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Proofreading Courses

Proofreading courses can help you learn grammar rules, punctuation usage, style consistency, and clarity in writing. You can build skills in identifying errors, improving sentence structure, and enhancing overall readability. Many courses introduce tools like Grammarly and Hemingway, which assist in spotting mistakes and refining text, along with methods for providing constructive feedback on written work.


Popular Proofreading Courses and Certifications


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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Language of Design: Form and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Creative Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    901 reviews

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    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    454 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Speechwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Duke University

    English Composition I

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, English Language, Grammar, Case Studies, Journalism, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides, Qualitative Research, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Redacción de documentos empresariales de gran impacto

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Proofreading, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Writing, Business Communication, Proposal Writing, Editing, Grammar, Target Audience, Professionalism

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    492 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Fondamentaux de l’infographie

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Computer Graphics, Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 2

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, English Language, Literacy, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, English Language, Literacy, Grammar, Higher Education, Communication, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Communication Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, English Language, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Proofreading

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    785 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Reading and Comprehension of Text in English Module 2

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, English Language, Grammar, Graphing, Writing, Language Learning

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular proofreading courses

  • The Language of Design: Form and Meaning: California Institute of the Arts
  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • English Composition I: Duke University
  • Redacción de documentos empresariales de gran impacto: University of California, Irvine
  • Fondamentaux de l’infographie: California Institute of the Arts
  • Just Reading and Writing English 2: Tsinghua University
  • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University
  • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney

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