How widely recognized is EAC Certification?
A growing number of editors across Canada have earned credentials since EAC Certification tests were first offered in 2006. Today the Online Roster of EAC Certified Editors identifies a body of editors who have earned credentials in Proofreading, Copy Editing, Structural Editing and Stylistic Editing. As well, the roster names editors who have passed all four certification tests and are designated Certified Professional Editors. All the editors on the roster have passed rigorous tests that require them to demonstrate the skills and knowledge described in EAC’s Professional Editorial Standards. Although a number of post-secondary institutions in Canada and elsewhere offer editing courses that lead to a journalism, publishing or communications diploma or degree (www.canadian-universities.net/Universities/Programs/Publishing.html), and other associations around the world test for editing proficiency (www.bels.org, www.iped-editors.org, www.sfep.org.uk), EAC Certification is the only progr
