{"product_id":"professional-editor-course","title":"Professional Editor and Proofreading Course","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eLearn how to become a successful editor by gaining skills from developmental editing, line editing, copy editing to proofreading, and mastering professional workflows like Track Changes, style sheets, author queries, and editorial letters. You will also develop a portfolio-quality capstone package that mirrors real client and publisher expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES2202\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional editing is both an art and a discipline of diagnosing what a text needs and applying the right level of editorial intervention without flattening voice or intent. This skillset requires language mastery, analysis, and workflow efficiency that many aspiring editors lack. This editing and proofreading course closes that gap by treating editing as a structured profession with repeatable methods. You will discover editing style systems to help you perfect your skillset, while covering specialized domains, ethical considerations, tools and technology, as well as business operations that will help you succeed in your career as a professional editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will progress through 10 sequential modules and build real-world editor workflows, such as style sheets, author queries, consistency systems, and professional deliverables. You will also strengthen your editorial judgment across various genres and contexts. This online proofreading training program culminates in a capstone editing project that produces industry-standard artifacts, including a marked-up manuscript, editorial letter, style sheet, author queries, and reflective analysis, that will help you demonstrate your competence to prospective employers and clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDistinguish between developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading—and select the appropriate level for a given text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply advanced grammar, punctuation, and professional style conventions using major style guides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdit for clarity, coherence, voice, tone, flow, and consistency while preserving author intent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse professional tools and workflows efficiently and ethically\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild a niche-aligned editing portfolio and develop business-ready systems for client work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the confidence to diagnose what a manuscript truly needs—so you can deliver the right edit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with the same professional deliverables clients and publishers expect to improve credibility and client satisfaction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrate your skills as a professional editor with your capstone project artifacts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn ethical and professional practices that protect you and your clients in high-trust environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop sustainable career pathways and business systems with clearer scope, pricing, workflow capacity, and outreach 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strategies and checklists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFact-checking and verification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreserving voice while improving clarity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecialized Editing Fields \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBook editing (fiction\/nonfiction)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcademic\/technical editing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools and Technology for Editors \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrack Changes mastery and comment etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStyle sheets and consistency systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding Your Editing Portfolio \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelecting ethical samples (before\/after)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePositioning and presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e 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Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny word processing application (not included in enrollment).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Word Online \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo prior experience required. Basic computer literacy, basic business communication, and comfort using email plus web-based tools.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzanne Ashe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Ashe is a former magazine editor and longtime journalist with a career dedicated to shaping stories, refining structure, and strengthening clarity for readers. She has edited and developed articles across editorial environments where accuracy, voice, and readability matter, and she is known for helping writers sharpen arguments and communicate with precision—without losing authenticity or confidence. 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The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. 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