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Become a certified proofreader and copy editor  

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  • Unlimited tutor support

  • Personal assignment feedback

  • Flexible study – no deadlines

  • Staff training options

  • Help finding work

  • Help starting as a freelancer

  • Delivering proven results since 2003

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Become a certified proofreader and copy editor

🌼 Spring Sale 🌼
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Trusted by businesses across the UK

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A proven track record for success: See the evidence

  • Unlimited tutor support

  • Personal assignment feedback

  • Flexible study – no deadlines

  • Staff training options

  • Help finding work

  • Help starting as a freelancer

  • Delivering proven results since 2003

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Online proofreading and editing course (QLS level 4)

An accredited proofreading course for individuals and businesses

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Helping people become proofreaders and copy editors since 2003!

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  • Proofreading course summary

    • Price: £549.50 or 4 monthly payments of £137.37. See payment options

    • Duration: Self-paced as long as you need

    • Requirements: Good written English. Take our proofreading challenge

    • Tutor marked assignments: 11 practical tutor marked assignments. See course subjects

    • Government registered?: Yes. UKRLP Number – 10008168. See our listing

    • Accreditation: CPD | EADL

    • Quality endorsed by: The Quality Licence Scheme

    • Awards: The Quality Licence Scheme certificate of Achievement & Accredited CMP Diploma. See samples

    Real success stories from real people

    Felicity Yau kick-starts her proofreading career

    Felicity graduated from our proofreading course earlier this year and is now running her own business as a proofreader and copy editor. She is one of many proofreading course learners to have gone on to a successful freelance career.

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    Our proofreading and editing course will equip you with the editorial skills you need to become a certified proofreader and copy editor.
    This online proofreading course will show you how to correct printed documents and webpages, and make them readable and legally compliant.

    Many leading corporations including British Gas, Cancer Research UK, Lloyds Bank, the NHS and Virgin Media, use this practical proofreading course to train their staff. And many individuals testify that it is effective and great value for money.

    Successful proofreading course graduate Claire Niven, who is now offering her proofreading and copy editing services from her home in The Netherlands, told us she found the course material  “extremely thorough and helpful.” Read her full review

    Another recent graduate, Chantal Da Costa, who is a content and features writer for Yello Media Group (formerly Yell) told us: “I learned so much
    from this course. I am now able to review the work of my coworkers.
    I have a better appreciation for: proofreading, grammar, spelling, the rules of style,
    how to create an in-house style and the levels of copy editing.” Read more learner success stories

    Who is this proofreading course for?

    This accredited online course is ideal for:

    • People who want to learn proofreading and editing from scratch.
    • People who want to start a freelance business.
    • Staff training and development.
    • People who want to create a new income stream.
    • Proofreaders and copy editors who want an endorsed award to attract more clients.
    • People from teaching backgrounds who want to change careers or create a new income stream.
    • Website and blog owners who need to check their own content.
    • Writers who need to produce error-free copy.

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    You can save £252.77 (46%) on this course until 25/03/24 – 11pm (Monday).

    This accredited proofreading and copy editing course is completely flexible, which means you can take advantage of the sale price and begin learning when you choose – even if it’s not until later in 2024.

    Discount code: SPRING46 | Offer ends: 25/03/24 – 11pm (Monday).

    See what this proofreading course teaches

    Our comprehensive proofreading and editing course will teach you how to:

    • Proofread and copy edit documents, either in print or onscreen.
    • Apply style guides and BSI proofreading symbols.
    • Make written content easier to read.
    • Use artificial intelligence tools to help you with your proofreading projects.
    • Set up a freelance business and find paid work.
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    We have a proven track record in helping our proofreading and editing learners find work, set up as successful freelancers and learn new skills to use in the workplace.

    See some examples below, and you can read lots more success stories on our proofreading and editing news feed

    There is an unprecedented demand for skilled proofreaders and copy editors.

    Each year, companies and organisations produce millions of documents and webpages that contain errors and inaccuracies. This affects their reputations.

    They need certified proofreaders and copy editors to work on:

    • Reports, letters, emails and business documents.
    • Website content, blogs, white papers and materials for brand advocacy.
    • Books.
    • Commercial copy and sales literature.
    • Brochures, leaflets and magazines.

    Our proofreading course covers all these areas and many others.

    It is one of the most comprehensive and up to date proofreading courses on the market. See all course subjects

    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 proofreading and editing 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.

    Successful proofreading course graduate Peter Fullagar told us: “The tutor support makes the course outstanding.
    Excellent feedback given in a timely manner. The course content went beyond what I was expecting.” Read his review

    As a certified proofreader and copy editor, you could be:

    • Raising the quality of your organisation’s content.
    • Working in a specialised area, such as legal, medical, academic or scientific publishing.
    • Running your own freelance business.

    If you have a keen eye for detail, becoming a proofreader and copy editor is a great way to earn good money.

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