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Web writing course overview
Our web writing course equips you with the skills you need to produce copy suitable for a wide range of websites and online publications.
We live in a world where people want to read things as quickly, especially on the internet, and that’s why it’s so
important that web copy gets straight to the point, is user friendly, and easy to read.
This course is great if you want to develop and expand your existing writing skills,
or if you want to learn to write concise, reader focused web content from scratch.
Many leading corporations including AutoTrader, the NHS, NCPCC and Transport for London
use this practical online web writing course to train their writers.
And numerous individuals testify that it is practical, effective and great value for money.
Successful web writing course graduate, Christine Robinson, who works for the NHS told us:
“I enjoyed the writing exercises and found them very helpful in getting the most from the course.
For me personally the opportunity to produce pieces of writing and
receive detailed feedback has made the course worthwhile”. Read her full review
This accredited web writing course is designed for:
- Beginners.
- Writers who need to develop their web writing skills.
- Website and blog owners.
- Content writers.
- Staff training and development.
- Journalists and writers who need to retrain.
- Freelancers and small business owners.
See what this web writing course teaches
There is a strong demand for good web writers these days. Most organisations need people
who can write effective content for websites, blogs and social media.
This course covers all of these areas, and will also teach you how to:
- Write clearly and concisely.
- Say more with fewer words.
- Research, check facts and proofread your work.
- Improve your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Tailor your copy to targeted audiences.
- Format your copy for online publication.
- Use artificial intelligence tools to help you.
Whether you want to focus exclusively on writing for the internet or are looking to expand your existing writing skills,
our comprehensive web writingcourse will teach you all you need to know. See a full list of 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
web writing 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 successful web writing course learner, Theresa Paul, told us:
“The tutorial support provided was excellent. Work was returned promptly and with detailed,
specific, and always positive comments.” Read her full review
Many of our graduates testify that our web writing course helped them to find jobs,
set up as freelancers, or boost their skills at work.
If you want to develop and improve your web writing skills, this course has a proven track record and enables you to fit your studies around your lifestyle.
Blogger | Copywriter | Content writer | copywriting consultant |Web writing 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 our courses 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.
Web writing course subjects
This course covers every aspect of web writing. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on the real world of web writing. All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of the course.
We have recently added a brand new topic to lesson 2, which focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence, how it is affecting the market, and how web writers can integrate it into their roles.
Web writing course certifications
Our web writing 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 English writing skills, which is recognised in the UK and beyond and proves that you are a certified web writer.
These awards will equip you to apply for web writing and content writing jobs, use your new skills in the workplace or find freelance work.
Web writing course FAQs
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Is this web writing course accredited? | Yes. The web writing writing skills 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 web writing course is flexible which means you can fit it around your lifestyle. On average, our learners who commit 4 hours per week to this English writing skills course, will usually complete it within 4 months. |
| Can I take time out? | Yes, many of our web writing 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 Web writing 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 web writing 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 web writing 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 writer. 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 our courses 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 16 lessons on this web writing course, and all 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 web writing 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 web writing 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 web writing writing skills 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 web writing 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 web writing 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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