CONT200: Fundamentals of Editing Standards

Are you thinking about taking one or more of the Editors Canada certification tests? Or just looking for a way to brush up on your editing knowledge and skills?

Led by an industry expert, the Fundamentals of Editing will provide you with the chance to do both, in an interactive, focused examination of the underlying concepts needed for a strong foundation in editing.

The first step in a series of courses as part of the Professional Editing Standards Certificate, this course introduces you to Editors Canada’s certification program and then takes you through topics such as the publishing and editorial process, how the scope and scheduling of a project impact the editing, techniques and skills at the heart of all types of editing, and the legal and ethical considerations that editors need to know. For those wishing to go on to write the Editors Canada certification tests, this course also helps you prepare for that process.

The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) recognises Queen's University Canada's courses as quality training that will count towards CIEP membership upgrade.

Who should take this course?

The course is ideal for

• editors interested in earning a Professional Editing Standards Certificate
• intermediate and advanced editors with more than 5 years of experience
• those looking to establish a strong foundation in editing principles
• individuals who want to gain insights into the publishing and editorial process
• those looking to acquire essential editing techniques and skills

Delivery Method

This course is delivered asynchronously online allowing participants to engage with flexibility at their own convenience. This method provides a balance between self-paced learning and structured coursework while promoting a supportive community where participants can share experiences and ideas.

Professional Development

This course will count towards completion of the Professional Editing Standards Certificate.

Course Fees

Course fees include

• full access to comprehensive course content
• timely feedback from a subject matter expert on assignments
• shareable Badge of Completion (Queen's University)
• credit toward the Professional Editing Standards Certificate

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