Proofreading Course
Proofreading Course
Enrol on to our distance learning proofreading course which is thorough and easy to follow. Within 3 to 6 months learn how to become a proofreader and earn an extra income or start a new career.
Have you answered ‘YES' to any of these questions? If so, you can train to be a qualified freelance proofreader today!
The subjects covered in the Proofreading Course will provide you with all the relevant training and skills to correct text and documents, both on screen and for hard copies, to produce a professional and error-free final version.
Obtaining a proofreading qualification will enable you to work from home and fit the hours around your lifestyle.
There is an increasingly high demand for trained proofreaders to check the thousands of online content, documents, and books that are published each year. Proofreading is the crucial final step of the publishing and printing process. It is essential to ensure there are no costly errors.
A proofreader carries out work on:
There are many spelling and grammar checking software packages available, which are helpful, but they are never 100% correct and can't replace the role of a proofreader.
On our course you will learn to proofread and provide services to assist authors, businesses, students, and writers to check and correct the following:
If you would like to start a new business, advance your existing career or work within the publishing industry, the Proofreading Course will train you to a professional standard and you will receive an accredited qualification which is recognised in the UK and worldwide.
College of Media and Publishing
Enrol on to our distance learning proofreading course which is thorough and easy to follow. Within 3 to 6 months learn how to become a proofreader and earn an extra income or start a new career.
- Do you enjoy reading and writing?
- Do you frequently spot mistakes in published material?
- Would you like to help others to correct and improve their writing?
- Do you have a good grasp of spelling, punctuation and grammar?
- Do you have a meticulous attention to detail?
Have you answered ‘YES' to any of these questions? If so, you can train to be a qualified freelance proofreader today!
The subjects covered in the Proofreading Course will provide you with all the relevant training and skills to correct text and documents, both on screen and for hard copies, to produce a professional and error-free final version.
Obtaining a proofreading qualification will enable you to work from home and fit the hours around your lifestyle.
There is an increasingly high demand for trained proofreaders to check the thousands of online content, documents, and books that are published each year. Proofreading is the crucial final step of the publishing and printing process. It is essential to ensure there are no costly errors.
A proofreader carries out work on:
- Articles and Content for Online Publications
- Academic Papers
- Brochures and Catalogues
- Blog Posts
- Business Documents, Emails, Presentations, and Reports
- CVs / Resumes
- Educational and Training Material
- Fiction and Non-fiction
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Promotional and Marketing Literature
- Website Content
There are many spelling and grammar checking software packages available, which are helpful, but they are never 100% correct and can't replace the role of a proofreader.
On our course you will learn to proofread and provide services to assist authors, businesses, students, and writers to check and correct the following:
- There are no punctuation or grammar errors
- Free from typos and spelling mistakes
- Remove formatting errors and make sure the layout is consistent
- ‘Style Guide' is followed to ensure consistency for word usage, spellings, and capitalisation
- Carry out basic fact checking
- Images, illustrations, and photos have correct placement and captions
- Headers, footers, and page numbers are accurate
If you would like to start a new business, advance your existing career or work within the publishing industry, the Proofreading Course will train you to a professional standard and you will receive an accredited qualification which is recognised in the UK and worldwide.
College of Media and Publishing