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Web accessibility refers to the practice of making web sites accessible to all users, especially those with disabilities. If you are involved in the creation or management of web sites this course wi... more information   send enquiry

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In this comprehensive editing course, you’ll work on examples from fiction, academic texts, reference books and even instruction manuals. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to approach anything... more information   send enquiry

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If you edit illustrated books you need a range of advanced skills that aren't automatically part of an editor's basic training. These include, writing and editing picture captions, dealing with permis... more information   send enquiry

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If you are thinking of moving to InDesign, or need to quickly covert to the new software, this fast-paced course will provide an introduction to the features and benefits of InDesign. It will also hel... more information   send enquiry

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Grammar at Work is an online course that takes you from the most basic through to the more complex elements of English grammar. Written by John Seely, it’s a fun and flexible way to learn as much as y... more information   send enquiry

This one-day course begins with an overview of how Illustrator works and then uses exercises to show you how to get the most out of it. The first exercise will show you how logos and illustrations ar... more information   send enquiry

If you are intending to create your own InDesign documents from inception to printing, or will be checking and editing documents created by others, this course will show you how to be effective from t... more information   send enquiry

Adobe Photoshop is a powerful and flexible package; the standard image manipulation software for paper and electronic publishers. This course is intended for designers, editors and production staff, ... more information   send enquiry

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This well-established course has helped many editors to examine and improve their management of editorial freelances. You'll learn how to source the most appropriate freelances, give accurate briefing... more information   send enquiry

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In just one day you'll learn how to find and select pictures, monitor their progress within a project, work within photographic and art copyright, develop a system for storing and recording pictures a... more information   send enquiry

Picture research – the process of finding and selecting pictures for all kinds of publications – is a profession that requires a broad range of skills. This course covers everything you need to know, ... more information   send enquiry

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This popular course will give you confidence in proofreading, familiarity with proofreaders' marks, an understanding of the terms used and an appreciation of the costs involved. Whether you're a comp... more information   send enquiry

This fast-paced course is for all those organisations outside mainstream publishing who nevertheless produce written material that has to be accurate. The day is firmly grounded in the needs of organi... more information   send enquiry

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This practical course, although not a creative writing course, is based on the premise that there is a set of processes and techniques that can help all of us write better and with greater confidence.... more information   send enquiry

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