Copy Editing Training

There’s more to editing than catching typos—there’s structure in every sentence. This Copy Editing course invites you to see text with new eyes, covering everything from style sheets and proofreading methods to on-screen editing and common publishing snags. The tone is sharp, the rules matter, and the commas will be judged accordingly.

You'll also explore legal checks and the finer distinctions between proofreading and copy-editing. Whether you’re a perfectionist or just tired of squinting at dangling modifiers, this course will refine your approach to words—one clause at a time.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the purpose and stages of proofreading and editing
• Apply standard methods for structured, logical proofreading steps
• Learn the use and importance of editorial style sheets
• Differentiate between proofreading and copy-editing responsibilities
• Spot common textual problems and inconsistencies during review
• Explore legal checks and document integrity in editorial processes

Who is this Course For

• Writers revising their own content for editorial clarity
• Editors refining manuscripts, blogs, or corporate materials
• Publishing assistants managing content formatting and proofing
• Admins preparing reports, handbooks or marketing content
• Journalists looking to sharpen structural editing skills
• Content managers reviewing style sheet consistency
• Freelancers editing documents across various formats
• Legal secretaries reviewing text for legal accuracy issues

Career Path

• Copy Editor – £32,000/year
• Editorial Assistant – £29,500/year
• Proofreader – £28,000/year
• Publishing Coordinator – £31,000/year
• Legal Documentation Checker – £34,000/year
• Content Quality Specialist – £30,500/year