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Core Publishing Skills (12)
Advanced Copy-Editing
A masterclass for experienced copy-editors that hones their skills in comprehension, structure and consistency.
Advanced Proofreading
A masterclass for those who want to apply their existing proofreading skills to challenging texts and learn advanced decision-making strategies.
Content Strategy for the Web
A practical course that will ensure that the content on your website works effectively and efficiently.
Copyright – How to Get What You Need in the Digital Age
The ideal course for anyone managing rights and licensing: in the digital environment it’s more important than ever to know who has the rights to content and who can exploit it.
Copywriting for Publishers
Explore when, where and how smart copywriting can boost the performance of your book marketing projects.
Editorial Skills for Business
Editing and proofreading designed specifically for non-publishing organisations
Introduction to Editorial Skills: Copy-Editing and Proofreading
This entry-level, three-step course offers a thorough introduction to the key publishing skills of copy-editing and proofreading.
Progress in Editorial Skills: Copy-Editing and Proofreading
This intermediate level, three-step course takes print and digital copy-editing and proofreading to the next level, instilling the confidence to deal with even the trickiest editorial challenges.
Rewriting and Substantive Editing (Non-Fiction)
A one-day masterclass to help editors rewrite text and restructure a manuscript, while retaining the author's voice.
Understanding Project Management
Acquire project management tools to enable you to deliver all your priorities, on time and on budget.
Working with Authors
Find out how to get the best from your authors, and get your manuscript on time, on budget and on brief.
Writing for the Web
Discover vital ways to make digital content more readable, searchable and findable, using up-to-the-minute research.
Soft Skills in Publishing (5)
Marketing (4)
Content Strategy for the Web
A practical course that will ensure that the content on your website works effectively and efficiently.
Copywriting for Publishers
Explore when, where and how smart copywriting can boost the performance of your book marketing projects.
Introduction to Marketing
This introductory course is designed to enable those new to marketing to understand their role and learn how to spend time and resources effectively.
Writing for the Web
Discover vital ways to make digital content more readable, searchable and findable, using up-to-the-minute research.
Project Planning and Management (5)
Digital Project Management
Agile, iterative, Lean, Kanban; acquire the skills needed for effective project management of digital products.
Editorial Project Management
Learn how to complete editorial projects on time and on budget.
Getting to Grips with People Management in Publishing
Publishing houses are full of smart, inquisitive people, who can be cynical about traditional management techniques and organisational hierarchies. This presents a particular challenge for first time managers.
Negotiating for a Win-Win Outcome
Gain an understanding of the structure negotiations take, the behaviours which work best and the ways you can get the outcome you need.
Understanding Project Management
Acquire project management tools to enable you to deliver all your priorities, on time and on budget.
Strategy and List Building (2)
Commissioning and List Management
This is the definitive course for commissioning editors who seek the skills necessary to build growing, profitable publishing lists.
Publishing Strategy Toolkit
An intensive course on competitive strategy for commissioning editors with at least two years' experience.