"Course was thorough and effective"

Course was thorough and effective! I feel confident in my skills after successfully completing the certification. It was not easy, which was exactly what you need to build skills and confidence. The additional tools about starting to freelance are invaluable!

"The lessons were varied and anything…"

The lessons were varied and anything new was added to the course as it became available.

"Module 7: Proofreading Practice"

I know that people learn differently, but I have been hung up on the proofreading practice. I wish there was a better way to do the practice instead of doing so much practice at once. I would also like more feedback about the practice before I submit it at the end.

"great course"

The course was very thorough and I learned a lot. I loved being able to work at my own pace. I recommend this course for anyone wishing to launch a career as a freelance proofreader. Thank you.

"Great content, "iffy" audio"

The content was excellent. I learned a great deal. If I were to change one thing, I would hire a professional script reader for the lessons we listened to. The volume levels were recorded at a low level, and the audio came only through one of my two speakers. A minor criticism, of course. Overall, the course was excellent.

"Great Online Learning Material"

Felt like everything they had for us to learn was great along with links to other helpful items such as tailored books toward Proofreaders or starting your own freelance business. Also, the positive attitudes all around to help you feel comfortable and to succeed. People who graduated from PA have been willing to share their stories and any challenges they went through, along with, their success. I tried a course years ago for another career, and they left you high and try to figure how to get a foot in the door even though they mentioned early in the course they had a little info to help.

"very informative"

very informative

"Advice to Prospective Proofreaders"

The course has prepared me (albeit in a somewhat frustrating way) for proofreading. The frustration comes into play when correcting the practice essays when you are unsure of your corrections and the corrections in the corrected essays confuse you. One thing to remember is that proofreading, like anything related to the Language Arts, is not cut and dry like math is. There can be multiple right answers to proofreading conundrums, so give the best correction you can, with evidence from your style guides, and be on your merry way. Don't agonize. Utilize the Facebook group, but don't get lost in all the posts.

"The class was very informative"

The class was very informative. I found that I procrastinated at times with continuing the process, but glad I finished & passed.

"I would recommend this program"

The class segments are well-organized and clear. I loved that there are many opportunities to practice along the way and many different types of work to practice with at the end. The FB group was helpful to me when I did stumble on something.
I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to become a proofreader or just wants to ensure that their proofreading skills are up to snuff for whatever work they are doing.