The course content and structure is perfect as it gives you loads of practical advice and teaches you how to approach web editing in the work environment.
I really enjoyed the course and would definitely recommend it. I really appreciated the detailed feedback from my tutor, Ian, which I thought was spot on.
The course reinforced some aspects of editing that I already knew and introduced other aspects to me in an accessible way.
The course met all of my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anybody who wants to learn from scratch or improve their skills in this area.
My tutor’s detailed feedback was invaluable to me. The course covered many different aspects of webediting. The material is well written and the assignments are challenging but relevant.
A good variety of content which provides the foundations for a solid understanding of the course overall. I feel that my writing / editing skills have been enhanced. I have a better understanding of website interaction and accessibility issues.
As an experienced print journalist, I was keen to enhance my understanding of editing for the web. This course teaches first-rate writing skills first, and then demonstrates how you can then use those to help edit a first-rate website.
CMP trained a number of journalists at the Kent and Sussex Courier in webediting skills over a three year period. The training was practical and relevant ... really high quality courses that benefited everyone who attended, and our operation overall.
I am editor of the Welwyn and Hatfield Times, and CMP provided webediting training to several of my journalists. The training was thorough and up-to-date and the attendees really enjoyed it. They left with all the skills they needed to works as web-editors.
The tutorial support was very good, I received great feedback for any questions I had. The course content was very good as well. I learned how to analyse websites with a more professional eye. I have already recommended it to multiple friends.
My course was specialised with better blogging and webediting / writing combined. After discussion with my tutor, the course was tailor-made and exactly what I needed. The course was perfect for me. I have recommended CMP to friends.
The course provides thorough practical information on all the main topics and is enhanced by pertinent tutorial tips and advice that only an expert on the reality of it could give. I can’t see how there can be a better online course in the UK.
An excellent experience, delivered by a consummate professional team. CMP offered structured advice and guidance throughout the course. I worked at my own pace, was guided by CMP, and managed to get advice at the drop of a hat.
This course provides a thorough introduction to webediting. It effectively demystifies an area which I had always been wary of and did not know how to approach. I can't recommend this course highly enough. The tutorial support was superb.
Our webediting course equips you with the technical and non-technical skills you need to find work or launch your own freelance business.
As well as helping many individuals become successful webeditors, this course has also been used to train staff from some of the UK’s leading organisations, including The Open University, UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and The British Council.
Webediting is a specialised and highly in-demand skill. With the right training, you could become a confident and proficient webeditor able to polish text until it sparkles!
Our webediting course is open to anyone, even complete beginners.
It is particularly suitable if you are:
A working writer, editor or journalist looking to update your skills.
A career changer or someone seeking satisfying part-time work.
A budding blogger or entrepreneur who wants to create attractive and effective webpages.
Someone who wants to learn more about working on the web.
Starting with the basics, we teach you all you need to know. We also offer unlimited tutor support throughout.
We have an excellent track record in helping our webediting learners find work, set up as successful freelancers and apply new skills to their current roles.
This course gets results
Many of our graduates testify that our webediting 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 webediting course graduate, Nick Soldinger, described the guidance he received from his tutor as “ever-friendly and insightful”. See his review
Another successful learner, Martin Wickens, said the course content consisted of thorough, practical information on all the main topics relevant to webediting.
He finished by saying: “I can’t see how there can be a better online webediting course available in the UK.” See his review
What will I learn?
Our comprehensive webediting course will teach you how to:
Deliver copy which is clear, readable and optimised for search engines.
Work to client briefs and adhere to style guides.
Build webpages which are simple to navigate and attract lots of monthly visitors.
Master the main webediting software packages, including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and JavaScript.
You will benefit from unlimited tutor support from Julian Brouwer, who is a professional editor and journalist. He will help you every step of the way.
He will also give you personal feedback on every assignment, answer your questions and provide expert careers guidance, so you get the very best out of the course.
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.
Certifications
Our webediting 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 fully accredited CMP diploma in webediting, which is recognised in the UK and beyond. It proves you are a certified webeditor.
These awards will equip you to apply for webediting jobs, use your new skills in the workplace or find freelance work.
Webediting course tutor: Julian Brouwer
Proofreader | freelance journalist
Julian Brouwer worked as a proofreader and webeditor for a group of newspapers and a host of other London-based organisations. So, he is used to finding errors that even eagle-eyed subeditors miss.
He still works as a proofreader and editor, and runs a successful news agency Manhattan News, which supplies US-based news and features to national papers in the UK. He used to have his own column in the Daily Express.
Julian has also provided editing training for some well respected businesses, including Cancer research UK, Santander, United Nations and Virgin Holidays.
He is often praised by our webediting course learners, for his good-humoured and encouraging manner.
This vocational course covers every aspect of webediting. Each lesson includes a practical assignment, based on real-world webediting.
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 webediting course:
Access to a computer, tablet or similar device.
Internet access.
Microsoft Word. The Mac version is acceptable.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
An email account.
Payment options
This course costs £549.59 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 four monthly instalments of £137.37 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:
CMP Charter Mark
The Charter Mark is our benchmark of educational quality. We award it to graduates who have also demonstrated they can work professionally in the online environment.
The Charter Mark gives employers the confidence that candidates applying for jobs or freelance work have received accredited training and independent assessment. And it gives learners credibility in the competitive world of webediting.
This course covers every aspect of webediting. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on the real world of webediting. 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: The basics
Explain what a webeditor does.
Define which products a webeditor edits.
Explain the relationship between webediting, webwriting, and proofreading.
