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Keyboarding

This course introduces learners to keyboarding and word processing skills. It covers keyboard manipulation techniques for efficient document production. The course is divided into two main areas: keyboarding skills and word processing applications. Students will learn touch typing, speed and accuracy, and the use of function keys. The course also covers document formatting, page setup, line spacing, and the production of various business documents.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
KeyboardingWord ProcessingTouch TypingDocument FormattingSkill Building

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Keyboarding Skills

2

Word Processing

3

Document Formatting

4

Page Setup

5

Line Spacing

6

Printing

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1 Skill Building/Skill Measurement

3h

Unit 1: Introduction

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to keyboarding and word processing.
  • •Identify the parts and uses of a personal computer.
  • •Practice starting and exiting Microsoft Word.
Week
2

Module 1 Skill Building/Skill Measurement

4h

Unit 2: Touch Keying and Skill Building on the Alphabetic Keyboard

4 study hours
  • •Practice touch keying on the alphabetic keyboard.
  • •Focus on home keys (asdf ;lkj).
  • •Work on accuracy and finger placement.
Week
3

Module 1 Skill Building/Skill Measurement

4h

Unit 3: Touch Keying and Skill Building on the Numeric Keyboard

4 study hours
  • •Practice touch keying on the numeric keyboard.
  • •Focus on keys 1, 2, 0, 9, 3, 4, 8, 7, 5, and 6.
  • •Work on speed and accuracy with numbers.
Week
4

Module 1 Skill Building/Skill Measurement

5h

Unit 4: Speed and Accuracy Practice

5 study hours
  • •Practice typing passages to improve speed and accuracy.
  • •Focus on reducing errors and increasing words per minute.
  • •Time yourself and track your progress.
Week
5

Module 2 Function Keys I

3h

Unit 1: Page Setup

3 study hours
  • •Learn how to set margins, paper size, and layout.
  • •Practice setting different margins and paper sizes.
  • •Apply these settings to a sample document.
Week
6

Module 2 Function Keys I

3h

Unit 2: Line Spacing

3 study hours
  • •Learn how to set line spacing in different ways.
  • •Determine appropriate line spacing for different types of documents.
  • •Practice setting single, 1.5, and double line spacing.
Week
7

Module 2 Function Keys I

2h

Unit 3: The Use of White Spaces

2 study hours
  • •Identify and utilize white spaces in a document.
  • •Create a document with white spaces for note-taking.
  • •Understand the purpose of white spaces in document design.
Week
8

Module 2 Function Keys I

3h

Unit 4: Page Numbering

3 study hours
  • •Learn how to launch page numbering functions.
  • •Select appropriate page numbering formats.
  • •Apply page numbering to a multi-page document.
Week
9

Module 2 Function Keys I

3h

Unit 5: Headers and Footers

3 study hours
  • •Learn how to create headers and footers in a document.
  • •Manipulate headers and footers to include page numbers, dates, and titles.
  • •Practice adding different elements to headers and footers.
Week
10

Module 3 Function Keys II

3h

Unit 1: Templates

3 study hours
  • •Learn how to launch and identify templates.
  • •Use templates to create different types of documents.
  • •Modify templates to suit specific needs.
Week
11

Module 3 Function Keys II

2h

Unit 2: Document View

2 study hours
  • •Learn how to launch and use document view options.
  • •View a document in normal, web layout, print layout, and outline views.
  • •Understand the purpose of each view.
Week
12

Module 3 Function Keys II

3h

Unit 3: Line and Page Breaks

3 study hours
  • •Learn how to utilize line and page breaks in a document.
  • •Set tabs and adjust character spacing.
  • •Practice formatting paragraphs and adjusting line breaks.
Week
13

Module 3 Function Keys II

3h

Unit 4: Print

3 study hours
  • •Learn how to select a print format and print a simple document.
  • •Preview documents before printing to ensure correct layout.
  • •Understand different printing options.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Practice touch typing daily to improve speed and accuracy.

2

Review all units, focusing on key concepts and practical exercises.

3

Create sample business documents using different formatting options.

4

Familiarize yourself with the function keys and their uses.

5

Practice setting margins, line spacing, and page numbering in Microsoft Word.

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