Guaranteed Work
Just starting out as a freelancer? Or are you hoping to expand your client base? Either way, our work guarantee with one of Inc. magazine’s fastest growing startups will get you ahead in your career.
If you pass both Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor with scores of 80% or above, you’ll have the opportunity to enter a 10-document paid work trial with our partner company, Proofed. And when you successfully complete the trial, you’ll gain access to a huge variety of ongoing work!
Expert feedback on the documents you edit will help you further hone the skills you learned in our courses. And as your confidence gradually builds, you’ll soon be ready to take on more complex documents – in academic, business, or creative writing – and greater volumes of work.
Ready to get started? Purchase Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor as a bundle to get 15% off!
Your Proofed Trial: How It Works
- Pass the final assignments on our Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses with distinction scores of 80% or above, and you’ll have the opportunity to enter a 10-document work trial with our partner company, Proofed. (Please check the list on Proofed’s help page to ensure you are in an eligible location.)
- Proofed will send you the paperwork to get started, and you’ll return your completed documents to begin the onboarding process.
- The Proofed team will review your documents and register you on their internal platform. They’ll send you login credentials to access the site. (The process may take a couple of weeks.)
- Then you’ll be ready to begin a trial period with Proofed! You’ll be paid to proofread or edit up to 10 documents of a maximum of 2,000 words apiece. Working on shorter texts helps you develop your skills, become comfortable with the process, and build your confidence.
- A Proofed team member will review your work and provide feedback on each document you proofread. Plenty of positive feedback will help you complete the trial.
- If you successfully complete the 10-document trial, you’ll have your contract confirmed and become a full freelance editor on the platform! Gain further practice and experience – and positive feedback – and access a wider span of proofreading or editing work on a variety of subjects, from short product descriptions to lengthy dissertations. As one of the elite Knowadays graduates who pass Proofed’s paid trial, you’ll continue to unlock a variety of opportunities, from one-off assignments to regular client work on short- or long-term projects.
Our Learner Success Stories
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Carol
Starting Over with Confidence
Having spent several years as a full-time carer, Carol was ready for a fresh start. Our courses helped her build new skills, grow her confidence, and find flexible freelance work she enjoys.
“I’m doing work that I enjoy, with people I like, and I’m good at what I do. My confidence has grown in general, and I’m continuing to stretch myself in ways I’d never have imagined before. I actually look forward to starting work each day.” -
Ateeb
Turning a Hobby Into Income
Ateeb had always enjoyed proofreading, but didn’t realise it could be a viable side hustle. Our courses helped him turn a hobby into a flexible source of income.
“To be honest, I never imagined this journey would turn out to be even half as rewarding as it has been. Working with Proofed has genuinely changed a lot for me – and all in the best ways. I’d say it’s been incredible value for money.” -
Chelsy
Learning Skills for the Future
Before starting university, Chelsy wanted to earn money and learn something new. Our course bundle gave her practical skills she could use alongside her studies — and beyond.
“I am currently writing and editing for Stellenbosch University’s newspaper and my university residence’s newspaper. I felt well prepared and equipped after taking the Knowadays courses.”
