CPD-Accredited Online Courses in Writing, Editing, and Proofreading

Knowadays is an elearning provider, specializing in professional training courses in writing, editing, and connected skills. We’re also a collection of people who are passionate about what we do – which is help learners achieve their goals!

That’s us! Well, it was us. Proofreading Academy started life in 2017 and offered a comprehensive proofreading training course – Becoming A Proofreader – as well as short courses in academic and business writing. But we had big dreams! In 2021, we rebranded as Knowadays, allowing us to grow and expand our offerings to include new courses in editing and beyond. 

Since evolving from Proofreading Academy into Knowadays, we have developed online courses in blog writing, AI prompting, formatting, fact-checking, copywriting, and more. We’re proud to have helped thousands of learners learn new skills, boost their resumes, and even start brand-new careers!

Our courses are predominantly centred around writing and editing, plus associated skills.

We offer courses that can help you to launch a whole new freelance career, such as Becoming A Proofreader, Becoming An Editor, Becoming A Freelance Writer, and Becoming A Copywriter. We also teach topics that allow you to add new skills and services to your repertoire, such as Formatting In Microsoft Word, How To Fact-Check, and AI Prompting For Writers And Editors. 

Our courses are also great for those who aren’t aiming to go freelance! You might want to develop your writing skills for personal enjoyment, add a formatting qualification to your resume, or learn how to use AI tools to outsource busywork in your office job. 

Knowadays courses check all the boxes no matter your reasons for taking one!

Knowadays courses are designed and written by professionals who have experience in the industry, whether that’s in writing, editing, or freelancing. Intensive research, real experience, and thorough review all go into the development of a new course. We work with a range of consultants and experts who share their knowledge and experience so we can build well-rounded and comprehensive study programs. 

Knowadays courses are accessed online and feature written content interspersed with short tutorial videos, quizzes, and practical exercises.

The course modules are broken down into lessons, which are further split into pages on each topic. This means the content is presented in digestible chunks, making it easy for you to read a little at a time or work through large sections in one session.

All courses finish with a final assessment. For some, this is a self-assessment, while others include a tutor-assessed assignment.

You receive lifetime access to your courses, so you can work at your own pace and return to lessons as often as you like.

Our courses are accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – an independent professional body responsible for certifying excellence in professional development training. When a course has the CPD stamp of approval, it means it has been thoroughly reviewed and confirmed as offering valuable and effective learning.

You can read more about what CPD certification means in our blog article.

There are many reasons why you might be thinking about taking a professional training course, with Knowadays or otherwise. You might be angling for a promotion, want to offer a new freelance service, or hope to launch a whole new career. Whatever the end goal, taking a professional training course is a great way to gain new skills to earn a higher rate, prove your dedication to employers, or learn a whole new way of working. 

There are plenty of advantages to choosing online learning, especially when you know you can reach out if you need help.

• You can dip into lessons when you have time, rather than being tied to a strict schedule.
• You can learn in a way that suits you best, whether that’s by working in short bursts or diving into extended study sessions.
• You can spend as much time on a lesson as you need to and return to parts you find tricky as often as you like, rather than following a teacher’s set lesson plan.
• You can play music while you work without disturbing anyone! 

And at Knowadays, online doesn’t mean on your own. We have a team of dedicated tutors (who all started as learners themselves!) who are available to answer questions and offer support as you need it. They’re always just an email away!

At Knowadays, we offer comprehensive courses delivered in a low-pressure environment:

• With lifetime course access, you can work through the lessons in your own time and at your own pace.
• Learn independently and in your preferred style but with the reassuring knowledge that there is a team of tutors on hand to offer help when you need it.
• Complete quizzes and exercises to check your progress but without worrying about being graded on your early work.
• Return to lessons as often as you like, with online content that continues to be a valuable resource even after you complete the course.

These are just a few of the benefits of learning with Knowadays, and we’d love to show you all we can offer.

Of course! You’ll find hundreds of reviews on Trustpilot. Or you can read some real-life success stories of our Becoming A Proofreader graduates.

You can read the answers to more common questions on our dedicated FAQ page.

You will also find an FAQ section on each individual course page, with information related to that topic.

We’re always happy to chat about our courses or provide answers to other questions! Email us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to help. If you’d rather speak with someone directly, let us know so we can pair you up with the perfect person to answer your questions.