February and March 2016 at the PTC
The winter programme of Short Courses has 19 individual courses commencing with Editorial Project Management on February 1 & 2 and concluding with Content Strategy for the Web on March 23rd. The programme amounts to 28 days of training and affords the opportunity for up 238 delegates to fine tune their skills and improve business performance.
Three highlights are
Introduction to Editorial Skills – a two-day course starting February 4
Learn how to
- use the key skills of copy-editing and proofreading on various different types of content
- understand how different methods of working impact editorial workflow
- appreciate how the roles of copy-editor and proofreader fit within today's publishing process.
Publishing in the Digital Age - a three-day course starting on February 29
Learn how to
- define new business models
- identify software options
- apply project management processes
- recognise the steps involved in the development of digital products
- ensure that teams contain the right mix of skills to gain a competitive advantage.
Commissioning and List Management – a four-day residential course starting March 14
The definitive course for commissioning editors in educational, academic or professional publishing who want to build profitable lists. If you're an editor with responsibility for acquisitions and list-building in educational, academic or professional publishing, this unique programme – an intensive residential course – will give you the best possible start.