Shorthand Professional Course Contents:

Introducing Teeline
The Teeline alphabet
Joining letters
Removal of unnecessary letters
Position of writing
Punctuation
Write shorthand using correct techniques
Read and write shorthand notes
Write shorthand at optimum speed (minimum 60 wpm) with
minimum 98% accuracy
Produce transcripts of shorthand notes.

Touch Typing and Shorthand Certificate – Govt Accredited

Touch typing is a skill with powerful benefits, including: enhanced productivity, improved focus, increased speed, accuracy, job opportunities and even health. When you know how to touch type you open up a whole new world of productivity and information management capability.

Shorthand is a skill and an art. Many people have no idea of it’s incredible potential for recording information, whether this is for note taking during lectures, meetings and official events, or for recording interviews. Learning shorthand allows you to take down notes at double the speed of longhand writing used by most people. This skill is not only helpful, it’s actually essential for certain professions, including journalism, minute taking and stenography.

Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: Touch Typing Fundamentals

Understand the development of typing and keyboard layout
Learn about the different styles of typing and how they impact speed and quality
Understand the benefits of touch typing both mentally and physically
Discover how to train your fingers and brain to create muscle memory
Module 2: Touch Typing Practice

Introduce the basic finger position and posture needed to prevent injury and aid typing speed
Learn how to position and reposition the fingers on the home row and use the key bumps
Practise key drills for each hand to gradually build up the neurological connections needed
Increase finger dexterity and muscle memory by introducing each row at a time
Module 3: Shorthand Fundamentals

Discover the ancient origins of shorthand and understand why written script can be inefficient
Learn about the two most common styles of shorthand in use today and their evolution and derivations
Test your own natural writing speed and grasp the major benefits and pitfalls of shorthand writing
Understand the need for specialist equipment and be able to choose what is most suitable
Module 4: Shorthand Theory and Practice

Learn the basic Pitman stroke theory and practise some simple outlines
Find out how to simplify words to convey meaning without vowels
Practise the Teeline alphabet and use it in combination with word simplification
Discover how abbreviation can rapidly enhance your note taking speed and effectiveness
Module 5: Personal Development

Learn how to improve your typing skills with regular practice and personal development
Learn about the evolution of keyboards and how they suit specific individuals and tasks
Discover different technologies which can assist your typing development
Discover equipment and software for transcribing efficiently