About this Course
AI is rapidly reshaping writing and editing professions. From drafting and revising to proofreading and publishing, today’s content professionals are expected to know how to leverage AI to work more efficiently. But how can you use AI without sacrificing the creative process and undermining the integrity of your work?
In this course, you’ll learn how to confidently integrate AI into your workflow — without compromising quality, ethics or voice. You’ll explore how AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and Grammarly can support every stage of the editorial process, from concept to finished product. Get practice using AI to speed ideation and outlining, run AI checks to analyze content for gaps and inconsistencies, and engineer prompts to improve style and remove bias. You’ll also examine the ethics of AI and build an AI editorial toolkit of skills, techniques and applications designed to help you work faster and smarter.
Whether you're looking to boost productivity, stay competitive or lead innovation in your field, you’ll walk away with the practical skills and strategic insight to help you thrive in an AI-enhanced publishing landscape.
Designed For
Content professionals who want to boost productivity and confidently adapt to the growing use of AI in writing, editing and publishing.
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Admission Requirements
To enroll, you must have a strong foundation in writing or editing. No previous experience with AI tools is required.
Time Commitment
Including time in class, students should expect to spend approximately 8-10 hours each week on coursework. This includes student interaction with all videos, activities, hands-on practice, peer collaboration and attending optional office hours.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have advanced English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the C1 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
International Students
Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
Technology Requirements
You must have access to a computer, and we recommend a high-speed internet connection.
Completing the Course
To successfully complete this course, you must fulfill the requirements outlined by your instructor.
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What You'll Learn
- How to apply AI tools to developmental editing, line editing, copyediting and proofreading tasks
- Techniques for using AI to generate outlines, query letters, editorial notes and style sheets
- AI-assisted publishing strategies, including optimizing for SEO, suggesting metadata and guidelines for submissions
- Ways to improve style as well as address ethical, legal and bias considerations in AI-assisted content creation
- How to build an AI integration plan for your writing or editing practice
Get Hands-On Experience
- Use AI prompts to generate a table of contents for a 10-chapter novel, memoir, creative nonfiction or academic book
- Create a portfolio-ready manuscript by integrating AI into all the steps of your workflow, from ideation to drafting, editing and polishing
Career Stats
31%
Projected growth in U.S. demand for automation skills (2026-28)
12%
Projected growth in U.S. demand for artificial intelligence skills (2026-28)
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This program is intended for professional development and is not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.