This best-selling and highly rated programme provides essential knowledge to work effectively in various healthcare settings, education, publishing and professional industries by developing advanced proofreading, copyediting and written quality control expertise aligned with UK standards.

Our comprehensive Proofreading and Copyediting Training Course equips you with the professional knowledge, editorial frameworks and quality-assurance techniques required to refine written content to industry expectations across publishing, education, corporate, legal and digital sectors in the UK.

This Proofreading and Copyediting Course focuses on accuracy, clarity, consistency and editorial control — the core foundations of professional proofreading and copyediting work. You will develop an expert understanding of grammar mechanics, spelling accuracy, sentence structure, style consistency and editorial decision-making that protects credibility and improves reader trust.

Through this Proofreading and Copyediting online course, you will gain in-depth insight into proofreading symbols, editing levels, style guide application, contextual spelling, layout awareness and document accuracy checks. You will also build awareness of plagiarism, copyright, libel and ethical responsibilities that apply to professional editors working in regulated environments.

This Proofreading and Copyediting Certification further strengthens your ability to review, correct and refine content with confidence while enhancing your professional credibility across publishing, education, corporate communications and freelance editorial work.

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited Proofreading and Copyediting Training, you gain recognised skills, editorial confidence and career-focused knowledge to progress within high-demand writing and content quality roles across the UK.

Course Overview

Career-focused Proofreading and Copyediting Training designed for UK publishing and professional sectors

• Fully online and flexible learning with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited proofreading and copyediting training
• Covers proofreading symbols, grammar rules and editorial conventions
• Explores copyediting levels, style guide alignment and consistency control
• Develops accuracy checking for facts, data and references
• Addresses legal awareness, including copyright, plagiarism and libel
• Builds confidence in refining written material across multiple formats
• Ideal for editors, educators, writers and freelance professionals

By the end of this Proofreading and Copyediting Training, you will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a proofreader and copyeditor
• Apply proofreading symbols and editorial notation correctly
• Identify and correct grammar, punctuation and spelling issues
• Maintain consistency using recognised style guides
• Improve structure, clarity and flow within written content
• Review facts, data and references for accuracy
• Recognise legal and ethical considerations in editing work
• Strengthen editorial judgement across diverse content types

• Proofreading accuracy and quality control
• Copyediting structure and clarity awareness
• Grammar and language expertise
• Style guide application knowledge
• Editorial consistency management
• Written content evaluation skills
• Professional editing confidence
• Publishing and freelance editorial insight

This Proofreading and Copyediting Training is ideal for:

• Aspiring proofreaders and copyeditors
• Teachers and education professionals
• Writers, bloggers and content creators
• Publishing and editorial assistants
• Freelancers seeking flexible editorial careers
• Career changers entering publishing or communications
• Professionals responsible for written accuracy

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK education and training platform
• 24/7 tutor and technical support
• Interactive and engaging online learning materials
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Courses aligned with UK professional standards
• 100 per cent online learning access
• Flexible learning deadlines
• Instant access after enrolment

There are no formal entry requirements for this Proofreading and Copyediting Training. To enrol, you should:

• Have an interest in written accuracy and editing
• Possess a good understanding of the English language
• Be motivated to develop editorial expertise
• No previous qualifications or experience are required

After completing this Proofreading and Copyediting Training, you can progress into roles such as:

• Freelance Proofreader
• Junior Copy Editor
• Editorial Assistant
• Magazine or Journal Editor
• Publications Coordinator
• Content Quality Reviewer
• Press Subeditor
• Editorial Project Manager
  
  

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.