Touch Typing

Course details

This programme focuses on touch typing and the correct use of a keyboard. It is for learners with no experience of the computer keyboard or for those who usually type with two fingers.

Learners will gain valuable typing and keyboarding skills and improve their opportunities for employment in any computerised office or business environment.

Learners are awarded the UniCollege Short Programme Certificate in Touch Typing at 25wpm or 35 wpm, depending on the typing speed reached.

About the programme

• This programme focuses on touch typing and the correct use of a keyboard. It is for learners with no experience of the computer keyboard or for those who usually type with two fingers.
• Learners will gain valuable typing and keyboarding skills and improve their opportunities for employment in any computerised office or business environment.

Programme Outline

• How to work and use the keyboard with correct posture
• Demonstrate knowledge of the keyboard
• Type words and sentences
• Capitalisation, punctuation and numbers
• The use of the numeric keypad
• Speed and accuracy

Disclaimer

• The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond UniCollege's control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, UniCollege will formally notify current students. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to students.