Computer Keyboarding Skills I
Course Information
In this course students learn keyboarding techniques using various methods. Keyboarding speed and accuracy are emphasized. Proofreading and editing documents is covered. Research about repetitive stress injury (RSI) and proper ergonomics is included. The student should be able to achieve a minimum speed of 25 net words per minute (nwpm) with 98% accuracy with frequent practice.
Intake F25 SEM
Start Date Sep 09 / 2025
End Date Dec 16 / 2025
Prerequisite(s):
None
Computer Software Requirements:
You will need to access to a home or office personal computer with an Internet connection and Web access. System Requirements Supported Browsers Windows *Chrome version 65 or later * Firefox version 58 or later * Internet Explorer 11 (Windows 7,8,8.1 only) Compatibility mode is not supported * Microsoft Edge 16 MacOS / OS X * Chrome version 65 or later * Firefox version 58 or later * Safari version 11 or later iOS * Safari version 10 or later A fee for course software for timings (Windows compatible) and the manual will be required when the instructor gives the link to access the required manual and software for the course. This fee is no longer included in the registering colleges invoices. It will be an added cost for the student directly. Cost is $170.00. Students must have a laptop or desktop computer- course cannot be completed with chromebook or tablet.
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
SA-OEL1084
Host college code:
LA-CPT1133
How to register
You can register in-person, by phone, fax or mail. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not SA-ENL001). For details visit http://www.saultcollege.ca/ContinuingEducation/index.asp.
Contact
David Barratt
Phone : (705) 759-2554 ext. 2612
Email : ontariolearn@saultcollege.ca
443 Northern AvenueSault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 4J3
Phone : (705) 759-2554
Toll Free : 1-800-461-2260
Fax : (705) 759-7984