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Course Overview

Do you want to embark on a new career in the exciting publishing industry? Do you want to understand the principles of editing and proofreading to enhance your current role at work? Do you want to secure work as a freelance copyeditor?

The Certificate of Editing and Proofreading is a self-paced online editing and proofreading course which provides skills and knowledge in the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary editing practice.

This online course is a great way to update your CV and improve your chances of securing either an entry level role in the publishing industry, or improve your performance in your current position.  The Certificate will also give you the confidence to embark on a career as a freelance copyeditor.

On completion of the course, you will have a solid grasp of the theory and practice of editing and proofreading, as well as a thorough understanding of what it takes to be successful in this industry.

 

Topics

• • • Grammar
    • Punctuation
    • Vocabulary
    • Spelling
    • Structure
    • Style Conventions
    • Style Techniques
    • Editing Roles
    • Editing Tasks
    • Style Manuals
    • Style Guides
    • Style Sheets
    • Copyediting
    • Proofreading
    • Language
    • Text Organisation
    • Editing and Technology

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    Assessment

    Assignment-based

     

  • Course Duration

12 month enrolment period, with extensions available. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks. Students can complete their course more quickly or at a more leisurely pace depending on work and other commitments.

 

Fees

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