the 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.
This course matched my needs perfectly. The course exceeded my expectations - it provided a number of valuable nuggets of information that have been of benefit already and will continue to do so in the future.
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 have always had an interest in blogging and decided to take it further. I don’t think the course could have been improved upon. The lessons were sent quickly when requested and in many cases coursework was marked in one day.
This course has more than met my expectations. The tutorial support was excellent, and the course content was good. I would definitely recommend as I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and felt as though I was achieving something.
Within a few weeks of enrolling on this blogging course, I had my first article accepted, and soon after that, I was paid for my work. The support I received enabled me to earn money, and gave me back my confidence. I would not hesitate to recommend this course!
The course very much met my expectations. The tutorial support was super. The support was very straightforward and honest. There was a good deal of constructive criticism, but always with positive reinforcement.
This course definitely changed my life! Starting my own blog was a high moment in my career so far. It was selected by RCA to promote Beyoncé's new album! I exclusively released tracks and quotes from Beyoncé until her new album "4" was released.
A blog gives you the chance to write about the issues that are important to you. From sport and music to fashion and health, this blogging course will show you how to do it effectively.
Your blog will remain unseen without the right training. But our online blogging course will show you how to build and maintain a first-class, engaging blog that attracts visitors.
You can start sharing your opinions and passions with the online community within days of signing up.
The course is ideal for:
People who want to start a blog from scratch.
People who need to write engaging and original content for their existing blogs.
Businesses, freelancers and service providers who want to attract more customers.
People who need a career blog to showcase their skills and boost their prospects.
Experienced writers and journalists who want to add blogging to their skillsets.
People who want to start blogging as a hobby.
Successful graduate Jayne Whytock told us: “Within a few weeks of enrolling on this blogging course, I had my first article accepted, and soon after that, I was paid for my work. The support I received enabled me to earn money, and gave me back my confidence. I would not hesitate to recommend this course!” Read her review
Experienced bloggers have also found this course has helped them to sharpen their skills, updated them on the latest techniques, and helped them start earning money from blogging.
You will learn how to:
Identify an original subject to blog about.
Create and design your blog.
Write interesting, engaging and entertaining posts.
Promote your blog on social media platforms and optimise it for search engines.
Engage visitors, generate comments, and increase site traffic.
Monetise your blog.
The course also teaches how to blog safely, by applying laws including copyright, privacy and libel. See course subjects
You will study in our Online Learning Area, which is accessible from a computer or a mobile app. This means the course is flexible, and gives you the chance to write real-world posts right from the start. It will teach you how to launch your own blog quickly, even if you are a complete beginner.
You will also benefit from unlimited tutor support every step of the way, including personalised feedback on every assignment.
Successful learner, Adrian Nung told us: “The tutorial support was exceptional. My tutor was always there to respond to questions, timely in providing in-depth answers. Read his review
As a certified blogger, you could be:
Earning money by blogging for businesses and content agencies.
Giving your own blog the edge in a highly competitive market.
Putting your own business on the map by using a blog for marketing.
If you enjoy writing, then blogging is a great way to express your creativity and get your views out there.
Blogging course subjects
This comprehensive blogging course covers every aspect of blogging. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on the real world of blogging. All blogging course assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of your course.
Lesson 01: Starting your blog
Learn how to name, create and design your own blog, using standard web tools.
Apply these techniques by creating a real-world blog.
State some of the common terminology used in blogging.
Lesson 02: What to write
Describe the purpose of an effective post.
Explain the purpose of researching and forming a valid opinion for each post.
Apply these techniques to a real-world exercise.
Lesson 03: Who to write for
Define your blog’s target reader.
Explain how to adapt your writing style to suit their needs.
Apply these factors to a blog post.
Lesson 04: Blog writing techniques
List the key techniques used in writing good blog posts.
Apply those techniques to real-world exercises.
Lesson 05: Use of images, audio and videos
Understand the importance of images and other content.
Know where to source images from.
Understand the key points of copyright law that applies to bloggers.
Lesson 06: Using social media
Understand the most effective social media for bloggers.
Use social media to amplify your blog’s reach.
Lesson 07: Writing SEO friendly blog content
Explain what an SEO article is.
Define what an SEO article is intended to achieve.
List the stages involved in writing an SEO article.
Demonstrate how to identify key search words.
Explain how to use keywords in an article.
Apply these objectives to a range of practical exercises.
Lesson 08: Pay per click ads
Understand what a PPC ad is.
Look at PPC advertising across the web.
Write a Google Ads advert with keyword identification.
Lesson 09: Proofreading your content
List a proofreader’s personal qualities.
Explain what a proofreader does.
Discuss effective proofreading methods, disciplines and techniques.
Describe how to proofread your own content.
Lesson 10: Monetising your blog
Understand the different ways you can make money from your blog.
Apply these techniques to you own blog.
Lesson 11: Keeping your blog legal
List the laws that can affect bloggers in the UK.
Explain the implications of those laws.
Define how to write controversial posts that keep within the laws of libel.
Lesson 12: Maintaining your blog
List the techniques available to ensure your blog’s long-term popularity.
Apply these techniques to a real-world blog.
Blogging course accreditation and quality
We comply with the very highest external standards. We are:
Registered by the UK government.
Accredited by the European Association for Distance Learning.
Quality endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards.
Each organisation has its own standards, code of practice and complaints procedure, so you can enrol with complete confidence.
Enquire about this course
You should receive a personal reply within 30 minutes during office hours.
We may take up to one working day during busy periods.
How does the course work?
Our courses are delivered online. So, you can study at a pace you’re completely comfortable with and fit your studies around your lifestyle.
You can use a computer, or our exclusive app to work on a tablet or smartphone.
Blogging course certifications
Our blogging course has been independently endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme which is a product of ABC Awards and Certa Awards, who endorse high-quality, non-regulated courses and training programmes.
So at the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the Units the learner has completed as part of the course).
In addition, you will receive the accredited CMP level 4 diploma in blogging, which is recognised in the UK and beyond. It proves you are a certified blogger.
These certifications will enable you to apply for blogging and content writing jobs, find freelance work, or use your new skills in the workplace.
Blogging course tutor: Nick Glaves
Blogger | PR consultant | Lecturer | Journalist
As a blogging course learner, you will work 1-2-1 with Nick Glaves, who is a professional blogger, PR consultant and journalist.
He has been involved in writing throughout his career.
As a journalist, he developed the ability to write clearly, concisely and with the reader in mind, and transferred those skills in to writing for the web.
He will mentor you, mark your assignments, and give you expert advice.
Our online courses are flexible. There are no deadlines, time limits or expiry dates. So, you can study at a pace that suits you, and fit the course around your lifestyle.
Most people take around three months to complete this course, but each learner is different. There are no set start dates. You can enrol and begin studying when you want to.
What will I need?
We aim to keep our course delivery as simple as possible, so people of all ages, locations and abilities can take part.
This is what you will need to study our blogging course:
Access to a computer, tablet or similar device.
Internet access.
Microsoft Word or equivalent: OpenOffice, iWork pages.
An email account.
Blogging course payment options
This course costs £494.50 including VAT. This is all you pay. There are no hidden charges, and we have a range of payment methods, so you can purchase your course wherever you live.
You can either pay the fee in full, or with 4 monthly instalments of £123.62 including VAT.
What happens when I enrol?
There are no set enrolment dates. You can begin studying when you want to.
Once you have completed your enrolment form and paid your fee, you will receive a login to our Online Learning Area.
There, you will find your learning materials and other resources. You can start studying when you want to.
Our courses are often used for staff training
Some of the world’s biggest corporations use our courses to train their workers.
They appreciate the flexibility. People can work step-by-step, in their own time, with input from an expert tutor when they need it. Many learners find they can apply their new skills to their jobs straight away.
Organisations who use our courses:
Why you’ll benefit from studying with us
Blogging course subjects
This course covers every aspect of blogging. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on the real world of blogging. All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of the course.
Lesson 01: Starting your blog
Name, create and design your own blog, using standard web tools.
State some of the common terminology used in blogging.
Lesson 02: What to write
Identify the purpose of an effective posting.
Learn how to research and form a valid opinion for each posting.
Create content about celebrities and VIPs.
Lesson 03: Who to write for
Define your blog’s target reader.
Adapt your content and writing style to suit their needs.
Lesson 04: Writing techniques
Make your postings clear, engaging and interesting.
Apply keywords effectively.
Lesson 05: Getting noticed
Ensure your blog is correctly listed.
Optimise your blog so that search engines find it.
Use social media and other tools to promote your blog and boost traffic.
Lesson 06: Keeping your blog legal
Understand and apply the laws that can affect bloggers.
Write controversial posts that keep within the laws of libel.
Apply copyright law correctly.
Lesson 07: Maintaining and developing your blog
Use tools and techniques to ensure your blog’s long-term popularity.
Draw up a social media action plan.
Lesson 08: Live blogging
Use tools to blog about live events from your smartphone or tablet.
When can I start?
You can sign up for this course 24 hours a day – 365 days a year.
Once you’ve registered, it’s up to you when you start. We offer complete flexibility. This means you can study at a pace that suits you. The course never expires, so you can take as long as you need.
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CMP student's blog named as 'big influence'
CMP blogging graduate, Renatka Behan, has already made her mark as a top food blogger.
Renatka’s blog Fabulicious Food has climbed to become the UK’s fourth most influential gastronomy blog by the social publishing site Ebuzzing.
Her achievement coincided with achieving a distinction in her CMP course.
Renatka said: ‘Taking the course has given me additional credibility and it has helped me to demonstrate that I intend to take food writing, as a career, seriously.
‘Blogging is no longer just a hobby. It has led to many new opportunities.
‘Gaining my CMP diploma has not only enhanced my ability to pitch for work, it has given me more confidence on a personal level, too.’
Beyoncé album promo success for blogging student
A CMP music journalism course student has won a coveted national award for excellence after having her music blog spotted by Beyoncé’s PR team.
RCA Label Group, who are part of Sony, looked at her blog from a retweet and thought it was ideal to promote the global megastar.
So Natasha exclusively released tracks and quotes from the pop celebrity before the new album 4 was released last month.
