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** Editing an editing program for editors? Challenge accepted!
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I like to think I'm a pretty decent editor.
I spent a few years as the managing editor of poynter.org ([link removed]) . I've created curriculum that's been widely used in college journalism courses. And in 20-plus years of eyeballing other journalists' work, I've added that clutch "L" in "public" more than once.
But in an effort to really test my skills, I recently helped create — get this! — an editing certification ([link removed]) for editors in partnership with a professional editing organization. No pressure, right? So how did we do?
You tell me, if you decide to enroll in the new Poynter ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing ([link removed]) .
Enrollees will get a thorough grounding in ethics, law, advanced grammar and techniques for working with writers. You'll also discover the productivity methods favored by WIRED's special projects editor, the advice a senior editor at the LA Times gives over and over, and the best ways to avoid the wrong side of a subpoena, according to CNN's legal counsel.
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And let me know if, God forbid, you spot a typo.
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** Poynter ACES Intermediate Certificate in Editing (new for 2024)
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Start any time
This seven-course, asynchronous certification program expands on our introductory certificate (see below).
It offers a thorough grounding in the skills editors need to succeed in today's news, corporate and freelance environments. Participants will focus on:

* Improving grammar
* Working with writers
* Getting more efficient and staying organized
* Understanding legal issues
* Verifying visuals online
* Considering ethical dilemmas
* Editing data

This go-at-your-own-pace certification program is one of our most popular and is highly regarded in the industry.
Cost: $250 or $175 for ACES members.
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Poynter ACES Introductory Certificate in Editing
Self-directed certificate, start any time
Before you dive into the intermediate certificate, ([link removed]) consider enrolling in our introductory level certification, which was refreshed in 2023 and ranks among our all-time most popular online courses.
Brought to you by Poynter and ACES: The Society for Editing, this introductory editing certification will teach you powerful techniques to help you and your organization:

* Achieve greater communications clarity
* Embrace accuracy and verification
* Perfect your grammar, word use and style

Cost: $150 or $99 for ACES members.
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Lead with Influence (2024)
February, June and October
This virtual leadership training is made for those who want to flex their organizational muscle, but who have no direct reports — leaders who manage big responsibilities like processes, products or platforms.
This four-session workshop was originally designed to help women and nonbinary journalists use their social capital to lead with influence. Due to industry-wide demand, it's being offered three times in 2024:

* All gender identities: Wednesdays in February ([link removed])
* Women and nonbinary journalists: Mondays in June ([link removed])
* All gender identities: Wednesdays in October ([link removed])

Apply now for the session that best fits your needs and timeline.
Cost: $600.
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Transforming Local Crime Reporting Into Public Safety Journalism (2024)
March 19-Sept. 17, 2024
This 24-week virtual course teaches change management to newsroom teams that want to overhaul their criminal justice reporting. Each team will receive feedback and consulting from experts.
With a retail price of more than $10,000, this course is being offered for just $1,000 to U.S.-based newsrooms willing to commit two hours per week on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Eastern. Applications are open to teams of three to six people, including one front-line journalist and one manager with the ability to influence policy.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until Jan. 30, but apply early! This course will fill up quickly.
Cost: $1,000.
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