Our Keyboarding class is designed to teach students the keyboard fundamentals. Topics include speed and accuracy, using home keys, alpha keys, punctuation, number keys, and using online keyboarding resources. Students will also learn how to create, edit, and save word processing documents and learn posture tips to minimize fatigue and help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.

OFC-388 Keyboarding (2.4 CEUs)

Learn how to touch-type (type text without looking at your keyboard) with Keyboarding Pro 5, a typing tutorial designed for personal computers. In addition to touch-typing, you will learn computer and word-processing basics, useful keyboard shortcuts, and posture tips. You must register for this course with Prince George's Community College and on Education To Go (Ed2Go). 12 sessions, $150 (includes $75 fee) 

Classes are not being offered at this time.

Follow the instructions below to register for an Ed2Go class.

Registration for a Prince George's Community College (PGCC) online class with our educational partner, Education To Go (Ed2Go), is a two-step process. You are not fully registered into an Ed2Go course with PGCC until this entire two-step process is completed for each class you are taking.

Step 1: REGISTER AND MAKE PAYMENT FOR ED2GO (online) COURSES:
  • Go to www.pgcc.edu
  • Click on Owl Link
  • Select Workforce Development and Continuing Education Students
  • Login—You must have a User ID and Password
  • Select enroll and register for class(es)
  • On the Course Code box, enter the course ID
    • For example 5-digit Syn number (97835) or Course ID (ENR-317)
  • Select a course and submit
  • Answer drop-box questions about why you are taking the course.
  • The Pay for Class screen will come up.
    • Note: Registration is not complete until payment is made.
  • Follow the instructions to complete the registration and payment process.
  • If registration is completed successfully, you will receive a confirmation screen. Print this out for your records.
Step 2: COMPLETE THE ORIENTATION PROCESS WITH ED2GO

Please go to the www.ed2go.com/pgcc website.

  • Select your class.
    • Enter a keyword in the Search for Courses box, and press ENTER (on your computer)

OR  

  • Click View Catalog. To view all of the courses alphabetically, click Name A-Z.
  • Click on Enroll Now.
  • Select the start date for your class.
  • Select Continue.
  • Type your email address in the box on the right and click Create Account.
    • Note: If you already have an ed2go account, sign in using the box on the left.
  • Complete Enrollment Information with your address and other requested information. You will also be asked to create your password. When completed, click UPDATE. Make sure you have a working email address.
  • Select the ALREADY PAID button when the payment options come up (even if you have not yet paid PGCC).
  • Print out your course syllabus.
Step 3: ACCESS YOUR COURSE

To access your course on the start date of the class, go to Education To Go (Ed2Go) and click “Classroom."

Contact Information

Barbara McCreary
Phone: 301-546-0873
Email: mccreabc@pgcc.edu