Want to compare training courses? The Australian standards for editing practice describes the knowledge and skills expected of competent editors. See how well the learning objectives of your potential course measure up.

Local editing and proofreading courses

Our Society runs courses in copy editing and proofreading from time to time: see the News page.

University courses

While we do not endorse other courses, some universities offer post-graduate courses. The list below includes only courses which do not require attendance at an interstate campus.

• University of Southern Queensland offers Graduate Certificate and Masters programs in Editing and Publishing both of which can be studied online, with no attendance requirement.
• Macquarie University offers a Graduate Certificate in Editing and Electronic Publishing.

Australian Publishers’ Association courses

The APA runs a range of courses relevant to editors (most often in Melbourne and Sydney). For more information, including how to book, visit the Australian Publishers Association website.