The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), formerly the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP), is a non-profit body promoting excellence in English language editing. We set and demonstrate editorial standards, and we are a community, training hub and support network for editorial professionals – the people who work to make text accurate, clear and fit for purpose.
Looking for an editor or proofreader?
The Directory of Editorial Services provides contact information for more than 700 CIEP members, plus details of the skills, subjects and services they offer. Find an editor or proofreader now.
Training in editing and proofreading
Our workshops and online training courses will give you the skills you need to become a better editor or proofreader.
About training Book online course Test yourself
Our three-level proofreading course will get your career off to a solid start, teaching you the core knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully work as a proofreader in the publishing industry and beyond. Take the levels individually, or work your way through all three – 15 upgrade points awarded on successful completion of all three courses.
P1: Introduction | P2: Headway | P3: Progress
Membership
The CIEP is a membership organisation for editors and proofreaders. Find out more about our structure, the benefits of membership and how you can join us.
CIEP community
Find out about the activities and resources that help make the CIEP what it is – a welcoming, supportive network of editorial professionals.
Welcome to the CIEP
We’ll soon have a new look
We’re busily preparing for the launch of our new website. The new platform will offer improved features for members to connect with each other, easier membership account management and a more user-friendly Directory. Watch this space …
News
MEDICAL EDITING AND HEALTH EDITING COURSES
The revamped Medical Editing course is now available via our online learning platform. It has been expanded to include several brand new units on health editing, covering:
- information for patients and users of health care services;
- corporate content;
- guidance and support for professionals working in the health sector.
These units are also available as a stand-alone Health Editing course – perfect for editors working in the health sector but without the background in medical science.
Find out more about the courses:
Meet our members
Find out more about the members of the CIEP.
