The Proofreader & Editor Course Bundle
Purchase both our flagship courses, Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor and earn a 15% discount with our course bundle.
Go from novice to confident, highly skilled professional. Offer your clients a wide range of specialized services, boosting your earning potential from day one.
✔️ CPD accredited
✔️ Beginner friendly
✔️ Guaranteed work with Proofed
✔️ 100% self-paced learning with lifetime course access
✔️ Expert tutor support when you need it
✔️ 22 modules with dozens of practice exercises
✔️ Private alumni Facebook group
Work from Anywhere and Qualify for New Job Opportunities
Here’s How Our Bundle Works
Get both courses for less with our special offer
Buy Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor together, and you’ll save 15%.
Complete the courses at your own pace
Our courses come with lifetime access, so take as much time as you need. Enjoy learning with interactive try-it-yourself exercises, quizzes, and videos. Plus, you can access tutor support whenever you need it.
Pass with distinction and enjoy our work guarantee
After passing the final assignment in each course with a distinction score, you will be invited to onboard with our partner company, Proofed. Find out more below!
Take a Closer Look at Our Course Bundle
22 modules, 101 lessons, dozens of practice-based exercises
Our courses don’t just help you gain the core skills every expert proofreader and editor needs. Our instructive lessons will also help you communicate with clients and navigate freelance projects professionally and with confidence.
Comprehensive content
Learn the ins and outs of proofreading and editing: common mistakes, working with style guides, the differences between copy, line, and comprehensive editing. And much more!
Interactive by design
It’s more than just words on a screen! With a mix of quizzes, practical try-it-yourself exercises, and detailed examples, you’ll stay engaged every step of the way.
Built by editing experts
You’ll learn from materials carefully crafted by proofreading and editing experts, who share their combined knowledge to help you launch your own proofreading and editing career.
1:1 interaction with tutors
Enjoy the standout feature of our courses: friendly, expert tutors. They’re on hand to support you whenever you need it. After receiving written feedback on your final assignments, you’ll have the chance to review it in a call with a tutor.
Self-paced learning
Learn at your own pace with no pressure. Lifetime access means you can come back to the course material whenever you like or need to.
Leads to actual work
Our course bundle is your shortcut to securing paid freelance projects. Achieve a grade of 80% or more on the final assignment for both courses, and you can start earning right away during a paid trial with Proofed.
Our Work Guarantee – Everything You Need to Know
Uniquely, Knowadays doesn’t just teach you the skills you need to proofread and edit – we also give you the chance to jump-start your new career with our partner company, Proofed. Here’s the step-by-step process for our work guarantee:
Pass with a distinction and start editing for Proofed
If you achieve a score of 80% or more in the final assignments for the Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses, we’ll offer you the opportunity to join our partner company, Proofed.
Did you know? You can purchase additional test attempts for each course (but our tutor support will give you a good chance of nailing it the first time!).
Show off your new expertise
Proofed will pay you to edit 10 documents from real clients as a trial. You could be proofreading student essays, working on novels from up-and-coming authors, or editing content for well-known brands – the variety is endless! An experienced editor will review your work and send you feedback, so your skills can improve with every single piece.
Did you know? Our highest-achieving graduates have gone on to edit for brands such as Samsung and Substack at Proofed.
Open yourself up to new prospects
Once you successfully finish your 10-document trial, you’ll get access to more Proofed clients. With extra practice and experience under your belt, you’ll be able to tackle greater volumes of work and more challenging assignments. Or you can consider starting your own proofreading and editing business.
Did you know? So far, we have created more than 3,000 job opportunities for our graduates.
Broadened knowledge, better opportunities, and higher income – they all gained this and more by taking our courses.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Course Bundle
What do the courses cover?
Becoming A Proofreader teaches you the essential skills to be a professional proofreader. You’ll learn how to fix common spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes. We discuss different styles to ensure that proofreading reflects its intended audience and purpose. We’ll also explain the basics of Microsoft Word so that you can apply these newfound skills.
Becoming An Editor will take your talent to the next level. We’ll start with an overview of the editing industry, covering essential skills and how to apply them to distinct tones of voice. The course will also look at editing ethics, such as handling sensitive content, academia, and fact-checking. Then, we’ll examine different editing types: academic, business, and creative. Finally, we’ll dive into more advanced techniques, such as development, technical, and manuscript editing, and finish with a comprehensive guide to working as a freelance editor.
Do I have to buy both courses together?
You may purchase each course separately, but you’ll save 15% off the total price if you buy them as a bundle.
What’s the benefit of completing both courses?
Becoming A Proofreader gives you the skills and confidence to work on professional proofreading assignments. Becoming An Editor shows you how to tackle more complex and challenging documents. As well as proofreading, you’ll be able to undertake editing projects and specialize in areas such as academic, business, or creative writing. You’ll also learn how to work with online copy and translated texts, which are very common in the field of editing.
Passing both Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor with distinction grades (80% or above) gets you started with Proofed. You can launch your career with quick access to a broad range of proofreading and editing opportunities.
How long do I have to do the courses?
Our Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor courses are yours for life. Both courses are self-paced, and there’s no time limit, meaning that you can access the training at a time that works best for you. This gives you complete control over your education.
What’s it like working with Proofed?
After passing Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor with distinction grades, you’ll begin a paid trial period with Proofed. You’ll proofread or edit 10 documents, which will be reviewed by the Proofed team. After successfully completing this probationary period, you’ll be able to work on longer pieces covering a huge variety of subjects, from short blog posts to lengthy dissertations. You’ll help everyone from students and academics to business clients and authors.
As a professional proofreader and editor, a successful freelance career is yours for the taking. You don’t have to work exclusively with Proofed. You can be your own boss, find your own clients, and set your own hours.
What will I need?
All you’ll need is a computer (PC or Mac), an internet connection, and a full version of Microsoft Word (2016 or later).
Does it matter where I live?
A key benefit of proofreading and editing is that it’s not location dependent – you can work from anywhere in the world!
Please note that to work with Proofed, your country of residence must have a tax treaty with the United States Internal Revenue Service and use a currency that’s compatible with Proofed’s payment platform. These countries are listed
here. For further information, please contact a financial advisor.Questions?
We’ve got answers! Email us at [email protected] click here to make an appointment to have a chat about the bundle. Our friendly team, many of whom are former students, are always happy to help!
