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Courses, Certifications, and Degree Programs
Aspiring editors have access to a variety of educational programs to develop their skills and advance their careers. Below is a curated list of reputable editing courses, certification programs, and university offerings.
University Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Editing – University of Washington: This program covers developmental editing, copyediting, line editing, and structural editing, providing hands-on experience with real-world projects.
- Editing and Publishing Certificate – UCLA Extension: Designed for those aiming to enter the publishing industry, this certificate offers courses in copyediting, developmental editing, and editorial management.
- Professional Sequence in Editing – UC Berkeley Extension: This sequence includes courses in grammar, introductory and intermediate copyediting, and substantive editing, tailored for various content types.
- Editing Certificate – University of Chicago: Focusing on technical skills across all editing levels, this program incorporates insights from The Chicago Manual of Style and connections with The University of Chicago Press.
- Certificate in Professional Copyediting, Proofreading, and Fact-Checking – NYU School of Professional Studies: This fully online program provides expertise in copyediting across media, emphasizing grammar, style guides, and fact-checking techniques.
- Copyediting Certificate Program – University of California, San Diego Extension: Offers a comprehensive curriculum covering grammar, style, and editing techniques for various media.
University Courses
- University of Alberta: Covers grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and capitalization, including parts of speech, sentence types, and punctuation rules. Practical exercises help students build sentences, categorize words, and correct syntax errors, essential for copyediting.
Online Courses and Specializations
- Editing and Proofreading Masterclass (Skillshare): Covers comprehensive editing and proofreading techniques suitable for various content types.
- Proofreading Power Basics (Udemy): Offers foundational training in proofreading, including grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Becoming a Proofreader – OM Proofreading: Provides in-depth proofreading training with opportunities for practical application.
- Good with Words: Writing and Editing Specialization – University of Michigan (Coursera): This specialization enhances writing and editing skills, focusing on effective communication strategies.
- Editing Courses – Coursera: Coursera offers a range of editing courses covering grammar, developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading, suitable for various proficiency levels.
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