CONT205: How to Copyedit


This course is a standalone editing course. It will not apply towards the Professional Editing Standards Certificate.

Wondering if a career in copyediting is for you? Looking to learn the basics of what a copyeditor does?

How To Copyedit will help you build the underlying concepts needed for a strong foundation in copyediting.

In this course, you will be immersed in the workflow of a copyediting job from start to finish. Using interactive activities, readings, and other resources, you will learn and apply fundamental topics in copyediting, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, editorial style, basic editing tools, statements of work, and clear, professional editing correspondence.

This course is applicable to those exploring a career in editing and/or beginning editors of English from all geographical locations.


Course Schedule

Session Course Dates Registration Deadline Payment Deadline
Fall 2023 Oct 02, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023 Sep 22, 2023 at 4pm ET Sep 27, 2023 at 4pm ET
Winter 2024 Jan 22, 2024 – Apr 05, 2024 Jan 12, 2024 at 4pm ET Jan 17, 2024 at 4pm ET

Fall 2023

  • Dates: Oct 02, 2023 – Dec 08, 2023
  • Deadline: Sep 22, 2023 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Sep 27, 2023 at 4pm ET

Winter 2024

  • Dates: Jan 22, 2024 – Apr 05, 2024
  • Deadline: Jan 12, 2024 at 4pm ET
  • Payment Due: Jan 17, 2024 at 4pm ET

Application Requirements

This course has no application requirements.


Course Materials

Download the course outline [DOCX]

Accommodations

Applicants who require special accommodations are asked to:

  • Contact us at least 1 week prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made.
  • Provide necessary documentation upon request.