Training for Editors & Reviewers

Short, focused online modules covering every key aspect of scientific publishing, designed for busy academics and publishing professionals.

Course Catalogue

Each module is self-paced, accessible online, and takes 1–2 hours to complete.

Journal Editorial Leadership Programme
Journal Editors

Designed for editors-in-chief and associate editors, this module covers the full editorial workflow, from submission triage to final decision, with an emphasis on consistency, fairness, and ethical practice.

Topics covered

Editorial triage Reviewer selection Decision letters COPE guidelines Conflict of interest Special issues
Scientific Book Editing Foundations
Book Editors

A practical introduction to scientific book editing, covering structure, chapter development, managing author relationships, and maintaining consistency across multi-author volumes.

Topics covered

Book structure Chapter editing Author management Series editing Indexing basics Production handoff
Peer Review Excellence Masterclass
Reviewers

Helps reviewers write reports that are constructive, specific, and genuinely useful to authors and editors, while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and impartiality.

Topics covered

Report structure Constructive critique Bias awareness Reviewer ethics Timeliness Confidentiality
Research Integrity & Publication Ethics
All Roles

An essential module for anyone in the publishing chain, covering COPE, ICMJE, and STM standards, with practical guidance on handling retractions, plagiarism, and data integrity concerns.

Topics covered

COPE framework ICMJE guidelines Plagiarism Data fabrication Retractions Authorship disputes