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CMP proofreading and editing course graduate, Felicity Harrison, landed three very impressive job roles since starting out as a freelancer.
Felicity, who graduated from her CMP course last year, is now working as a remote in-house editor for Harvard University, UNICEF, and the Brussels International Centre.
She is one of many proofreading course learners to have gone on to a successful freelance career.
Proofreading and editing course overview
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 certificate 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.
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.
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
- Lucinda lands first paid proofreading job
- Izabella lands two proofreading roles
- CMP proofreading student launches new business
- David launches Devon proofreading
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 all course reviews
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.
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 proofreading and editing course learner, you will work 1-2-1 with either Julian Brouwer or Shuna Meade (below).
Proofreader | Copyeditor | freelance journalist
Proofreading 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 British Gas, Cancer Research UK, The NHS and Virgin Media have chosen this proofreading and copy editing 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 proofreading skills directly to their jobs.
Proofreading and editing course subjects
This vocational proofreading course covers every aspect of proofreading and copy editing. It is one of the most comprehensive and up to date courses on the market, covering current topics that are vital to a proofreader and copy editor’s role.
We have recently added new topics, which focus on the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence, how it is affecting the market, and how proofreaders and copy editors can integrate it into their roles.
Each lesson includes a practical assignment which will be based on real world proofreading and copy editing scenarios.
All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of your course. Your tutor will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Once you have completed this course you will have learned the practical skills to proofread and edit the following:
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Proofreading course certifications
Our proofreading 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 proofreading and editing, which is recognised in the UK and beyond. It proves you are a certified proofreader and copy editor.
These certifications will enable you to apply for proofreading and editing jobs, find freelance work, or use your new skills in the workplace.
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| Questions | Answers |
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| Is this proofreading course accredited? | Yes. The course is externally accredited by 2 recognised organisations. It is also quality endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme. |
| How long will the course take? | This proofreading and editing course is flexible which means you can fit it around your lifestyle. On average, our learners who commit 4 hours per week to their studies, will usually complete it within 4 months. |
| Can I take time out? | Yes, many of our proofreading course learners take breaks from their studies, and continue from where they left off. |
| What certification will I receive? | You'll receive the Accredited CMP Diploma in proofreading and editing. 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 proofreading course if I don't live in the UK? | Yes, this proofreading 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 certification? | Yes, many of our proofreading course learners use the certifications on their CV to apply for jobs. |
| Will this proofreading 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 proofreader. 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 proofreading course be used for staff training? | Yes. Many organisations, including British Gas, Lloyds Bank, BT, the NHS, TNT Magazine and Virgin Media, use this accredited proofreading course to train their staff. Because the course is flexible, you can fit it around your work commitments and apply your new proofreading and editing 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 11 lessons on this proofreading course, and 6 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 proofreading 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 proofreading 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 proofreading 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 proofreading 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 proofreading 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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US version of the proofreading course
We offer a separate version of this course for those living in the US, Canada or any other country that uses US English. 
This version of the course uses The Chicago Manual of Style, and is taught by Julian Brouwer, who has worked for some of America’s top publications.
If you’d like to book this version of the course, please proceed in the usual way – by clicking on the yellow ‘Buy this course button’ and on the second page of the enrolment form in the field which says ‘Employer’, please write – US version of the course.
We will then ensure that you are put onto the correct version of this course.
Price: The price of this course in US dollars is $571.45. This fee does not include UK taxes. This fee covers your materials, unlimited tutorial support, marking of your assignments, certificates and post-course careers advice.
We accept PayPal and all major card issuers, including American Express.
Time difference: We work with learners in 110 countries across the globe, and in every time zone. Many of our learners are based in the US and Canada, and find that the time difference is not an issue.
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 proofreading 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 proofreading and editing course:
- Access to a computer, tablet or similar device.
- Internet access.
- Microsoft Word.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- An email account.
Mac, iPad and Chromebook users may need to buy a compatible version of Word to do this course.
If you decide to purchase this course you will be protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
