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Touch Typing Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Touch Typing

  • What is Touch Typing?
  • Benefits of Touch Typing

Module 2: Injuries and Risks

  • Introduction
  • Repetitive Strain Injury

Module 3: Developing Keyboard Skills

  • Standard Keyboard
  • Home Row /Home Keys
  • Special keys
  • Training

Module 4: Memorising Keyboards

  • Introduction
  • Keyboard Layout
  • Key Types
    • Character Keys
    • Modifier Keys
  • Keyboard Styles

Module 5: Key Drills

  • Introduction
  • Hints
  • Practise

Module 6: Touch Typing Test

  • Introduction
  • Tips
  • Short cut keys
  • Key Drills

 

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Who should attend this Touch Typing Training Course?

This Touch Typing Course equips delegates with the tips and tricks required to improve their typing skills and achieve work targets efficiently. It is designed to teach delegates the basics of touch typing, such as proper finger placement on the keyboard and how to type without looking at the keys. The following professionals can benefit from attending this course:

  • Administrative Assistants
  • Data Entry Operators
  • Writers and Authors
  • Journalists
  • Content Creators
  • Researchers
  • Transcriptionists

Prerequisites of the Touch Typing Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for the Touch Typing Course. However, a basic understanding of using keyboards and the ability to type a few words per minute can be beneficial to the delegates.

Touch Typing Training Course Overview

Touch Typing, an essential skill in today's digital age, is the focus of this course. In a world where efficiency and productivity are paramount, the ability to type accurately and swiftly is more valuable than ever. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, mastering this skill, either via practice or by pursuing Touch Typing Courses, is crucial for staying competitive in the workplace.

Touch Typing is a fundamental skill that all professionals should aim to master. From administrative roles to creative writing positions, the proficiency to type efficiently enhances employability. This skill is not only desirable but often a prerequisite in many job applications. So, professionals across various industries, from data entry clerks to content creators, should strive to improve their touch typing capabilities.

This 1-day Touch Typing Course offered by The Knowledge Academy empowers delegates to boost their Words Per Minute (WPM) rate, a key measure of typing proficiency. This course equips delegates with effective methods to memorise the keyboard layout, improving their typing accuracy and speed. By offering a practical and hands-on learning experience, we ensure that our delegates can immediately apply their newfound skills, thereby enhancing their professional prospects in writing and administrative roles.

Course Objectives:

  • To increase typing accuracy, master the correct keyboard layout
  • To improve typing speed, aim for a competitive Words Per Minute (WPM) rate
  • To ensure efficient typing, enhance memorisation of numbers, letters, and symbols
  • To type without looking at the keyboard, develop the necessary skill
  • To apply touch typing skills effectively, engage in practical work scenarios and daily tasks
  • To enhance employability prospects, prioritise touch typing proficiency in writing and administration roles

Upon completion of this Touch Typing Course, delegates will experience increased typing proficiency, leading to enhanced efficiency in their work and communication. They will also gain the confidence to tackle tasks that require typing with greater speed and accuracy.

 

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What’s included in this Touch Typing Training Course?

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

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To make sure you’re always connected we offer completely free and easy to access wi-fi.

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To keep you comfortable during your course we offer a fully air conditioned environment.

Full IT support

IT support is on hand to sort out any unforseen issues that may arise.

Video equipment

This location has full video conferencing equipment.

Richmond is situated within Virginia, United States, as well as it being the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, it is also the fourth most populated city within the state as it is home to an estimated 217,853 people in 2014 and is the third most populated metro within the state with an estimated population of 1,260,029 people. Schools within Richmond include 36 private schools some of which are St. Bridget School, Southside Baptist Christian School, Brook Road Academy, St. Catherine's School and St. Christopher's School as well as 28 elementary, 9 middle and 8 high schools which are run by the city of Richmond and enrol around 24,000 students. There is also one of the public charter schools the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts within Richmond. Richmond is also home to one Governors school that was ranked 16th within America’s best high schools overall in 2012 which is the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies. Universities and colleges within Richmond are either public or private, some of the public institutes include Virginia Commonwealth University and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and the private institutes include Virginia Union University, ECPI College of Technology, University of Richmond, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education and the Virginia College.

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Sun Trust Center Downtown
919 E. Main Street, Suite 1000
Richmond
Virginia
23219

T: +1 7204454674

Ways to take this course

Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Touch Typing Course in Richmond. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.

Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Touch Typing Course in Richmond, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

Streamline large-scale training requirements with The Knowledge Academy's In-house/Onsite at your business premises. Experience expert-led classroom learning from the comfort of your workplace and engage professional development.

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