Lesson 02: Using glossaries and client briefs
Find online glossaries and translate some terms in to layman’s English.
Explain the need for a clear brief or design style guide.
Define the contents of an effective brief or design style guide.
Edit copy with the intended reader and site purpose in mind.
Lesson 03: Style guides
Explain what style is and why you need a style guide.
Apply style to web copy.
Lesson 04: Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Maintain accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar.
List techniques and resources that will assist with accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Apply the rules of spelling, punctuation and grammar to a range of exercises.
Lesson 05: Avoiding jargon
Define and identify appropriate and inappropriate jargon.
Edit words, phrases and sentences to eliminate jargon.
Lesson 06: Editing with clarity
Explain and apply editing techniques that make copy fluent, plain and simple to read.
Lesson 07: Common pitfalls
Edit copy so that cliches are identified and replaced.
Identify and replace cliches and offensive or inappropriate material.
Write to suit multicultural audiences.
Lesson 08: Accuracy
Explain how web copy can fail to convey information accurately.
Analyse words and phrases to make sure they convey the correct meaning.
Lesson 09: Checking facts
Explain the types of factual errors that frequently occur in copy.
List techniques and processes for identifying and correcting them.
Lesson 10: Essential laws A
Explain how the laws of copyright, trademark and libel effect the copy editor.
Apply them to a range of situations.
Lesson 11: Essential laws B
Explain how the laws of contempt of court, data protection and restricted identity affect the webeditor.
Apply them to a range of situations.
Lesson 12: Effective presentation
Explain the difference between editing text and editing the design of a webpage.
List the design aspects that an editor must check.
Lesson 13: Webpage essentials
Explain the factors determining the content of a webpage.
Apply these factors to building a webpage.
Define the website tools and applications available to a webeditor.
Lesson 14: Building page content
Use links, downloads, contact details and other building blocks to help visitors use a webpage.
Lesson 15: Accessibility
Explain what the Equality Act (EA) says about website access.
Define disabled user groups and the equipment that is available to them.
List the tools and techniques a webeditor can use to make a site EA compliant.
Explain what alt text is and how to write it.
List checks that can be made on a website to make is EA compliant.
Lesson 16: Basic SEO
Define the term SEO.
Explain the importance of working ethically.
List strategies a webeditor can use to achieve effective search engine results pages.
Use SEO terminology.
Explain how web surfers can use search results.
Lesson 17: Achieving interaction and engagement
Explain the two main types of visitors to a website, and how to meet their needs.
Explain the benefits of an interactive website.
Select and use interactive tools.
Lesson 18: Webediting software
Learn the basics of Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Photoshop, JavaScript, video editing, PHP and MySQL, and a Content Management System (CMS).
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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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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.
Study on the go
Study on your tablet or smartphone using our app. Complete your assignments, 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 The Skills and Education Group, 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.
Hertz digital marketing job for webediting graduate
CMP webediting course graduate, Peggy Hosemann, has been appointed as digital marketing manager for car rentals giant Hertz.
She secured the job in January after graduating with distinction last year.
She will be working on the company’s social media and other marketing operations.
Peggy is currently doing extra digital marketing training with the Google-developed Squared Online programme.
She has previously worked for other top corporations, including Avis and Barclaycard.
Guardian job for webediting course graduate
CMP webediting course graduate, Alex Hopkins, now works on the Guardian’s website
Alex is using the skills he learned on the course every day on the world-renown media site.
His duties involve selecting and editing online news and features, and writing a concise and snappy headline.
As well as this, Alex is executive commissioning editor of Beige magazine, and has also carried out lots of webediting work on the CMP site, since completing the course.
CMP graduate secures webeditor job
CMP journalism course graduate, Clifford Molefe, is celebrating the re-launch of a new website that he edits.
The website covers the Lesotho Mounted Police Service.
Clifford was appointed editor after completing his course with CMP.
He said: “It’s good news that the site has kicked off now. I can put my CMP skills to work.”
CMP principal Cleland Thom said: “We’re really proud of Clifford’s achievements.”
Webediting role for CMP course graduate
CMP proofreading course graduate, Kasthuri Madhavan, is editor of a major aviation website in Malaysia.
Kasthuri’s role is to edit the Aerochapter website, which resources the airline industry.
She puts her new skills to good use, and also writes copy, carries out research and does graphic design.
After finishing her CMP course, she set up her own business providing proofreading and webediting services.
Nick Soldinger: Webediting course review
As an experienced print journalist, I was keen to enhance my understanding of editing for the web. CMP’s webediting course helped me to gain real insight in to what makes a great digital environment and what doesn’t.
This course teaches first-rate writing skills first, and then demonstrates how you can then use those to help edit a first-rate website.
The course teaches excellent working practices, and gets you to think long and hard about the user experience.
By the end of this course, I’d really started to understand what huge creative potential there is in editing for the web in a way that I’d just not previously appreciated.
Many thanks for the ever-friendly and insightful guidance throughout!
Martine Wickens: Webediting course review
I decided to take this course, after completing the CMP webwriting course, because I have always wanted to work with words, and the web is the most up-to-date publishing medium to work with.
CMP attracted me because of their friendly helpful tone that makes you feel they are talking to you individually, and because it is clearly run by somebody who knows the sector and was always likely to have contacts to help students get noticed and find work.
The course is well organised and well written. It provides thorough practical information on all the main topics relevant to webediting and is enhanced by pertinent tutorial tips and advice that only an expert on the reality of it could give.
I am now looking forward to benefiting from the advanced training and mentoring that completing this course leads on to.
I can’t see how there can be a better online webediting course available in the UK.
