Indexing Basics Group Course

$240.00

Have you ever considered how to edit a book index beyond spelling, punctuation, and grammar? This course will cover the basic mechanics of indexing, including what an index is, how to use one, and how to edit a book index. The course will examine index structure, what not to index, selecting indexing terms, indexing software, embedded indexing, editing the index, and finding clients.

After completing this course, you will be able to decide if indexing is a career you want to pursue. It will also give you the necessary skills to edit an index in a book. On completion, you will see the value of an index, especially in academic books.

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Description

Instructor: Jessica McCurdy Crooks

Format: This is the Group Course format, which includes an online discussion board and instructor feedback. This course will be conducted via Groups.io.

Prerequisite: Some writing and editing experience is helpful.

Level: Beginner and intermediate

Base price: $320 (members of The Christian PEN receive discounts)

Course length: This course is eight lessons; it begins on July 13 and ends on August 31

Registration deadline: July 17, 2026

Course Outline: Click here to download.

Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of this course, students will earn a course certificate.

(Note: Refunds will not be given for this Group Course after July 10, 2026.)

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