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Proofreading Intro Course

Develop the accuracy and attention to detail needed to proofread professionally.

A practical one-day course covering proofreading marks, grammar, punctuation and process.

Develop the accuracy and attention to detail needed to proofread professionally. A practical one-day course covering proofreading marks, grammar, punctuation and process.

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9.7/10 Satisfaction
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Proofreading Intro training course

Proofreading Intro Course

All Proofreading courses

Errors and inconsistencies with spelling, grammar, and punctuation can distract from your message and undermine your work.

This practical course will give you the tools to identify and correct errors in your written content.

You will learn professional English language proofreading techniques to ensure accuracy and clarity in your work including how to identify and correct punctuation and grammar errors.

This course is ideal for anyone who produces written content for print or online platforms.

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Course dates

Course dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You pay
9 December 2026 Wed Online Available £399 £50 £349 + VAT
12 February 2027 Fri Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
6 April 2027 Tue Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
8 June 2027 Tue Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
28 July 2027 Wed Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
24 September 2027 Fri Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
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Course dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You pay
9 December 2026 Wed Online Available £399 £50 £349 + VAT
12 February 2027 Fri Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
6 April 2027 Tue Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
8 June 2027 Tue Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
28 July 2027 Wed Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
24 September 2027 Fri Online Available £399 £399 + VAT

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Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.

Course dates

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9 December 2026

Wed

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
£50
You pay
£349 + VAT

12 February 2027

Fri

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

6 April 2027

Tue

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

8 June 2027

Tue

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

28 July 2027

Wed

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

24 September 2027

Fri

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

Course outline

1

Introduction

Functions of a proofreader

Approaches to proofreading

How to read thoroughly and accurately

Proofreading on paper and on screen

2

Proofreading and editing marks

Understanding proofreader's marks and terminology

Commonly used terms: ens, ems, points, picas

Different types of proof

The dangers of relying on grammar or spelling checkers

Keeping a proofreading checklist

3

Spotting mistakes

Dealing with tables and complicated pages

How to read and correct page proofs

Cutting and making lines

4

Punctuation

Punctuation marks defined

Common punctuation errors

Deviating from the usual proofreading rules

Spelling and punctuation tips

Regularly misspelt words

5

Grammar

Avoiding common errors

Changes in current usage

6

Avoiding common pitfalls

Misspelling headlines

Wrong telephone numbers or email addresses

Incorrect prices

Misplaced headlines or captions

610 Reviews
9.7/10 Satisfaction
99.3% Recommend

Piers was excellent. Very interesting and kind

Yasha – 14 October 2026

Good mix of information and exercises so I felt engaged throughout

Bonnie – 14 October 2026

I found the whole session informative and easy to follow, it highlighted all the aspects of grammar and punctuation I need to brush up on!

Kate – 14 October 2026

The course was just me and another attendee, but Piers made the course interesting and fun. The resources and slide deck were really inform…

Scarlett – 8 June 2026

The venue was central and easy to get to. The lunch was just perfect. The structure of the course content was excellent, the pace was just…

Joanne – 24 November 2025

Very informative examples, presentation and knowledge. Allowed me to work at my own pace.

Georgina – 31 October 2025

Rosie was a really fantastic and patient teacher

Stephen F – 27 October 2025

Excellent and engaging delivery. I have learnt useful tools and methods that I will definitely be using in my day-job.

Chris – 27 October 2025

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