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Learn to polish written copy and improve the quality of any content with an Editing Certificate
Everyone needs an editor. The demand for professionals who can ensure communications are clear, correct and concise has never been higher. Advance your career and polish your skills with one of our editing certificates. We offer classes that fit your schedule, with online asynchronous or blended learning formats.
Build the skills to help you break into the growing field of editing.
Learn from experienced and award-winning industry professionals who are eager to share their knowledge with you.
Flexible and convenient formats that make learning convenient.
Hear from instructor Ingrid Emerick about the Certificate in Editing at the University of Washington and how it can prepare you to enter the growing field of editing.
Gain the versatile array of skills employers are looking for in today’s editors. Sharpen your editorial eye and hone your proofreading skills by equipping yourself with key techniques for developmental editing, copyediting, line editing, structural editing, content editing and collaborating with writers.
You’ll develop the expertise to transform a rough draft, whether it is web copy, a book-length manuscript or short-form media, into a polished piece. Our comprehensive curriculum will also teach you how to create a style guide from scratch, hone your skills on real-world editing projects and provide strategies on finding the best professional environment for you.
56%
Portion of certificate alumni working in a field related to editing.
Top Alumni Employers
University of Washington, Amazon, Girl Friday Productions and University of Maryland.
28%
Projected annual job growth for editors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area between 2021–2031.
Source: Lightcast
Matt is a 2022 UWPCE Instructional Award Excellence Award winner and has 15 years of experience as an editor.
Ingrid is an award-winning instructor with more than 20 years of experience in book publishing.
Christy is a renowned editor and writer, providing her with multiple perspectives on the publishing world.
To view the full list of instructors visit the full program page.
The certificate program changed my life - it changed my direction. And that’s awesome. I get to work for a cause that aligns with my deep values while using editing and writing skills that just get sharper and more effective. AL SMITH, certificate in Editing graduate
The certificate program changed my life - it changed my direction. And that’s awesome. I get to work for a cause that aligns with my deep values while using editing and writing skills that just get sharper and more effective.
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