Register for an account on the Typing.com website. Select a username and password that uses your first and/or last name so that it will be easier to identify who you are. Following is a schedule of the lessons and their due dates. If you have a computer with Internet access at home, you can work on Typing Web at home if necessary.
Beginner Course (14 Lessons)
Here is a timeline of where you should be with the lessons:
*Typing Test (Should aim for minimum of 30 wpm with 98% accuracy) -
Here is a timeline of where you should be with the lessons:
- J, F, and Space Keys - 8/24
- U, R, and K Keys - 8/24
- D, E, and I Keys - 8/31
- C, G, and N Keys - 8/31
- Beginner Review - 9/7
- T, S, and L Keys - 9/14
- O, B, and A Keys - 9/14
- V, H, and M Keys - 9/21
- Period and Comma - 9/21
- Beginner Review 2 - 9/28
- W, X, and ; Keys - 9/28
- Q, Y, and P Keys - 10/5
- Z and Enter Keys - 10/5
- Beginner Wrap-up - 10/12
*Typing Test (Should aim for minimum of 30 wpm with 98% accuracy) -
Intermediate Course (11 Lessons)
Advanced Course (9 Lessons)
Practice Course (11 Lessons)
- Common English Words - 10/19
- Easy Home Row Words - 11/2
- Easy Top Row Words - 11/9
- Easy Bottom Row Words - 11/9
- Shift Key & Capitalization - 11/16
- Sentences - 11/16
- Speed Drills - 11/30
- Basic Punctuation - 12/7
- Paragraphs - 12/14
- Advanced Punctuation - 12/21
- Intermediate Wrap-up - 1/11
Advanced Course (9 Lessons)
- Skill Builder Drills - 1/25
- Numbers Letters Numbers- 2/1
- Jokes and Laughs - 2/8
- Accuracy Drills - 2/15
- Nitro Type Content- 2/22
- Advanced Symbols - 2/22
- Numeric Keypad - 3/8
- Common Medical Terms - 3/15
- Advanced Wrap-up - 3/22
Practice Course (11 Lessons)
- Keyboard Quadrants - 4/5
- The Keys Are Falling - 4/12
- Numeric Keypad/10 Key - 4/17
- Alpha Data Entry - 4/26
- Alphanumeric Data - 5/3
- Interesting Facts - 5/10
- Strange Laws - 5/17
- Paragraph Practice - 5/24
- Dvorak (Part 1) - 6/3
- Dvorak (Part 2) - 6/4
- Dvorak (Part 3) - 6/5
Here are some links to other typing websites that may help you increase your typing speed and accuracy.
Good Typing
This site allows you to choose from over 20 different keyboard layouts for those who reside outside of the U.S. You must register to use this site, but your information is collected for statistical purposes only.
Sense-Lang
This site contains touch typing tutorials and games that will guide you through locating and memorizing the letters on the keyboard and numeric keypad.
Type Online
A structured touch typing course for motivated individuals looking to develop their keyboarding skills.
Typeracer
You can improve your speed on this site by entering typing races with your friends or others from around the globe. If you are motivated by fun and competition then this site is for you.
Good Typing
This site allows you to choose from over 20 different keyboard layouts for those who reside outside of the U.S. You must register to use this site, but your information is collected for statistical purposes only.
Sense-Lang
This site contains touch typing tutorials and games that will guide you through locating and memorizing the letters on the keyboard and numeric keypad.
Type Online
A structured touch typing course for motivated individuals looking to develop their keyboarding skills.
Typeracer
You can improve your speed on this site by entering typing races with your friends or others from around the globe. If you are motivated by fun and competition then this site is for you.