Online Proofreading Course

Typos happen—but they don’t have to stay. This Online Proofreading Course is a structured guide to fine-tuning text, with clear focus on proofreading techniques, style sheet application, and legal awareness. Whether you're fixing reports, refining blogs, or quietly correcting every sign in public, this course helps you do it with clarity.

Learn the distinctions between proofreading and copy-editing, navigate common content hiccups, and sharpen your eye with digital proofreading tools. It's the perfect training for anyone who twitches at a misused apostrophe and quietly mourns missing full stops.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the key steps involved in proofreading text
• Learn established methods for reviewing documents and layout
• Apply consistent style sheets across varied formats and content
• Identify differences between proofreading and editing responsibilities
• Detect common textual issues and structural inconsistencies
• Conduct on-screen proofreading with legal considerations in mind

Who is this Course For

• Writers polishing personal or professional work independently
• Editors revising manuscripts, documents or reports
• Admins preparing documents for internal circulation
• Freelancers editing across blogs, websites and whitepapers
• Legal staff reviewing drafts with accuracy in mind
• Content creators refining drafts before publication
• Journalists ensuring editorial consistency
• Marketing teams preparing campaigns and communication materials

Career Path

• Proofreader – £28,500/year
• Editorial Assistant – £29,000/year
• Legal Document Reviewer – £34,500/year
• Publishing Assistant – £30,000/year
• Copy-Editing Technician – £31,000/year
• Digital Content Checker – £29,500/year