Introduction to Keyboard Skills

Qualification type: Short Course Location:
St John's Centre
Subject area:
Office IT and Administration
Level: n/a
Course Code: CR8022-01 Leaflet Number: 6237
Awarding body: Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
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Awarding body: 
Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
Qualification type: 
Short Course
Level: 
n/a
Subject area: 
Office IT and Administration
Location: 
St John's Centre

What's the Introduction to Keyboard Skills course about?

Touch keyboarding is the most efficient way to enter data into a computer. You will learn everything from the importance of your seating position, the use of the home keys and everything you'll need to type without looking at your fingers. This course is also aimed at getting you to an accurate touch typing speed of 15 words per minute.

You will study the following:
- Basic typing position, key stroking, spacing and return
- The home row letter keys and the basic service keys by touch
- Locating and typing the letters e, h, and o keys and learn a new technique: type reach
- Locating and typing the letters t, i, and shift keys
- Locating and typing the letters n, w, and period
- Locating and typing the letters r, c, and right shift
- Locating and typing the letters u, x, and p
- Key stroking technique and typing with continuity
- Increasing speed during typing

Please note, this course will run subject to demand.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

This course is the starting point for your keyboard skills development. You can progress to a keyboard speed building course and then on to the OCR Text Processing Diploma or an IT course if you wish to increase your employability prospects.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

No previous qualifications are required just an enthusiasm to complete the course.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the Introduction to Keyboard Skills course?

This course does not lead to a formal qualification but candidates that complete the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Attendance

Short course

Course length

6 Week(s)

Weeks per year

6

Hours per week

2

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

Price (for guidance only)

£80.00

The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change.The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.

How do I apply?

For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the Introduction to Keyboard Skills course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.