Other qualifications
The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) offers to its members two sets of qualifications, one for proof-reading and a second one for copy-editing (although at present accreditation in copy-editing is still under development).
The Society of Indexers is a non-profit organisation, membership of which is open to any person who is or wants to be directly involved in indexing.
The Society has its own training course, offering a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of indexing, and leading to the status of Accredited Indexer. After further training and experience, the status of Fellow may be attained. Criteria are stringent, and those completing the course are deemed to be competent in all aspects of indexing assessed during the training.
The Society also organises conferences and seminars, producing the directory, Indexers Available, and publishes an international journal, The Indexer, and a members' newsletter, SIdelights.
The Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC) is the largest UK body representing professional communicators and information designers. The ISTC is a non-profit making organisation and is managed by the ISTC Council.
The institute's mission is to set and improve standards for communication of the scientific and technical information supporting products, services and business. The ISTC provides specific training for Scientific and Technical Communicators.
