How do I choose a course?

Because everyone learns differently, we offer three options for most of these editing courses, so you can have choices.

• Digital Curriculum—This option includes the lesson material in PDF format. There is no group interaction or homework assignments, but students will receive limited instructor feedback. Students can do the optional homework assignments, and answer keys are available when appropriate. Purchase and download the course material to learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. Be sure to check out the Digital Curriculum Bundles, which include two or more related curriculums bundled together at a discount.
• Group Instruction—This option includes the lesson material, optional homework, additional instructor handouts, an email group to learn from other students, and direct feedback from the instructor. Group Courses are scheduled throughout the year and administered via Groups.io.
• One-on-One Instruction—This option includes the lesson material, homework assignments, additional instructor handouts, and individual feedback from the instructor. This option is available throughout the year and scheduled directly with the instructor.

Course Designation—All editing courses are placed into one of four levels:

• Basic—These courses will give yo an introduction to the topic. All levels of editors, especially beginners, may be interested in basic courses. There are no prerequisites.
• Intermediate—Students may find these courses appropriate for beginner editors but they are geared toward intermediate editors; they may have prerequisites.
• Advanced—These are advanced courses and have prerequisites. 
• Some courses have no designation. These are specialty or stand-alone courses, which don’t offer further levels of learning.

Questions about what type of course is best for you? Email Director@PENinstitute.com.

For more learning opportunities, please visit the PENCON page, where you can purchase sessions from previous years. 

Boot Camp 401 courses are unique. They are designed to give students real-life experience editing material. They are hands-on courses to give you confidence and experience in editing. There are no lessons—only editing exercises that are reviewed by an experienced editor who will give you feedback. Ideally, students should take the 101, 201, and 301 track of courses before registering for a Boot Camp course.