Course Introduction
Course Summary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE FEES
Course Description
Advance Your Writing Career with Professional Precision
Our Advanced Professional Writing and Editing course is designed for experienced writers who want to refine their skills and become experts in various writing styles and formats. This comprehensive course will give you the tools to confidently produce polished, error-free work that meets professional standards, whether you’re in a corporate role, media, or creative industry.
What You’ll Be Able to Do in Your Job Role
This course goes beyond the basics, empowering you to take your writing and editing abilities to new heights. You’ll be equipped to tackle advanced writing tasks and apply your skills directly in a range of professional contexts.
- Write for Diverse Markets and Audiences: You’ll develop the skills to produce high-quality writing tailored to different markets, whether it’s corporate communications, technical manuals, or creative writing. This will enable you to adapt your writing style to various formats and audiences, making your work versatile and effective.
- Perfect Your Editing Skills for Precision and Professionalism: You’ll learn advanced editing techniques, ensuring your work is polished, clear, and free from errors. This includes mastering grammar, punctuation, and style guides, allowing you to consistently produce content that meets the highest professional standards.
- Create Compelling Corporate and Technical Documents: In your role, writing clear and effective business documents is crucial. This course will teach you how to produce well-structured corporate communications, technical materials, and instructional writing, making you a valuable asset in any business or technical environment.
- Confidently Craft Non-Fiction and PR Materials: Whether you’re writing for public relations or non-fiction projects, you’ll learn how to communicate with authority and clarity. This includes planning and developing communication strategies, producing internal publications, and writing reports that effectively convey your message.
- Explore Creative and Screenwriting Techniques: For those in creative industries, you’ll gain advanced skills in short story writing, screenwriting, and using myths and symbols in storytelling. This will enhance your ability to craft compelling narratives, whether for publication or screen projects.
- Manage and Edit Content for Web and Publications: As digital content grows, your ability to produce and maintain web content is essential. You’ll be equipped to design, publish, and update website content, ensuring it remains relevant and engaging to your audience.
Flexible, Self-Paced Learning – Study Anywhere, Anytime
Our flexible, online learning platform allows you to study at your own pace, fitting your course around your professional and personal commitments. Start your learning journey when it suits you, and gain the skills you need to thrive in your writing career.
Take the Next Step in Your Writing Career Today
Ready to elevate your writing and editing skills? Call us on +61 1300 783 283 to enrol today and begin your path to becoming a professional writing expert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Australian College online courses nationally recognised?
Australian College is a Registered Training Organisation, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All of our Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited as nationally recognised qualifications. We also offer professional development courses which are not accredited nor nationally recognised but provide you the opportunity to improve on your existing skills.
Regular Contact from Us. Yes – We Call You!
Australian College is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Student Support team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you regularly to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning. After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study. You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind, we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need. Study online - not alone and be supported every step of the way!
Access to Course Materials
All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits them. Online course login details are provided via email as soon as the enrolment details are finalised. Online learners can: ● Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7 ● Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback ● Update their contact details
No Exams and lots of Help
There are no stressful exams. Our assessments are thorough but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away. Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs. Once you start your course, you will be issued your course timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.
Start and study anytime – Enjoy the flexibility
Australian College does not have strict starting dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your course. Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.
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Course Summary
| Course Code | PWE |
|---|---|
| Qualification gained | Australian College Course of Professional Writing (Advanced Writing and Editing) |
| Study mode | Flexible delivery online |
| Flexible duration | Up to 12 months |
| Study load | Self-paced |
| Start date | Start anytime |
| Assessment method | Short answer questions, writing assessments, editing tasks |
| Nationally recognised | No |
| Course units | Module 1 – Writing Skills
Reading 1 – Overview of the Writing Industry Reading 2 – Editing: Grammar I Reading 3 – Editing: Grammar II
Module 2 – Non-Fiction Writing Reading 1 – Non-Fiction Reading 2 – Writing for Public Relations I Reading 3 – Writing for Public Relations II
Module 3 – Writing for Industry Reading 1 – Corporate Writing Reading 2 – Technical Writing Reading 3 – Writing Content for the Web
Module 4 – Creative Writing Reading 1 – Short Story Writing I Reading 2 – Short Story Writing II Reading 3 – Writing and Mythology Reading 4 – Myths and Symbols in Writing
Module 5 – Writing for a Market Reading 1 – Screenwriting I Reading 2 – Screenwriting II Reading 3 – Role of the Editor |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
- A good command of written English
- Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week
If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.