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 W27 SEM

Start Date Jan 12 / 2027

End Date Apr 20 / 2027

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. This courses requires a subscription at https://typistapp.ca/ (approximately $195.00).

Chats:

No

Group Work:

No

Registering college code:
NC-KEYB1100

Host college code:
LA-CPT1133

How to register

You can register in-person, on-line, 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 NC-ENL001). For details visit https://www.niagaracollege.ca/parttimestudies/registration/ .

Contact

Bill Groves
Phone : (905) 735-2211 ext. 7606
Email : distance@niagaracollege.ca

100 Niagara College Boulevard
Welland, ON
L3C 7L3

Phone : (905) 735-2211
Fax : (905) 736-6010

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