TYPAZ PROFESSIONAL ON-LINE
Designed
for:
Anyone needing high
proficiency at touch-typing and keyboard skills. Anyone new to
touch-typing or with existing skills who want to improve.
Course Objectives:
The ability to touch
type at high speed and accuracy. Outcomes will vary dependent on the
application of the individual, but words per minute of between
around 40-60 words (and beyond) are achievable. Learners achieving
60 wpm will receive the BCS Level 2 Gold Award.
Pre-requisites:
The course is delivered
online. System requirements - broadband internet access (not
dial-up) with a minimum speed of 128 kbps. Flash version 9 or above
to be installed. (Flash is usually standard on most PCs, however, it
can be downloaded free of charge from www.adobe.com). Internet
Explorer 6 and upwards recommended (will run on Firefox). Requires
Windows 2000 or above and is Windows 7 compatible. If you have
Windows 2000, you must have at least Flash 10. Flash 9 is fine
for later Windows versions. Will work on both PC and MAC.
Course Content:
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The course comprises 10
keyboard lessons to introduce and consolidate the alpha-numeric
keys. The high-end learning material is: Keypad Lessons, Accuracy
Challenge, Speed Challenge, Advanced Challenge; ‘The Planets’;
‘Senses’ and ‘Metals’.
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Artificial intelligence
built into the software creates a learning path tailored to each
individual.
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Friendly guidance
encourages and helps with any difficulties, providing extra
exercises to eliminate weaknesses. It creates a unique course for
you, based on your strengths and weaknesses.
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Guidance on ergonomics
and good technique.
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Comprehensive, easy to
understand accuracy and speed feedback.
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Up to a maximum of 6
exam attempts to obtain the Gold award (60 words per minute) in the
BCS Level 2 e-type typing qualification. Any candidate who does not
reach the Gold award during their 6 attempts may still gain the
Bronze (20 wpm) or Silver (40 wpm) BCS Level 1 qualification.
Benefits
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Improved performance
for anyone using a keyboard and vital preparation for core
office and word processing training.
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Flexible learning
via the internet.
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Flexible,
self-paced, blended learning - software; workbook and supervisor
support. These enable different learning speeds and styles.
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The ability to type
accurately at around 30-60+ words per minute.
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The course includes
a specially designed workbook to complement the software
program. It provides step-by-step learning, hands-on exercises
and a future reference manual.
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The opportunity to
gain a prestige Pitman Training Certificate.
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Increased likelihood
of achieving the Gold award (60 WPM) of the BCS Level 2
Certificate in Touch-typing (e-type) qualification.
Duration:
Up to 42
hours
