Proofreading is a highly marketable skill.

Sharpen your eagle eyes. Produce error-free writing.

The "Proofreading Skill Builder Pro" online training course introduces participants to the discipline of proofreading. What is proofreading? What is the job function of a proofreader? Each video lesson, exercise and quiz reflect the essential, fundamental duties of a proofreader.

In addition to being a highly sought after skill for a variety of projects and departments, learning to proofread can also increase your employment or business prospects. Since even simple mistakes can be costly, companies strive to produce and publish error-free documents to preserve their reputation and credibility, thus creating more opportunities for proofreaders and editors.

As a result of taking this class, you will:
  • Identify and correct common writing errors.
  • Increase your grammar skills.
  • Develop marketable writing and communication skills.

What You Get

Business professionals or employees taking this class for training purposes have pre-determined days of access to complete the course and receive certificates, in accordance with group enrollment procedures. The instructor retains all copyright ownership for all of the materials presented in this course. Any resources not directly written by the instructor are duly noted and properly cited. Students are expected to abide by fair use laws when printing course materials. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.

  • Video Lessons
    Lecture Slides
    Quizzes
    PDF Handouts
    Weekly Reminder Emails

  • Bonus eBook
    Certificate of Completion

  • Duration: 1 year (from the first day you enter the class)

Course Curriculum

    1. Video: Proofreading Tips

    2. Slides: Proofreading Tips

    3. On-screen Exercise #1

    4. Answers: On-screen #1

    5. Quiz: Proofing Tips

    1. Video: Proofreading Strategies

    2. Slides: Proofreading Strategies

    3. On-screen Exercise #2

    4. Answers: On-screen #2

    5. Quiz: Sample Agenda

    1. Video: Proofreading Prep

    2. Slides: Proofreading Prep

    3. Practice: Sample Email

    1. Video: Proofreading Essentials

    2. Slides: Proofreading Essentials

    3. Warm-Up Exercise

    4. Answers: Exercise

About this course

  • 32 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Your Instructor

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”--Albert Einstein

(Dr.) Ashan R. Hampton

Director/Instructor

Ashan R. Hampton is currently the Distance Education Coordinator for Arkansas Adult Education after serving as an English instructor in higher education for several years. Ashan proudly cherishes the distinction of being the first Black female graduate of the Donaghey Scholars Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, under the direction of Dr. C. Earl Ramsey, Emeritus. As of August 2024, Ashan is working toward her Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Adult Education through Capella University while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Outside of academics, Ashan worked for short stints as a technical writer, website designer, digital content coordinator, proofreader, and legal editor. She is also a published author with multiple books on a variety of writing topics, now available on Amazon, Lulu, and other popular booksellers. All book titles and ordering information are posted on her website at: www.arhampton.com.