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The EFA hosts online courses and webinars designed especially for freelance editors and other editorial specialists around the world. Most courses are open to members and nonmembers; all require advance registration. Members enjoy 20% off of the regular fee for all courses, and get access to many webinars for free.

Detailed information about registration, accessibility, duration of access, and refund policies can be found on our class registration and information page.

Just getting started, or branching out into something new? The EFA is here to help. We know that having lots of options can be overwhelming, so we've bundled together selected webinars and courses to make it easy to get started. Purchase a bundle and save 10%!

If you're interested in teaching a class, please read the information for instructors and submit a proposal for a webinar, traditional course, or self-paced course. We're always looking for engaging, experienced instructors to join our growing team!

Looking for a course you already purchased? You can find it in your course library.

        

Bundle Deals

These discounted bundles of inexpensive, convenient recorded webinars and courses are designed for editors who are launching freelance careers or exploring new areas of specialty.

Traditional Courses

The EFA’s traditional courses take place over a set number of weeks (usually four to six) and are asynchronous. You’ll never need to be at your computer at any specific hour, but you will have weekly deadlines for submitting homework assignments. Traditional courses include direct interaction with your instructor, as well as a student forum. These EFA classes are a great fit for you if you want in-depth feedback and peer support and can dedicate at least three to six hours per week while class is in session.

Intensives

These deep dives pack valuable information, instructor guidance, and class participation into two days of direct instruction. They're perfect for getting a big skill boost on a tight schedule.

Live Webinars

Live webinars are a great way to learn something new or refresh your knowledge at a low cost and time commitment. All EFA webinars are either 60 or 90 minutes long and include a live Q&A session for attendees.

Self-Paced Courses

The EFA’s self-paced courses are a low-cost way to learn new skills on a flexible timeframe. You’ll receive full access to your course—including in-depth lessons, self-assessments, handouts, and plenty of additional resources—for an entire year. As an added bonus, our self-paced courses include regular live Q&A sessions with your instructor, making them unique in the marketplace.

Recorded Webinars

The EFA’s recorded webinars are a cost-effective and efficient way to boost or refresh your skills, explore a new service, or learn how to take your editorial freelancing business to the next level.

Diversity, Equity & Belonging

Go beyond terminology lists to learn how to edit from a place of care and compassion, support marginalized authors, and ensure that any piece of text is respectful to all.

Business Management & Development

New to freelancing or looking for ways to build your business? These courses and webinars will give you the skills you need to find and retain clients, track your projects, and improve your efficiency.

General Editorial Skills

Every editor can benefit from these courses on grammar fundamentals, edit letters, and other essential cross-disciplinary skills.

Software Skills

Microsoft Word macros, time trackers, and project management platforms can save you countless hours and hassle. Learn how to use these tools to speed up basic tasks so you can focus on the nuanced work you love.

Writing & Self-Publishing

Whether you're an author or working with authors as an editor or coach, these classes will guide you through the process of drafting, developing, revising, and self-publishing a work of fiction or nonfiction.

Fiction Editing

We offer a wide range of classes for every stage of fiction editing, from beta reading to proofreading. Start with webinar overviews and self-paced beginning courses, and then let our expert instructors guide you on deeper dives.

Nonfiction & Academic Editing

Whether you're working for corporate clients or editing theses and academic articles, these courses and webinars will boost your skills and teach you specialized tips and tricks, all with a firm grounding in ethics.

Copyediting, Proofreading & Production

These courses will help you develop your eagle eye and learn the ins and outs of style guides, macros, and other tools for polishing manuscripts into gleaming gems.