General Publishing Copyediting Training Course

(Books and Journals)

Live Class with Instructor

Course Overview

This comprehensive Publishing and Copyediting Training Program is designed to equip participants with the essential skills, techniques, and professional standards required in the editing and publishing industry. The course provides an in-depth understanding of grammar, style, structure, and document consistency—covering both print and digital formats.

Course Duration: 162 hours

This Course Covers Version(s):

Participants will learn how to edit various types of content, such as books, journal articles, and professional documents, while mastering the use of style guides, editing tools, and copyediting and proofreading techniques.Through practical exercises, guided discussions, and final assessments, this program prepares learners for real-world editorial tasks and certification as competent copy editors.

Digital Course Manual

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Understand the publishing process and the key roles involved in producing print and digital content.
• Apply core grammar, punctuation, and syntax rules to ensure clarity and correctness in text.
• Identify and correct errors in spelling, usage, and word choice.
• Follow and apply style guides and create style sheets for consistent editorial standards.
• Maintain consistency in tone, formatting, and structure across multiple document types.
• Edit for readability and flow, improving the quality and engagement of written materials.
• Conduct basic fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility.
• Edit both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, understanding the nuances of each.
• Copyedit and format academic and book and journal articles according to professional standards.
• Proofread documents effectively before publication or submission.
• Use modern editing tools and software to streamline editorial work.
• Demonstrate competence through practical assessments and earn certification upon successful completion.

Course Prerequisites
Students must follow the prescribed sequence of modules and complete each one before enrolling in the next.

Course Audience
This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of copyediting for books, journals, and other publications used in the BPO publishing industries and even for non-BPO industries like blogs, websites, theses, school projects, and other documents. Gain practical skills to refine written content, ensure accuracy and consistency, and produce clear, professional-quality documents.

Course Outline

Module Number

Topics

Duration

1

Introduction to Publishing and Copyediting

1 hr

2

Core Grammar and Sentence Correction

80 hrs

3

Spelling, Usage, and Word Choice

3 hrs

4

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5

Style Guides and Style Sheets

48 hrs

6

Consistency and Formatting

10 hrs

7

Editing for Readability

2 hrs

8

Fact-Checking

1 hrs

9

Editing Books (Fiction and Nonfiction)

2 hrs

2 hrs

Editing Journal Articles

10

11

Working with Documents

4 hrs

12

Proofreading

2 hrs

1 hrs

Tools for Editors

13

14

Review on the topics being discussed for Books and Journals

3 hrs

15

Final Examination and Certification

3 hrs

Certification
Earn your TriEdge Certification at the end of the program—a mark of excellence that validates your skills and readiness for professional copyediting work across the BPO and non-BPO industries.