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Shorthand Training Course Outline

Module 1: Application of Principles and Rules

  • Application of Principles and Rules

Module 2: Numbers

  • Numbers

Module 3: Alphabet and Word Beginnings/Endings

  • Alphabet
    • Letter F
    • Letter L
    • G or J
    • T and D
    • R Principle (BR, CR, GR, PR)
    • R Principle
    • R Principle (AR, OR, UR)
    • Letter Y
  • Word Beginnings
    • UNDER and ELECTRO
    • TRANS and OVER
    • MULTI, and NATION/NON
    • SEMI and SUPER
    • MENT and SELF
    • -SHUN, -SHL, and –SHIP

Module 4: Days of the Week, Month of the Year

  • Days of the Week
  • Months of the Year

Module 5: Brief Form Abbreviations and Blends

  • Brief Form Abbreviations
  • Blends

Module 6: Gerund, Plural Forms, and Punctuation

  • Gerunds
  • Plural Forms
  • Punctuation

Module 7:  Special Outlines, Distinguishing Outlines, and Groupings

  • Special Outlines
  • Distinguishing Outlines
  • Word Groupings

Module 8: Transcription Practice

  • Transcription Practice

 

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Who should attend this Shorthand Training Course?

The Shorthand Training Course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to take shorthand, the process of writing down spoken words using a system of abbreviated symbols. This Shorthand Training Course can be beneficial for a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Secretaries
  • Personal Assistants
  • Court Reporters
  • Journalists and Media Professionals
  • Administrative Professionals
  • Stenographers
  • Writers

Prerequisites of the Shorthand Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Shorthand Training Course. However, a basic understanding of grammar and punctuation would be beneficial for delegates. 

Shorthand Training Course Overview

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficient communication is vital. Shorthand Training introduces you to the efficiency that comes with rapid writing in a professional setting. The speed and precision offered by Shorthand is beneficial for numerous professions. This training instills a unique ability to distill the essence of verbal communication into concise notes.

Proficiency in the Shorthand Training Course is essential for professionals aiming to excel in the PA and Secretarial domain. From transcribing important meetings to managing confidential records, Shorthand provides a competitive edge. PA and Secretarial Courses like this cater to those who seek to become indispensable assets in their organisations, ensuring job security and the ability to perform under pressure.

This intensive 1-day Shorthand Training Course equips delegates with the essential skills required in the modern workplace. Delegates will learn the art of capturing information swiftly, boosting their productivity. This training covers vital techniques and shortcuts, saving time in notetaking and improving communication accuracy. Join our PA and Secretarial Training to transform into a highly efficient professional in a short span.

Course Objectives

  • To master shorthand techniques for swift notetaking
  • To develop skills to transcribe meetings and documents accurately
  • To acquire knowledge of industry-specific shorthand jargon
  • To enhance your listening and concentration abilities
  • To improve time management through efficient notetaking
  • To boost your overall productivity and organisational skills
  • To gain a competitive advantage in the PA and Secretarial field
  • To learn to manage confidential information securely

Upon completion of a Shorthand Training Course, delegates will possess the adept ability to transcribe spoken words swiftly and accurately, enhancing their note-taking efficiency. This newfound proficiency will empower them in professional settings, ensuring they never miss crucial information during meetings, interviews, or presentations.

Shorthand Training Course Overview

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficient communication is vital. Shorthand Training introduces you to the efficiency that comes with rapid writing in a professional setting. The speed and precision offered by Shorthand is beneficial for numerous professions. This training instills a unique ability to distill the essence of verbal communication into concise notes.

Proficiency in the Shorthand Training Course is essential for professionals aiming to excel in the PA and Secretarial domain. From transcribing important meetings to managing confidential records, Shorthand provides a competitive edge. PA and Secretarial Courses like this cater to those who seek to become indispensable assets in their organisations, ensuring job security and the ability to perform under pressure.

This intensive 1-day Shorthand Training Course equips delegates with the essential skills required in the modern workplace. Delegates will learn the art of capturing information swiftly, boosting their productivity. This training covers vital techniques and shortcuts, saving time in notetaking and improving communication accuracy. Join our PA and Secretarial Training to transform into a highly efficient professional in a short span.

