proofreading
This is a comprehensive, 10-module home study introduction to proofreading. It is ideally suited to students who are new to the publishing industry, offering an overview of the publishing process and the freelance's role within it, and introducing basic proofreading and copy-editing techniques. It also considers where and how to find clients, and guides you step-by-step through the process of setting up as a freelance. At the end of each module is a practical assignment designed to help you develop your proofreading and editing skills. The course fee includes course book - Freelance Proofreading and Copyediting: A Guide.
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Advanced Certificate in
Proofreading
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Other subjects covered include: proofreading symbols and how to use them; guide to grammar and style; and how the publishing industry works.
Your course fee includes full tutorial support, all required study material and the course book.
You may be able to apply for a career development loan to fund this course.
why choose us?
Out tutorial support is second-to-none! As soon as you enrol, you are assigned a personal tutor who will work with you all the way through. You can contact your tutor directly at any time if you have any questions or problems, or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going. Your tutor will also provide detailed feedback on each of your assignments.
All of our tutors have professional proofreading experience as well as industry knowledge and can advise you on finding work as a freelance and related issues.
spreading the cost of your course
You can spread the cost of your course over 8 months by choosing our instalment option - that's one payment every two months. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option.
Normal price: £315: Deposit - £60; Four instalments - £63.75 each. If booking on-line: £270.75; deposit - £55; four instalments - £53.93. (This includes an administration fee of £20.) You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.
If you wish to pay by instalments please contact us on: 01896 860661.
Learning Curve is one of the UK's leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges and the British Learning Association, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council. For more about Learning Curve click here.
