Computer Keyboarding
Program Summary
Organizations need to process a rapidly growing amount of information. Data entry and information processing workers help ensure the smooth and efficient handling of information. By typing text, entering data into a computer, operating a variety of office machines, and performing other clerical duties, these workers help organizations keep up with the rapid changes that are characteristic of today’s Information Age.
Employment Trends
- Employers generally hire high school graduates who meet their requirements for keyboarding speed.
- The need to replace workers who leave this large occupation each year should produce many job openings.
- Job prospects should be best for those with expertise in appropriate computer software applications.
Program Objectives
- Successful completion of each course earns a Certificate of Completion
These courses consist of a series of student-centered instructional modules using “touch keyboarding” procedures. Students use computers, receive frequent instructional feedback, and are given the opportunity to discuss problems with their instructor. Registration in the keyboarding courses will give the student 15 hours of scheduled, individualized classroom instruction. In addition, open laboratory practice time is available. Check with your instructor on open lab availability.
Program Requirements
- If you do NOT know how to type:
Enroll in Keyboarding for Microcomputers
Noncredit students, select course OFC335; Credit students, select course # CIS125. This is a classroom-based credit / noncredit combination class.
It consists of a series of student-centered instructional modules using “touch typing.” Students use computers, receive frequent instructional feedback, and are given the opportunity to discuss problems with their instructor. Open time for practice can be scheduled by your instructor.
- If you CAN touch-type up to 25 wpm:
Enroll in OFC336, Microcomputer Keyboarding: Business Documents to learn MS Word, the most widely used office application. Basic, intermediate, and advanced classes are offered online only.