Becoming A Proofreader
With academic essays, creative writing, business copy, and AI-generated content requiring review and correction, there has never been a greater need for proofreaders! Take our online proofreading course to receive comprehensive training, earn a professional certificate, and unlock new career opportunities.
- CPD accredited
- Beginner friendly
- Guaranteed work with Proofed
- Takes 4–6 weeks at 5 hours a week
- 100% self-paced learning with lifetime course access
- Expert tutor support
- Private alumni group
Learn In-Demand Skills to Excel as a Freelance Proofreader
Love reading and writing and often find yourself spotting errors? Our proofreading course will help you put that habit to good use!
Becoming A Proofreader not only teaches you the nuts and bolts of spelling and grammar, but it also covers the nuances of style and substance that you need to know to elevate student writing, business copy, AI output, and more to a higher standard. You’ll learn how to:
- Find and fix common spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors in all kinds of documents
- Ensure AI-generated content is accurate and error-free
- Work according to a variety of style guides
- Approach different types of writing, including creative, business, and academic
- Use Microsoft Word tools as part of the proofreading process
Who Is This Online Proofreading Course For?
You can become a freelance proofreader if you aspire to…
Kick-start a career in something you’ve always enjoyed
- Earn more, or boost your existing income
- Leave behind an unfulfilling job
- Start a career in something that truly interests you
Gain more flexibility and work from anywhere
- Work from home or while traveling, switching on and off whenever you want to
- Work for yourself around your family’s schedule
- Organize your work around your life, not the other way around
Work on rewarding projects where your expertise is needed and appreciated
- Stay active in your retirement
- Earn extra income to put toward trips and new experiences
- Get a sense of accomplishment while helping others
Our Learners’ Reviews on Trustpilot
They took a leap of faith and transformed their careers – gaining flexibility, extra income, and, often, a sense of purpose by helping others with their writing.
How Our Course Works
Here’s what you can expect after starting the course:
Complete the course and take the final assignment
Work through the lessons at your own pace, and complete the try-it-yourself exercises and interactive quizzes to test out your new knowledge and developing skills. If you have any questions, you can contact the tutor team at any time. In the last module, you’ll come to the final assignment. This is an open-book exam, and you can take as long as you need to complete it.
Get detailed feedback and receive your CPD-accredited certificate
Your final assignment will be graded by one of the tutor team, and you’ll receive your score, detailed feedback, and a course completion certificate. You’ll also have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one call with a tutor to discuss your assignment and tips for honing your skills.
Explore job opportunities with our course bundle
Our work guarantee is available for graduates of both Becoming An Editor and Becoming A Proofreader. If you score 80% or more in the final assignment for each of these courses, we’ll offer you a 10-document paid work trial with our partner company, Proofed.
- No sign up
- No payment info
- No hidden costs
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