Do you have several years of experience as an editor?
Have you already achieved a high level of expertise?
Would you like to bid for jobs that are only available to certified editors?
Get the recognition you deserve. Register now for Editors Canada’s 2026 Professional Certification exams in Stylistic Editing and Copy Editing.
2026 Editors Canada Professional Certification exams
Exams offered
- Stylistic Editing
- Copy Editing
Exam date
Stylistic Editing
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., local time to candidate
Copy Editing
Saturday, November 21, 2026
2 p.m. to 5 p.m., local time to candidate
Exams are offered every November, typically in two-year rotations. The Professional Certification exams for Proofreading and Structural Editing will be offered in 2027.
Register early and save
Discounted early-bird pricing is in effect!
Register by Thursday, September 10, 2026, and save $50 for each exam.
Registration closes on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., EDT.
Editors Canada members save even more
Editors Canada members benefit from additional savings of $100 per exam, so registering early for both exams as a member can save you up to $350. That’s more than the cost of an annual membership!
Professional recognition
By passing one of the 2026 Professional Certification exams, you will be recognized as a Certified Stylistic Editor or Certified Copy Editor.
If you’re pursuing the full certification of Certified Professional Editor (CPE), by being certified with all four exams, this may be the year to complete your CPE designation.
Four reasons to register today
Professional Certification credentials are recognized indicators of quality. The exam requires experience and expertise, and can challenge even the most seasoned editors. Earning this credential proves that you know your stuff.
As the Editors Canada Professional Certification program gains recognition, promoting yourself as a certified editor tells prospective clients that you are the best of the best. It can also enable you to raise your fees.
Professional Certification is a requirement for some jobs. Examples of employers that ask for our certification program credentials include the governments of Nova Scotia and Ontario.
The challenge of studying for the exam can be rewarding. Join a study group, review everything you know (or think you know), quiz yourself—and learn from your mistakes. Determine areas for improvement, and gain confidence in your skills. Since 2024 we have been offering limited feedback to candidates who do not pass.
On your marks, get set, register!
If you’re certification-ready, today is the day to take the first step toward the recognition you deserve. Get the gold standard of editing.
More information
Visit editors.ca/certification to learn more about our landmark Professional Certification program.