Course Description
Keyboarding Basics is introduction to the computer keyboard and keyboarding techniques. Using drills and timed writings, this course helps students increase speed and accuracy on a computer keyboard.
Certificate Completion of this course certifies proficient keyboarding skills based on a keyboarding competency exam. A Certificate of Technical Competency is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:
Competencies (skills you will learn)
- Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques
- Demonstrate ability to keyboard by touch
Course Structure This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length The estimated length of this course is 30 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Specific Course Admission Requirements There are no specific requirements to take this course. However, courses in the Business Technology Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.
Required Texts Keyboarding Short Course Text w/software
Publisher: Ellsworth Publishing
Check the Bookstore for current textbook prices.
Course Location and Schedule
Salt Lake Campus: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday Rose Park Campus: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday
Tooele Campus: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. & Thur., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tues. & Wed.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday
Tuition and Fees Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.
This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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