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- Accredited by: CiQCPD Qualification Standards
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- Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format
Course details
Course DetailsWant to break into a career that’s in high demand and offers flexibility, remote work options, and steady growth? Then The Ultimate Data Entry Course is the perfect place to start!
This hands-on course is tailored for beginners and aspiring data professionals. You'll learn the foundational tools and techniques of data entry, from mastering Microsoft Word and Excel to applying advanced practices for speed and accuracy. You’ll also discover how to build a portfolio, find freelance or full-time opportunities, and position yourself as a reliable, skilled data entry specialist.
Whether you're looking to work from home, support a business, or kickstart a career in administration or data management, this course equips you with the confidence and skills to succeed.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Data Entry and Essential Tools
- What is data entry?
- Types of data entry jobs
- Tools and software overview
- Typing speed and accuracy tips
- Formatting and editing text
- Creating tables and forms
- Data entry from printed/digital sources
- Proofreading and document layout
- Data input, formulas, and formatting
- Sorting, filtering, and organizing information
- Creating and updating spreadsheets
- Using templates and functions
- Keyboard shortcuts and productivity hacks
- OCR and automated data capture
- Working with cloud-based tools (Google Sheets, Docs)
- File conversion and data cleaning
- Time management for data projects
- Avoiding common errors
- Ensuring data security and confidentiality
- Quality control techniques
- Creating a professional portfolio
- Freelance vs. full-time options
- Finding jobs on platforms (Upwork, Fiverr, etc.)
- Resume and cover letter tips for data entry roles
- Beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance
- Practical exercises and templates included
- Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
- Build a real portfolio as you go
- Certificate of completion
- Mobile, tablet, and desktop access
- 24/7 learner support
Eligibility / Requirements
Eligibility/Requirements
- No prior experience required
- Basic computer literacy recommended
- Suitable for job seekers, virtual assistants, and freelancers
- Access to Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) or alternatives
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Data Entry Clerk , Administrative Assistant , Data Processor , Document Specialist , Database AssistantAbout John Academy
John Academy is best known for offering awarding body accredited online courses that are available for anyone who wishes to acquire a certification and take their professional life to the next level. As an online course provider, we are aware of the fact that there are a lot of people out there who consider themselves to be very curious learners but the courses that they are interested in are not available at their convenient time and place. So, we have decided to give them a unique opportunity for them to learn and obtain necessary skills in a very convenient way at any time from anywhere.
Who We Are
We are an online course provider who wants to make sure that the students would be able to learn everything there is a need for them to learn regarding the course that they have enrolled in on our site. So, we see to it that they would be provided with the highest possible standard of online learning. That way, students would be able to use it in the real world – the employment world and at their desired field of interests.
Certification
After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.
PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
