What is touch typing?

Touch typing is the cornerstone of computer literacy. When you learn how to touch type, you gain the ability to type without looking at your keyboard, using muscle memory to find the keys instead. Touch typing courses are essential for anyone who works with computers on a regular basis.

When you take a Pitman Training touch typing course, you boost your productivity and increase typing accuracy, giving you greater control over your working day. Your ability to type speedily and with minimal errors is something many employers will value on a CV.

Explore our Touch Typing Courses

Touch Typing Courses

Audio Transcription Level 1

Audio Transcription is a valuable skill, with applications in many industry sectors. This audio typing course will teach you how to operate audio transcribing equipment…

Touch Typing Courses

Audio Transcription Level 2

The aim of this course is to increase your timing and audio transcription proficiency.

Legal Secretary Courses & Diplomas

Legal Audio Processing

This course utilises CILEx specialist course materials and looks at six different legal specialisms to gain an understanding of the documentation that needs to be…

Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas

Medical Audio Transcription

Our comprehensive Medical Audio Transcription training covers the transcription of medical documentation used when working in a medical administration role in hospitals, GP practices and…

Touch Typing Courses

Numeric Data Entry

This is a fast, specialist course of 2-3 hours that will teach you how to touch-type using the numeric keypad, essential if you regularly input…

Touch Typing Courses

Typaz

In just 25 hours speeds of 20-40+ words per minute are perfectly achievable, even if you have little prior experience. Comprising 10 lessons, you’ll also…

Touch Typing Courses

Typaz Professional

For those needing high proficiency at touch-typing and keyboard skills. The course takes up to 42 hours and includes the alpha-numeric keys and high-end learning…

Touch Typing Courses

Typaz Speed

With our typaz speed course we’ll increase your work-rate and help you learn to touch-type at up to 40-60 words a minute; what a difference…

Touch Typing Courses

Touch Typing Workshop (2 Days)

This is a two-day, tutor-led workshop designed to help you learn how to touch type both efficiently and accurately. The aim of this seminar is…

How long does it take to learn touch typing?

Our shortest course, Typaz, is just 25 hours long. This course should prepare a complete beginner to confidently type at least 40 words per minute. Our advanced courses are slightly longer, taking upwards of 40 hours.

Why choose Pitman Training to learn touch typing?

  • With a long tradition that started in 1837, Pitman Training is highly respected among recruiters. A Pitman Training qualification is considered a mark of excellence for any employee.
  • Our range of touch typing courses covers everything from increasing your WPM for data entry, to audio transcription and audio processing within the legal sector.
  • If you are short on time but eager to progress quickly, we also provide intensive touch typing workshops and professional in-centre seminars to fast-track your learning.
  • You can combine your touch-typing training with a related Pitman Training course to enhance your skills and improve your employability.
  • Our touch-typing training centres can be found across the UK, with courses running all year long. Our training options are flexible, and we can accommodate remote study if you would prefer to learn touch typing at home.
  • You can choose to train any time you like. Whether it is full-time or part-time, you enjoy a flexible schedule that fits your timetable.

Careers with touch typing

Touch typing courses available

Pitman’s Typaz courses (TypazTypaz Speed, and Typaz Professional) provide a valuable first step into touch typing. To learn which course you should start with, try our Touch Typing Test to assess how you currently perform.

Once you have mastered your keyboard skills, consider branching out into areas such as medical transcription and legal transcription to show employers you are dedicated to their field.

Whichever touch-typing course you choose, whether online or in-centre, our experienced course tutors are with you every step of the way.

Just contact us for a free, friendly career consultation with our training experts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a tutor-led training seminar a better way for you to learn?

Absolutely, tutor-led seminars, commonly known as instructor-led training sessions, offer an engaging and interactive approach to learning. Led by seasoned professionals, these sessions ensure a deeper understanding of the subject matter, providing immediate feedback and personalized attention. Whether it’s employee training or corporate skill development, these instructor-led sessions encourage direct interaction, fostering an environment conducive to active learning. At Pitman Training, our extensive collection of tutor-led training videos combines the flexibility of online learning with the live guidance of expert instructors.

Are the courses approved?

Yes our courses are accredited by awarding bodies and accepted by all employers.

When do the courses start?

We have monthly intakes for every course, please enquire to find out more.

I work nights, can I study part-time?

Yes, we recommend all our students allocate 8 to 10 hours per week. All our courses take up to 3 months to complete and our diplomas take up to 1 year.

Who will train me?

Some of our certifications are studied online using our interactive platform and some of our diplomas are conducted via online seminars.

Do I study online or at a training centre?

We offer a blended learning approach. Our courses and diplomas can be studied remotely from the comfort of your own home. You also have the option to also study in our centers if you prefer face-to-face learning.

If I fail an exam?

One re-sit is provided for our courses. However, we have a very high pass rates in completing the assessments.

Can I pay back over a period of time?

Yes, we offer various payment plans up to 36 months to help split the cost over a manageable period of time.

What is the cost?

Our costs vary for our courses and diplomas and start from as little as £20 per month over a 36-month payment plan period. Fill in the form to find out more.

Finance Options

Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –

Self-Funded:

  • Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
  • You could opt to pay upfront.

Company Funded:

Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.

What we can help with:

  • Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
  • Tailored personnel letters
  • Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).

Funding & Grants:

There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.

We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.

* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.

Career Path

A great diploma that can help open the doors to a variety of careers thanks to its unique tailor-made set up. You could work towards any number of office administration type careers in roles such as Medical Secretary, Legal Secretary, PA, EA or Office Manager. Alternatively, you could utilise the skills gained to kick-start a rewarding career in an accounting role with positions such as Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant.

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