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Rachel’s copywriting business takes off
Copywriting course learner, Rachel Nottingham got in touch with us recently to tell us her copywriting business is thriving!
She told CMP: “Things have been growing steadily and I am really pleased to say that I have now reached full capacity. I will be looking to take someone on to help me with the writing side of things.”
Copywriting course overview
Do you want to become an in-demand copywriter? Our copywriting course will give you the skills and certifications you need.
You will learn how to write original, persuasive and engaging copy that gets results.
Many leading corporations including Arsenal FC, BT, Disney, John Lewis, and Vodafone use our online copywriting course to train their writers. And numerous individuals testify that it is practical, effective and great value for money.
Successful graduate, Sally Green, told us: “I enrolled myself and the majority of my team at the Bank of Ireland, to upskill them and improve their copywriting skills. The course content was very strong. I hadn’t expected it to be as in depth as it was.” See our staff training page
Another successful graduate, Rachel Nottingham, launched her own freelance copywriting business and has built up a regular client base. Rachel has seen her business go from strength to strength, and got in touch with us recently to say: “Things have been growing steadily and I am really pleased to say that I have now reached full capacity. I will be looking to take someone on to help me with the writing side of things.”
Rachel is one of many copywriting students who have gone on to successful freelance copywriting career. Read lots more copywriting success stories
Who is this copywriting course for?
The course is ideal for:
- People who want to learn copywriting from scratch.
- People who want to start a freelance business.
- Copywriters who want to develop their skills.
- People who work in marketing and sales.
- Staff training and development.
- Journalists and writers who need to retrain.
- Freelancers and small business owners.
- Interpreters, teachers translators and virtual assistants.
See what this copywriting course teaches
Our hands-on copywriting course will teach you how to:
- Craft copy that engages readers and persuades them to act.
- Adapt your writing for different markets and formats.
- Write effective copy for websites, blogs and social media.
- Use artificial intelligence tools to boost your copywriting.
- Develop brand names and write effective sales copy.
- Integrate your copy with SEO.
You will also learn how to present your copy professionally, carry out targeted research, and comply with the advertising codes of practice. See all 21 course subjects
There is a strong demand for certified copywriters these days. Most organisations need people who can write effective copy for:
- Webpages, blogs and social media.
- Advertisements, brochures, leaflets and sales presentations.
- Direct mail and emails.
- SEO articles and pay per click ads.
- Press releases and advertising features.
Our online copywriting course teaches you to write for all these areas and others. And you can use the work you produce in the course assignments in your career portfolio.
You will study in our Online Learning Area, which is accessible from a computer or any smart device.
This means the course is flexible, and gives you the chance to tackle practical, real-world copywriting tasks at home, at work or on the go.
You will also benefit from unlimited tutor support every step of the way, including personalised feedback on every assignment.
Another learner, Matt McAdam, who took the course with us earlier this year, told us:
“The tutor support went above and beyond.” Matt was also impressed at how “varied and in depth” the course content was. Read all course reviews
As a certified copywriter, you could be:
- Delivering high-quality content for a business or an organisation.
- Building your own copywriting agency, and choosing your own hours, clients and projects.
- Earning up to £40,000 a year, or up to £60 an hour as a freelancer.
If you enjoy writing, then becoming a copywriter is a great way to earn good money and express your creativity.
We have an excellent track record in helping our copywriting learners find work, set up as successful freelancers and apply new skills to use in the workplace.
See some examples below, and you can read lots more success stories on our copywriting success stories page
Unlimited tutor support from an industry expert
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. As a copywriting course learner, you will work 1-2-1 with either Justine Holman, Julian Brouwer or Elena Vivaldo (below).
Copywriter | Digital Marketer | Product description writerCopywriting course accreditation and quality
We comply with the very highest external standards. We are:
- Registered by the UK government.
- Accredited by two recognised organisations
- Quality endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme
Each organisation has its own standards, code of practice and complaints procedure, so you can enrol with complete confidence.
Staff training and group bookings
Organisations including BT, John Lewis, Vodafone, and many local councils and charities have chosen this accredited copywriting course to train individual staff members and whole teams.
The course is designed to be completely flexible, which gives staff members the freedom to fit their studies around their other duties, and apply their new practical copywriting skills directly to their roles.
Copywriting course subjects
This practical course covers every aspect of copywriting. It is one of the most current, up to date and comprehensive copywriting courses on the market.
Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on the real world of copywriting. This means you can use the assignments within a career portfolio to showcase your skills to potential employers and clients.
All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of the course. Your tutor will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have throughout the course.
We have recently added brand new topics to several of the lessons, which focus on Artificial Intelligence, and how you can integrate it into a copywriting role and use it to your advantage.
Copywriting course certifications
Our copywriting course has been independently 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.
So at the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme 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 diploma in copywriting, which is recognised in the UK and beyond. It proves you are a certified copywriter.
These certifications will enable you to apply for copywriting, content writing and social media jobs, demonstrate your credibility as a freelance, or use your new skills in the workplace.
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| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Is this copywriting course accredited? | Yes. The course is externally accredited by 2 recognised organisations. It is also quality endorsed under the The Quality Licence Scheme. |
| How long will the course take? | This copywriting course is flexible which means you can fit it around your lifestyle. On average, our learners who commit 4 hours per week to this copywriting course, will usually complete it within 4 months. |
| Can I take time out? | Yes, many of our copywriting course learners take breaks from their studies, and continue from where they left off. |
| What certifications will I receive? | You'll receive the Accredited CMP Diploma in Copywriting. You'll also receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the Units the learner has completed as part of the course). |
| Can I study this course if I don't live in the UK? | Yes, this course isn't just restricted to people in the UK. We have learners from all over Europe, and in America, Australia, Canada, India, South Africa, New Zealand and many others. This course is internationally accredited, which means you can enrol with confidence no matter which country you live in. |
| Do you send the certifications overseas? | Yes. There are no additional charges for this. |
| Can I apply for a job with the certifications? | Yes, many of our copywriting course learners use the course and the certifications on their CV to apply for jobs. |
| Will this course show me how to get started as a freelancer? | Yes. We offer full support after the course, and give each learner expert advice on starting as a freelance copywriter. This includes advice on which rates to charge, which agencies to join and how to market yourself in the correct way in order to attract clients. We have lots of free resources in the Online Learning Area which are geared to helping you establish yourself as a freelance. |
| Can this course be used for staff training? | Yes. Many organisations, including Arsenal FC, BT, the BBC, Disney, Vodafone and Waitrose, use this copywriting course to train their staff. Because the course is flexible, you can fit it around your work commitments and apply new skills to your job as you learn them. You will also have lifetime access to the materials, so you can refer back to them later if you need to. |
| How many tutor marked assignments are there? | There are 21 lessons on this copywriting course, and 19 of them come with tutor marked assignments. Our tutors are often praised for the level of detail they go into when marking our learners assignments. |
| Can I resubmit assignments if I fail? | Yes. If you fail an assignment, your tutor will point out where you went wrong, and will give you constructive feedback which should help you achieve a pass grade when you resubmit. |
| How much tutor time do I get? | This is one of the only online copywriting courses that offers unlimited tutor support. This means you can contact your tutor with questions at any point during the course, and they will usually reply the same working day. This support also includes expert careers advice, help looking for work, help with CVs and covering letters, and much more! |
| Can my employer pay for this course for me? | Yes, on the second page of the copywriting course enrolment form, please select 'invoice to employer'. When your form reaches us, our finance team will send the invoice - usually the same working day. |
| Will I have to start straight away? | No. Because the course is flexible, you can purchase it and begin studying whenever you are ready. Lots of our learners take advantage of offers and discounts, but begin studying the course weeks or even months later. |
| Can I pay for this course monthly? | Yes. The payment plan for this copywriting course is 4 monthly instalments of £137.37 Unfortunately monthly instalments cannot be used with a discount or promotional offer. |
| When can I enrol? | You can enrol on our copywriting course 365 days a year. Upon enrolment, you'll receive your login details and enrolment pack, which means you can get started immediately... if you want to. |
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This course costs £549.50 including VAT. This is all you pay. There are no hidden charges, and we offer a wide range of secure payment methods:
- Credit or debit card.
- PayPal or PayPal pay in 3 or PayPal pay later.
- Employer invoice.
- Interest free monthly payment options.
- Bank transfer /BACS.
- Scholarships.
What will I need to study this copywriting course?
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 copywriting course:
- Access to a computer, tablet or similar device.
- Internet access.
- Microsoft Word or equivalent: OpenOffice, iWork pages.
- An email account.
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