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Professional training course · CWS-016

Editing and Proofreading Skills

Errors in documents damage credibility and can cause misunderstandings or legal problems. Editing and proofreading improve clarity, accuracy and consistency. This LLMI…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 13Upcoming dates
  • 6Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Editing and Proofreading Skills
Next classroom session Barcelona 14 - 18 Dec 2026 · £3,850 Next in London London 17 - 21 May 2027 · £2,750

Course overview

Why Attend

Errors in documents damage credibility and can cause misunderstandings or legal problems. Editing and proofreading improve clarity, accuracy and consistency.

This LLMI course covers levels of editing, structural and line editing, grammar and punctuation essentials, consistency and style guides, proofreading techniques, editing others' work tactfully and using digital tools. Participants edit a range of business documents.

Course Objectives

Distinguish levels of editing

Improve structure and flow

Correct grammar and punctuation

Apply style guides consistently

Proofread systematically

Give constructive editorial feedback

Target Audience

Editors and writers

Administrative professionals

Communication staff

Report writers

Translators

Quality reviewers

Course Methodology

Editing exercises

Proofreading drills

Style guide work

Peer review

Feedback

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Editing Levels
    • Structural editing
    • Line editing
    • Copy editing
    • Proofreading
    • Exercise: Editing levels
  2. 2Day 2: Structure and Flow
    • Logical structure
    • Paragraphs
    • Transitions
    • Conciseness
    • Workshop: Structural edit
  3. 3Day 3: Grammar and Punctuation
    • Common errors
    • Punctuation
    • Agreement
    • Word choice
    • Exercise: Error correction
  4. 4Day 4: Consistency and Style
    • Style guides
    • Numbers and dates
    • Terminology
    • Formatting
    • Lab: Applying a style guide
  5. 5Day 5: Proofreading and Feedback
    • Proofreading techniques
    • Digital tools
    • Giving feedback
    • Final checks
    • Capstone: Full document edit

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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December 2026
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Italy flag RomeItaly · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Editing and Proofreading Skills course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Editing and Proofreading Skills course?

The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, London, Geneva.

Can I take Editing and Proofreading Skills online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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