Thrive in your career
with flexible courses
Learn with the experts
The Publishing Training Centre (PTC) has trained thousands of people working in the publishing industry, and beyond, for over 40 years. Our top-quality courses are run by tutors who are experts in their field, with years of experience.
Whether you want to gain new skills to work in publishing or boost your existing skillset to advance in your career, we are here to help. Learn from home with self-study courses, or from any convenient location with virtual courses.
If you have more than five people to train in a specific discipline, why not consider In-Company Training? It offers an exclusive, cost-effective, off-the-shelf delivery of an existing course or one tailored to your needs.
Self-study courses
Study from home to be a qualified proofreader, copy-editor or copywriter in publishing, with a tutor-guided course. Or develop your editorial knowledge with our e-learning modules, specialist courses designed to improve an editor’s working life.
LEARN MOREVirtual courses
Learn online from industry experts and boost your career with new skills to use immediately. Convenient half-day sessions delivered via Zoom.
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Upcoming virtual courses
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Train for a career in publishing with top self-study courses
at your own pace
of a personal tutor
Essential Proofreading
Go from beginner to qualified, market-ready proofreader in one step.
Essential Copy-Editing
Gain the fundamental skills, theoretical knowledge and in-depth experience to be a professional copy-editor.
Creative Copywriting
Packed with practical tips and tried-and-tested techniques, gain the tools you need for a successful career in copywriting.
Essential Grammar
Learn the basics through to the more complex elements of UK English grammar.
Save up to £120 with the Freelance Package
Enrol on a self-study course and get 50% off Essential Grammar + two free online modules
Upskill with virtual courses
Delivered by industry experts online via Zoom, our virtual courses provide specific learning outcomes and are designed to make an immediate, positive difference in your role.
Attendees will need a computer with a camera and audio. Class sizes are limited, to ensure that delegates get the most out of the course, with a high quality of interaction.
Digital
Be more effective, and create maximum impact, with your digital and website projects.
Editorial
Achieve editorial excellence with entry level and more advanced courses. For those with an editorial role in a publishing house or any other business.
Marketing
Revitalise your marketing projects with these entry-level and more advanced courses.
People management
Gain the skills to manage, or negotiate with, people successfully and confidently.
Sales
Gain the skills and confidence to negotiate or present on video, effectively and successfully.
Transferable skills
Gain the skills and confidence to negotiate or present on video, effectively and successfully.
Get in touch
For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact us via phone or email.
Call: +44 (0) 20 8874 2718 or email:
Get in touch
For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact us via phone or email.
Call: +44 (0) 20 8874 2718 or email: