CERTIFICATE IN EDITING

From the acquisition and editing of books and magazine articles to copyediting them into perfect prose, this certificate equips students with the specific skills they need to pursue a career in editing. Learn how to think like a book or magazine editor, how to work with writers, and how to mold an article or manuscript to reflect the voice and point of view you and your author want. Master the essentials of copyediting, proofreading, and grammar.

Upon completion of this program, students have attained the following:

• Skills in copyediting, line editing, proofreading, and grammar.
• A working knowledge of how to acquire and edit a book or magazine article.
• A full understanding of the editing process and the role of an editor in print and digital formats.
• Invaluable networking opportunities with a peer group of working adults and industry professionals.
• A highly-respected, professional credential that is recognized by the publishing industry.

This certificate is awarded to students who complete five courses.

Certificate Builder

COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (5 of these courses are required)
	From Writer to Reader: An Introduction to Book Publishing Follow a book through all its stages--from concept to submission by a literary agent; then on to contract negotiations and acquisition by an editor; through... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9100	$595
	Children's Book Publishing One of the most exciting, successful, and rewarding areas in publishing is children's books. For those who enter from any perspective--as writer, editor, designer, or... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9105	$595
	Fundamentals of Copyediting Books In this practical training course, develop the editing skills you need in the world of book publishing. The course covers the varying editing requirements for... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9120	$595
	Freelance Indexing Any intelligent, well-organized person can easily learn indexing skills. Extensive mastery of other editing skills is not required. Learn to recognize significant concepts in books,... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9121	$395
	How to Be a Book Editor: An Inside Look at the Editorial Process Editors are the first and most crucial link in the publishing chain. This course provides practical information for aspiring and fledgling editors, covering topics, such... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9122	$495
	Grammar Intensive: Mastering Style and Sentence Structure Every publishing professional needs to know the basics of good sentence structure. This course is designed for those who want to enhance their skills and... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9125	$425
	Fundamentals of Proofreading In this practical, hands-on course, students develop marketable proofreading skills as they learn proofreader's marks and basic editorial skills, explore the role of the proofreader... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9126	$495
	Book Manuscript Editing Workshop Take your conceptual and line-editing skills to the next level. In this course, you learn how to develop and sustain an author relationship, nurture and... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9129	$595
	Freelance Opportunities in Book Publishing As publishers outsource responsibilities that were once handled in-house, opportunities abound for skilled freelancers. This class encourages you to try your hand at the most... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9192	$595
	How to Write and Edit for the Web Creating effective Web content to grab users' attention and keep them engaged is both an art and a necessity. In this course, taught entirely online... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9214	$495
	Introduction to Magazine Publishing Learn step-by-step how a magazine brand works as a complete business enterprise. Begin with the importance of a focused and unique editorial concept, exploring the... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9500	$595
	Research and Fact Checking In this course, students learn fact-checking strategies that work. Examine the best research sources both on and off-line, and master how to quickly and methodically... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9502	$395
	Web Workshop for Print Editors As more print magazines require editors to write for the Web, it is increasingly important to understand the principles of creating effective online content. In... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9510	$395
	Magazine Copyediting Expert magazine copy editors are always in great demand. In this course, students develop copyediting expertise and increased marketability through intensive, hands-on training. Improve your... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9520	$595
	Magazine Editing Workshop This course covers the intricacies of editing different types of stories for magazine categories, emphasizing hands-on editing. Classroom work focuses on the basics of conceptualizing,... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9521	$595
	Freelance Careers in Magazine and Online Publishing The shifting economy and corporate downsizing have created more opportunities for freelancers. In addition, magazine companies and digital publishing divisions continue to outsource a wide... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9530	$395
	Magazine Intensive: Copy That Sells Writing effective magazine display copy--including cover lines, headlines, and photo captions--requires guidance and expertise. This two-day intensive workshop is designed for magazine professionals who want... (click on course name to read more)		X59.9590	$395

*Courses not available in current semester.

Please sign in or register now.