CPP Flashcards

CPP exam key facts

• The Editors Canada Proofreading certification exam has short-answer questions on the publishing process and on proofreading, and the candidate proofreads one or two passages supplied as a PDF. Source
• To pass the Editors Canada Proofreading certification exam, a candidate needs a score of about 80 percent or higher, and the exact pass mark varies slightly between sittings. Source
• Editors Canada charges $450 for members and $550 for non-members to register for one professional certification exam, such as the Proofreading exam for the Certified Proofreader credential; two exams taken in the same year cost $850 for members or $1,050 for non-members. Source
• There is no limit on attempts at the Editors Canada Proofreading certification exam; a candidate who fails can retake it the next time it is offered, usually every two years. Source
• The Editors Canada Certified Proofreader credential is kept in force through credential maintenance in five-year reporting periods. Source