These individual courses are designed to help you gain a competitive advantage by building skills in areas that require attention to detail and specialized knowledge. They provide tailored learning paths that cater to a variety of specific skills.
At a Glance
Enrollment:
Open enrollment
Length:
6–7 weeks Meets once a week
Format:
Online
Investment:
$1,500 per course
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Have a Competitive Edge with In-Demand Skills
Our Standalone Editing courses provide professional development in response to the evolving skill requirements in the job market. These specialized courses address the need to expand beyond a curriculum in manuscript editing and encompass a wider spectrum of competencies. They provide tailored learning paths that cater to a variety of specific needs of professional development in editing.
Students will have ongoing training opportunities to stay relevant and grow skills to work across sectors and roles. These courses will continue to grow and evolve to meet the demands of a growing and evolving field.
These individual courses are meant to enhance your training outside of our full Editing certificate program. You can take them at any time. They complement what you learn in our core and elective courses within the certificate program but can also stand on their own as focused coursework.
Learn how to verify data, names, places, and statistics to ensure the accuracy of manuscripts and the veracity of claims made by authors.
In an age when so many writers rely on secondary or tertiary sources, unverified websites, and artificial intelligence to help create manuscripts, it is more important than ever for editors to ensure that texts are accurate. This course will teach you how to differentiate reliable and unreliable sources; which editorial points should be verified; how to identify common errors in facts, data, and statistics; and a wealth of other editing and business skills.
You will dig deeper into the details to ensure the facts are correctly stated and referenced. This will further your editing abilities and help you build a reputation as an in-demand editor.
Learn strategies for building author relationships, managing editorial projects, and retaining and attracting clients.
With real-world examples and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to navigate common challenges in author-editor relationships, from setting clear boundaries to addressing concerns with diplomacy. By developing a strong foundation in both communication and business practices, you’ll be better equipped to manage projects efficiently, foster trust with clients, and thrive in the competitive field of editing.
Learn advanced editing techniques tailored to legal documents including briefs, contracts, and correspondence.
Strong writing is the foundation of effective legal advocacy. This course equips lawyers with the tools to refine their writing for clarity, precision, and persuasiveness. Through hands-on exercises and expert feedback, you’ll master the art of eliminating redundancies, structuring arguments logically, and using plain language to enhance readability.
Join a Distinguished Editing Community
Our welcoming and supportive community will challenge you, motivate you, and help you build connections with like-minded learners. You become part of an extensive network of editors, writers, and industry professionals. There are opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth, helping you advance your career.
Well-Placed Instructors at a Premier University
Our instructors have worked as freelancers, consultants, and in-house editorial and production managers at industry-leading publishing houses and have extensive experience working with The Chicago Manual of Style—including consulting on new editions. They are active practitioners with long-standing careers and understand the technical and professional demands of the publishing industry, which helps foster in-demand career development. They also have a wealth of contacts and resources.
Kelli Christiansen, Editing instructor
When students tell me I made grammar fun, that really pleases me. Because, at its core, grammar is the basis of all communication.
Before taking courses, you edit just on what you think sounds right. But having legitimate tools and knowing the reasons why something is wrong—that was totally different.
After successful completion of these courses, you will receive a course badge certified by the University of Chicago to recognize your achievement.
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Special Rates
Current members of certain professional associations are eligible for a 10 percent tuition reduction.
Alumni Scholarship
If you have already completed a certificate program at UChicago Professional, you are eligible to receive our 20 percent Alumni Scholarship toward this standalone course.
