Editage Insights
What is the BELS certification?
For long, there was no objective method by which clients could assess the skills of the editors they hired. To address this need, the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) developed the BELS examination, an internationally recognized certification exam that tests and evaluates editorial skills.
Why is certification important?
An internationally recognized editing certification- Helps clients choose editors with the necessary editorial expertise and qualifications
- Sets quality standards for editing
- Provides editors with a means to demonstrate their editorial proficiency
- Enables employers to recognize qualified editors
Of the approximately 1,000 BELS-certified editors across the world, 57 are associated with Editage. This reflects our continual efforts to train our editors and writers to meet international standards. And it gives our clients the assurance of working with the best in the field.
