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In-company courses

In-company courses

The PTC runs all of its virtual classroom courses as in-company training, along with two other courses that are available as in-company only. The full list of training on offer is below.

All in-company training is prepared for you and your staff, in discussion with the tutor(s), and tailored for your own requirements. The PTC will use your own in-house materials and documents where provided. Training usually takes place at your offices, and can be remote or in person.

If you have any other requirements or would like training in an area that is not listed, we may be able to devise or adapt a course for you. To find out more or to ask for further information, contact us by email or telephone +44 (0)20 8874 2718 for more details.

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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.

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Virtual 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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Train for a career in publishing with top self-study courses

Study from home,
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Gain an industry-recognised qualification

Essential Proofreading

Go from beginner to qualified, market-ready proofreader in one step.

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Essential Copy-Editing

Gain the fundamental skills, theoretical knowledge and in-depth experience to be a professional copy-editor.

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Creative Copywriting

Packed with practical tips and tried-and-tested techniques, gain the tools you need for a successful career in copywriting.

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Essential Grammar

Learn the basics through to the more complex elements of UK English grammar.

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Save up to £120 with the Freelance Package

Enrol on a self-study course and get 50% off Essential Grammar + two free online modules

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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.

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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.

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Marketing

Revitalise your marketing projects with these entry-level and more advanced courses.

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People management

Gain the skills to manage, or negotiate with, people successfully and confidently.

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Project management

Hone your digital, editorial or general project management skills.

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Rights management

Demystify the complex world of copyright in publishing.

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Sales

Gain the skills and confidence to negotiate or present on video, effectively and successfully.

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Transferable skills

Gain the skills and confidence to negotiate or present on video, effectively and successfully.

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For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact us via phone or email.

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For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact us via phone or email.

Call: +44 (0) 20 8874 2718 or email:

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Getting ahead in publishing

Getting ahead in publishing

The PTC Guide to Getting Ahead in Publishing is here to help you to progress in your career. It consists of two components: one from Suzanne Collier, who has worked in the publishing industry for 40 years; and one with Jonathan Donovan, who is Digital Marketing Director at PenguinRandomHouse (PRH).

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Commissioning and List Management for Educational Publishers

Commissioning and List Management for Educational Publishers

Paul Cherry, Publishing Director for UK secondary schools at Hodder Education, shares what, in his experience, is needed to be a successful commissioning editor. He covers the macro level drivers and the day to day tasks, from author relationships to creating value.

The role of Commissioning Editor is a complex and demanding one, but this guide makes it easy to understand both what is involved and whether you would be a good match for the role.

Paul Cherry is the Course Director of the PTC course Commissioning and List Management.

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Marketing in the digital age

Marketing in the digital age

Marketing is suddenly trendy - everyone wants to work in marketing. But what skills do you need to get started, and more importantly, make a success of a career in marketing?

This guide provides the low down on the essential skills that every marketer needs to master; from analytics to social media, to content marketing and email. But importantly we also remind you of the core competencies that must underpin everything you do.

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