And now the Association of British Correspondence Colleges (ABCC) has selected Natasha for its coveted certificate of merit award.
The award is given to distance learning students who have performed exceptionally well on their courses.
The nomination was verified by the ABCC’s council last week.
Natasha tells us: “I was so honoured, proud and excited, all at the same time!
“I’m so glad I clicked on CMP a year ago. The tutor, Adam Adshead, has got to be the best tutor in the world!
“This is the beginning of something very special happening in my life right now.”
CMP director Cleland Thom said: “This is an amazing achievement. We encourage all our students to have blogs. Natasha is proof of why that’s so important.”
Beyoncé album promo success for blogging student
CMP student, Chris Carra, has won a national award for his popular blog, Forza Swansea
Chris won the coveted Best Sports Blog title in the Wales Blog Awards last week. His blog is about Swansea City FC.
Chris’ photo was taken as he was presented with his prize at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, by Hamish Stuart from Sporting Wales.
ITV’s Adrian Masters compered the event.
The judges said: ‘This blogger has been writing about Swansea City since 2010 and his passion for his team shines through his posts.
‘The blog has retained its humour through the club’s highs and lows and is a must-read for Swansea City fans.’
Chris said: ‘I am thrilled with the news, especially after all the hard work I’ve put in over the years.’
Chris started the blog as part of his CMP coursework.
It was designed by CMP partner organisation BST Creative
Online blogging course review
This college are the real deal and accredited by real associations.
It’s good to see straight talking practical courses from CMP where you always see improvement and growth by taking their courses.
I’m a big fan of CMP and wish more learning providers out there existed. Cleland is my kind of teacher.
Alistair McLauchlan: blogging course review
I had already completed the sports journalism diploma with CMP and was extremely pleased. I wanted to develop my blogging / writing a little bit further.
I am very pleased with the course, especially the more technical aspects and feedback.
Tutorial support was excellent: clear, concise, professional and fast feedback. And the course content was excellent. I learned a lot and was able to put the tips / advice into practice immediately.
I learned many different practices for increasing traffic, new blog related websites, tips for design and writing content, and how to attract traffic / new readers.
I would recommend the course and organisation to anybody.
American Idol interviews for blogging course student
Blogging course student, Anna Howell, took part in a live interview with stars from the smash TV series American Idol, last night.
The interview featured celebrity judge Keith Urban and was arranged to promote the Las Vegas part of the contest.
Anna took part via a teleconference and then wrote up five stories for Unreality TV, where she works.
She said: ‘British publications with US sister sites were invited to listen in, while US reporters asked the questions.’
Anna has previously taken part in interviews for British reality shows Celebrity and Big Brother, and is a key publicist for Hollyoaks.
She said: ‘One of my best contacts is Hollyoaks, where I have been to their Liverpool set a few times as well as visiting their offices in London to cover their biggest stories.
‘I made a contact and they followed me after liking my work. They use me as their chosen outlet above many others to cover their biggest storylines.’
Anna is currently arranging a site visit to Emmerdale to interview some of the stars of the TV soap.
CMP principal, Cleland Thom, said: ‘Anna is doing what we encourage all our students to do: living the dream. I’m really jealous!’
What will I get?
Unlimited tutor support
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 ABC Awards and Certa Awards, 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.
Ian Campbell: Course tutor
Editor | Subeditor | Writer | Journalist
MEN Media | Trinity Mirror | Liverpool Daily Post
I am the tutor on CMP’s webediting, subediting, business writing and English writing skills courses.
I have been involved in writing, editing and subediting copy throughout most of my career.
As a journalist, I developed a strong command of English grammar, spelling and punctuation, along with the ability to write clearly, concisely and with the reader in mind.
As a member of management, I became experienced in writing effective memos, reports, emails and other documents to directors and management team members.
I worked as a revise editor on the Daily Post in Liverpool, checking the final page proofs, and made corrections before releasing the pages to the production department for printing.
I also liaised with production and printing staff to resolve any technical problems and made sure deadlines were met.
I have also proofread publications including books, short stories and college teaching aids, and also produced a number of stand-alone publications, from what’s on guides to programmes for sporting events.
These involved checking the final proofs and liaising with production staff.
As a regional daily newspaper subeditor, my duties included checking copy for factual, grammatical and punctuation errors, and working to tight deadlines.
I worked for the Daily Post and the Manchester Evening News as a page designer and subeditor.
I was also an editor of a local newspaper and website within the MEN Media group, and am experienced in all areas of webediting.
A blog gives you the chance to write about the issues that are important to you. From sport and music to fashion and health, this blogging course will show you how to do it effectively.
This comprehensive blogging course covers every aspect of blogging. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on the real world of blogging. All blogging course assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of your course.
You can sign up for this course 24 hours a day – 365 days a year.
A CMP music journalism course student has won a coveted national award for excellence after having her music blog spotted by Beyoncé’s PR team.
CMP student, Chris Carra, has won a national award for his popular blog, 
Blogging course student, Anna Howell, took part in a live interview with stars from the smash TV series American Idol, last night.
Editor | Subeditor | Writer | Journalist
