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.
I am very pleased with the course. I would recommend the course and organisation to anybody. Tutorial support was excellent: clear, concise, professional and fast feedback. The content was excellent. I learned such a lot.
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.
A blog gives you the chance to comment on the issues that are important to you. And our 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 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 blogs.
Small businesses and freelancers who want to write focused content for their blogs.
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.
Active bloggers who want to develop their existing skills and get a recognised qualification.
The course is practical and gives you the chance to write real-world posts right from the start. See course subjects
You will study in our Online Learning Area, which is accessible from a computer or a mobile app.
As a qualified 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.
You will benefit from unlimited tutor support every step of the way and get personal, expert feedback on every assignment.
Click the button below to see exactly what else you’ll get on this course.
This course gets results
Many of our graduates testify that our blogging course helped them to find jobs, set up as freelancers, or boost their skills at work.
See these examples below, and contact us if you’d like to see some others.
Our aim is to give you the best learning experience you’ve ever had, or ever will have.
Successful blogging course graduate, Alistair McLauchlan, described the tutorial support he received as “clear, concise and professional”. See his review
An online learning review blog said: I’m a big fan of CMP and wish more learning providers out there existed. Cleland is my kind of teacher. See his review
What will I learn?
Our blogging course will teach you how to launch your own blog quickly, even if you are a complete beginner.
And experienced bloggers have found the course has shown them how 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, using free web tools.
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.
You will also learn how to blog safely, by applying laws including copyright, privacy and libel.
You will benefit from unlimited tutor support from Ian Campbell, an experienced webwriter. He will help you every step of the way.
He will give you personal feedback on every assignment, answer your questions, and provide expert advice, so you get the very best out of the course.
When you graduate, you will receive the ABC Awards level 3 diploma in blogging. It proves you are a qualified blogger. ABC Awards is regulated by Ofqual.
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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.
Qualifications
Our blogging course has been independently endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. So, when you finish, you will receive the ABC Awards level 3 diploma in blogging, and a learner unit summary. This lists the subjects you have studied.
The ABC diploma guarantees that you have been assessed at level 3 standards, and are competent to practise. ABC Awards is a leading national awarding body, and is regulated by Ofqual.
In addition, you will receive the fully accredited CMP diploma in blogging, which is recognised in the UK and beyond. It proves you are a qualified blogger.
These awards will equip you to apply for blogging jobs, learn new skills to use at work or find freelance work.
Blogging course tutor: Ian Campbell
Editor | subeditor | freelance journalist
As a blogging course learner, you will work 1-2-1 with Ian Campbell, who is a professional editor and webwriter.
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.
This vocational course covers every aspect of blogging. Each lesson includes a practical assignment, based on real-world blogging.
Every assignment is personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll receive expert feedback on your progress.
How long will it take?
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.
Payment options
This course costs £274.50 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 3 monthly instalments of £91.50 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:
Accreditation and quality
We comply with the very highest external standards. We are:
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.
I am very pleased with the course. I would recommend the course and organisation to anybody. Tutorial support was excellent: clear, concise, professional and fast feedback. The content was excellent. I learned such a lot.
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.
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.
Government-recognised qualification
Qualify for an ABC Awards diploma. ABC Awards is regulated by Ofqual and has a long-established reputation for awarding high quality qualifications.
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 comment on the issues that are important to you. And our blogging course will show you how to do it effectively.
Experienced writers and journalists who want to add blogging to their skillsets.
Our blogging course will teach you how to launch your own blog quickly, even if you are a complete beginner.
Our blogging course has been independently endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. So, when you finish, you will receive the ABC Awards level 3 diploma in blogging, and a learner unit summary. This lists the subjects you have studied.
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
