Program Overview

Grammar and Punctuation (Micro-credential)

Overview

Delve into the world of grammar and punctuation with this micro-credential. Expand your knowledge of how language is structured. Study flexibly by allowing this course to fit around your other commitments.

Details

Level

5

Duration

10 weeks

Domestic Fees

$705 (indicative for 2025 intake)

Flexible Study Options

This micro-credential and the Copy-Editing 1 micro-credential are worth five credits each. You can enrol in both or do them separately. If you plan to do both, the Grammar and Punctuation micro-credential will help to prepare you for the Copy-Editing one, so it’s a good idea to do it first.

These micro-credentials have been developed for flexible self-directed study at your own pace. They are delivered online, and there are no classes to attend.

Study hours: Approximately 50 hours total (5 hours per week).

It is possible to complete each micro-credential in fewer than 10 weeks if you want to, as long as you complete learning activities, online discussions and three short assessments by the end of the course.

What You Will Learn

The Grammar and Punctuation (Micro-credential) covers:

Sentence Structure, and How It Shapes Punctuation

• Parts of speech
• Subjects and objects
• Clauses and phrases
• Types of sentences
• Conjunctions
• Pronouns, including "who" and "whom"

Punctuation

• Full stops
• Apostrophes
• Commas
• Colons
• Semi-colons
• Dashes
• Exclamation and question marks

Capitalisation

Common Trouble Spots

Useful Resources

Entry Requirements

Open entry.

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