Course Overview
The term 'proofreader' refers to someone who checks through a piece of written copy to spot and correct the mistakes before it's distributed. It's a highly skilled job, and with our help you could turn it into a promising career.

Whether you already work in the publishing, marketing or printing industry, or you want to work from home as a freelance proofreader, you'll find our Professional Proofreader course is the ideal choice.

The course covers everything from using marks and symbols, to spelling and grammar, to layout and design; it will even help you understand the editing process. This really can be a rewarding career, so why not take up the challenge with ICS today!

KeyTopics
Introduction to Proofreading
Using Marks & Terms
Spelling & Grammar
Capitals & House Styles
Layout & Design
The Professional Approach
The World of Freelance

Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.

Study Time
80 hours approx. For example: 7 hours per week to complete in 3 months, or 1.5 hours per week to complete in 12 months. Study as little or as much as you wish.

Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your coursework and with any questions you may have. Plus our team of student advisors are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%.

Exam Details
This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.

Qualification
ICS Diploma in Proofreading

What our students say
"The course notes were very good - extremely comprehensive and clear. If I had any queries, I found my tutor was useful; but to be honest, I only had to get in touch two or three times." Darren Gates, ICS Graduate

Key Jobs
This course can help you prepare to become a freelance proofreader.

Free With Course
An ICS Study Pack which contains a document wallet, sticky notes, ball pen, highlighter and ruler to help you get started on your course.

Further Reading
There is no specific recommended reading for this course, but you may wish to read widely around your subject to enhance your knowledge as you progress.