Program Overview

Program Overview

The Freelancing for Editors course is designed to introduce students to the basics of running a freelance editing business. This course challenges students to view themselves as both editors and small business owners, exploring topics such as managing cash flow, finding new clients, choosing a specialty, marketing their business, and charging GST.

Course Details

• Location: Online
• Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
• Duration: 3 weeks
• Tuition: $375
• Can be applied to: Editing Certificate

Upcoming Offerings

The course is offered at various times throughout the year. The upcoming offerings include:

• Start Date: Wed, Mar 25, 2026
  • Schedule: Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 14 (self-paced within deadlines)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Heidi Turner
  • Cost: $375.00
  • Seats Available: 23
• Start Date: Wed, Jun 10, 2026
  • Schedule: Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 30 (self-paced within deadlines)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: -
  • Cost: $375.00
  • Seats Available: 24

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Write their business plan
• Write a contract that addresses potentially problematic situations
• Identify various methods of managing cash flow

Course Structure

Students can expect to spend 6–10 hours per week on coursework, including:

• Readings
• Discussions
• Exercises
• Assignments Evaluation will be based on:
• Assignments
• Participation in discussions

Learning Materials

No textbook is required, as all course materials will be provided online. Recommended reading includes:

• Primary: Lima, P. Six-Figure Freelancer: How to find, price and manage corporate writing assignments. 4th edition. Paul Lima Presents, 2014. ISBN
• Secondary: Foote, C.S. The Business Side of Creativity: The complete guide to running a small graphics design or communications business. 3rd updated edition. W.W. Norton & Co., 2002. ISBN

Technical Requirements

For online courses, students will need:

• A computer with audio and microphone connected to the internet
• Microsoft Word (2010 or newer) and comfort with the Track Changes function
• A printer
• A scanner or camera to create a digital copy of editing examples
• High-speed internet access
• Adobe Acrobat Reader Canvas is the online system used for the course.

English Language Requirements

To succeed in this course, students will need an advanced level of written and spoken English. The recommended minimum IELTS scores are:

• Overall band score: 6.5
• No band below: 6.0
• Writing band score: 8.0 Students unsure about their English language skills are encouraged to complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) before registering for the course. Refunds will not be provided after the course start date if a student's English language skills are deemed inadequate.