Course Objectives

  • To master shorthand techniques for swift notetaking
  • To develop skills to transcribe meetings and documents accurately
  • To acquire knowledge of industry-specific shorthand jargon
  • To enhance your listening and concentration abilities
  • To improve time management through efficient notetaking
  • To boost your overall productivity and organisational skills
  • To gain a competitive advantage in the PA and Secretarial field
  • To learn to manage confidential information securely

Upon completion of a Shorthand Training Course, delegates will possess the adept ability to transcribe spoken words swiftly and accurately, enhancing their note-taking efficiency. This newfound proficiency will empower them in professional settings, ensuring they never miss crucial information during meetings, interviews, or presentations.

Shorthand Training Course Overview

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficient communication is vital. Shorthand Training introduces you to the efficiency that comes with rapid writing in a professional setting. The speed and precision offered by Shorthand is beneficial for numerous professions. This training instills a unique ability to distill the essence of verbal communication into concise notes.

Proficiency in the Shorthand Training Course is essential for professionals aiming to excel in the PA and Secretarial domain. From transcribing important meetings to managing confidential records, Shorthand provides a competitive edge. PA and Secretarial Courses like this cater to those who seek to become indispensable assets in their organisations, ensuring job security and the ability to perform under pressure.

This intensive 1-day Shorthand Training Course equips delegates with the essential skills required in the modern workplace. Delegates will learn the art of capturing information swiftly, boosting their productivity. This training covers vital techniques and shortcuts, saving time in notetaking and improving communication accuracy. Join our PA and Secretarial Training to transform into a highly efficient professional in a short span.

Course Objectives:

  • To master shorthand techniques for swift notetaking
  • To develop skills to transcribe meetings and documents accurately
  • To acquire knowledge of industry-specific shorthand jargon
  • To enhance your listening and concentration abilities
  • To improve time management through efficient notetaking
  • To boost your overall productivity and organisational skills
  • To gain a competitive advantage in the PA and Secretarial field
  • To learn to manage confidential information securely

Upon completion of a Shorthand Training Course, delegates will possess the adept ability to transcribe spoken words swiftly and accurately, enhancing their note-taking efficiency. This newfound proficiency will empower them in professional settings, ensuring they never miss crucial information during meetings, interviews, or presentations.

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What’s included in this Shorthand Training Course?      

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors          
  • Shorthand Training Certificate        
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Toronto, a city in the Canadian province of Ontario, has an average population of roughly 2,615,000 spread across 243.33 square miles of land – making it the busiest and most populous region in the whole of Canada.  At The Knowledge Academy, we offer 50,000 classroom based training courses throughout the different areas of Toronto, in order to enhance people’s learning in an array of subject areas.  Education in Canada is generally funded by federal, provincial, and local governments; the system is divided into primary, secondary and post-secondary education and is operated under provincial jurisdiction.  On the whole, there are 190 days in a school year, starting in September and ending towards the last Friday of June.  Some popular and highly regarded universities in Canada include: the University of Toronto (notable alumni including: William Lyon Mackenzie King, Vincent Massey, Donald Sutherland and Lesra Martin), the University of British Columbia (notable alumni including: Eddie Peng, Justin Trudeau and Nardwuar the Human Serviette), and the University of Alberta (notable alumni including: Dayo Wong, George Stanley and Beverley McLachlin).  With its massively diverse citizenry and education options, it is hard to solely categorise the formation of its education system; it is also the home site to four publicly funded K12 school boards, a publicly funded religious K12 school board, a range of K12 private and prepatory school and a plethora of other religious, vocational, career and specialist schools.  As French is a commonly spoken language in Canada, there are also a number of public school boards designed for French language students.  Regarding religious schools, there are a number of Christian, Islamic and Jewish schools based in Toronto, all of which offering a slightly different educational system to their students and are tailored to best suit a specific religion.  With non-public schooling in mind, there are also a variety of religious non-public school boards spread throughout Toronto, namely the Board of Jewish Education of Toronto and the Toronto Adventist District School Board.  

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The Knowledge Academy offer training in a variety of locations across the UK and around the world, making it easy to find a training venue near you.
There are no prerequisites for enrolling on this Shorthand Training course.
No, delegates do not need to take an examination to pass this Shorthand Training course.
Please arrive at the venue at 8:45am.
The training fees for Shorthand Training certification in Toronto starts from CAD1695
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