Keyboarding Basics is an introduction to the computer keyboard and keyboarding techniques. Using drills and timed writings, this course helps students increase speed and accuracy to reach 30 WPM on a computer keyboard .
Certificate:Completion of this course certifies proficient keyboarding skills based on a keyboarding competency exam. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs: Competencies (skills you will learn):- Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques
- Demonstrate ability to keyboard by touch
- Perform keyboarding rate of 30 WPM on a 5-minute timed writing with correction allowed
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length:The estimated length of this course is 30 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Course Location & Schedule:Tooele Tech Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays
Students must be at least in the 9th grade.
Textbooks & Materials:None
Tuition & Fees:
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.