The Proofreader & Editor Course Bundle
15% off our flagship courses

Becoming A Proofreader teaches you the essential skills to be a professional proofreader. You’ll learn how to fix common spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. We discuss different styles to ensure that proofreading reflects its intended audience and purpose. We’ll also explain the basics of Microsoft Word so that you can apply these newfound skills.

Becoming An Editor will take your talent to the next level. We’ll start with an overview of the editing industry, covering essential skills and how to apply them to distinct tones of voice. The course will also look at editing ethics, such as handling sensitive content, academia, and fact-checking. Then, we’ll examine different editing types: academic, business, and creative. Finally, we’ll dive into more advanced techniques, such as development, technical, and manuscript editing, and finish with a comprehensive guide to working as a freelance editor.

To find out more, explore the course page and FAQ sections for Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor.

You may purchase each course separately, but you’ll save 15% off the total price if you buy them as a bundle.

Becoming A Proofreader gives you the skills and confidence to work on professional proofreading assignments. Becoming An Editor shows you how to tackle more complex and challenging documents. As well as proofreading, you’ll be able to undertake editing projects and specialize in areas such as academic, business, or creative writing. You’ll also learn how to work with online copy and translated texts, which are very common in the field of editing.

Passing both Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor with distinction grades (80% or above) gets you started with Proofed. You can launch your career with quick access to a broad range of proofreading and editing opportunities.

The lines between proofreading and editing can be quite blurred. Technically, proofreaders look for spelling, grammar, and syntax errors without substantially reworking the text. Editors might reorganize or rework copy and recommend revisions to the writer. In real life, the distinction isn’t always so clear.

In our courses (and our final assignments!), we show a clear distinction between the two. Proofreading focuses on correcting objective and definitive technical errors; editing goes further by making improvements to style, structure, and flow. All our exercises and assignments come with clear instructions to explain how far it’s appropriate to go.

If you’d like to learn more about proofreading and editing, why not sign up for a free trial of both Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor? They’ll give you an excellent insight into our course style and contents. We also have some articles about proofreading and editing on our blog.

If you decide to invest in yourself with Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor and you receive a distinction grade (80% or more) in each course, you’ll have the opportunity to take on a 10-document paid trial with our partner company, Proofed. Pass this probationary period and you’ll become a full-fledged proofreader and editor at one of Inc. magazine’s fastest-growing startups.

And there’s more good news. By kick-starting your journey to freelancing freedom with our course bundle, you’ll get a 15% discount.

There’s a significant need for proofreading and editing documents written by people who aren’t fluent English speakers. Globally, there are an incredible number of non-fluent English speakers writing in English, which is why we think it’s important to cover this. Having the skill of working with text written by non-fluent speakers opens up a huge market for proofreaders and editors.

Our Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses are yours for life. Both courses are self-paced, and there’s no time limit, meaning that you can access the training at a time that works best for you. This gives you complete control over your education.

Knowadays teaches a broad range of skills to prepare you to work as a professional proofreader or editor. Instead of having to take numerous courses to learn about business, creative, and academic writing, you’ll find everything you need in one place. We also teach how to proofread and edit in both US and UK English and work with various academic referencing styles.

Your learning is supported by a dedicated tutor team who are here to answer your questions and give you a lift over any tricky parts with personalized advice. The final assignment in each of the Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses is marked by one of the tutor team, meaning that each learner gets detailed and specific feedback on their work. This type of feedback is the best way to learn and develop your skills.

Lots of experienced professionals take Knowadays courses. Maybe you want to brush up on your existing skills as part of your continuing professional development. Or perhaps you’re looking to find new streams of work by expanding your skill set. In which case, our proofreading and editing courses could help you fill in any gaps in your knowledge and prepare you for working on new types of content.

Even if you have plenty of experience as a proofreader and editor, you may wish to consider offering an additional service, such as formatting. Or you may want to expand your offerings to meet current needs regarding refining and fact-checking AI-generated content. If so, we recommend exploring our courses page to see how we can help you upskill.

Whatever your reasons, gaining knowledge and learning new skills is always a good thing! Furthermore, our courses are CPD accredited, and our course completion certificates show the stamp of approval from this independent organization. You can read more about the value of a CPD certification in our blog post.

All you’ll need is a computer (PC or Mac), an internet connection, and a full version of Microsoft Word (2016 or later).

A key benefit of proofreading and editing is that it’s not location dependent – you can work from anywhere in the world!

Please note that to work with Proofed, your country of residence must have a tax treaty with the United States Internal Revenue Service and use a currency that’s compatible with Proofed’s payment platform. These countries are listed
here. For further information, please contact a financial advisor.

After passing Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor with distinction grades, you’ll begin a paid trial period with Proofed. You’ll proofread or edit 10 documents, which will be reviewed by the Proofed team. After successfully completing this probationary period, you’ll be able to work on longer pieces covering a huge variety of subjects, from short blog posts to lengthy dissertations. You’ll help everyone from students and academics to business clients and authors.

As a professional proofreader and editor, a successful freelance career is yours for the taking. You don’t have to work exclusively with Proofed. You can be your own boss, find your own clients, and set your own hours.

We’ve got answers! Email us at [email protected] with any questions or to ask about booking a call to have a chat about our courses. Our friendly team is always happy to help!