The opportunities for editing are massive, so you are in the right place to launch an exciting editing career! In this editing course, we will dive into the nuances of grammar, manuscript editing, and digital editing—gaining practical skills for success in publishing, online media, and beyond. With expert guidance and engaging assignments, this editing and proofreading course is your key to mastering the art of editing and standing out in the competitive world of written communication.
Completion Time
100 hours
Access Time
180 Days
Outcome
Individual Skill Course
Language
English
Training Level
Beginner
Delivery Information:
Online
Asynchronous
Self-paced
Description
Learning Outcomes
What you will learn:
• Correct language errors (i.e., poor grammar, incorrect spelling and punctuation, and ambiguities)
• Improve conciseness and clarity, if and where this is of significance
• Check and clear copyright material to be used in the publication (i.e., anything that is not the author's original work should be appropriately referenced and used only by the law in any jurisdiction relevant to the publication)
How you will benefit:• Expand your professional development and/or fill gaps in your existing qualifications
• Gain new skills to improve your use of editing in everyday work or personal projects
• Upon course completion, possess a firm understanding of editing best practices
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements:
• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course. Students should have basic computer knowledge and know how to upload documents.
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