Speed Typing & Accuracy Training: Improve Your Typing Performance

If you have asked “how do I increase my typing speed?”, this free course from Oxford Home Study Centre provides a structured way to examine your current performance and practise more effectively.

The programme focuses on typing speed and accuracy together. Rather than aiming for the highest possible words-per-minute score, you will consider how to measure results, identify recurring mistakes and improve your consistency through focused practice.

It is particularly suitable for learners who already know the keyboard basics and want to improve their performance in longer passages or timed tasks. New typists may prefer to begin with the Touch Typing for Beginners course.

Explore the full range of free typing courses to choose the course that best matches your current skills.

Measure progress without chasing a single score

A baseline typing test can show your starting words-per-minute rate and error pattern. Repeat a comparable exercise after a period of practice and look at both measures. Different passages, time limits and scoring methods can produce different results.

Practise the mistakes that slow you down

Review where you hesitate or make repeated errors. Short drills on frequent letter combinations can be more useful than repeatedly rushing through long tests. Increase pace gradually while checking that your results remain readable and accurate.

Who Is This Course For?

This free online course suits learners developing practical keyboard skills for study, everyday computer use or administrative tasks. It does not require a particular job title or guarantee employment. Select a course based on whether you need foundational touch typing, speed practice, document preparation, keyboard productivity or data entry accuracy.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the learner will be able to:

Explain the relationship between typing pace and errors.
Record a baseline typing result and set a realistic practice goal.
Use drills targeting hesitation, common words and rhythm.
Review errors and adjust practice without sacrificing accuracy.

Free Study and Optional Certification

OHSC provides access to the course learning materials without tuition fees. After completing the required learning and assessments, you may choose to purchase an optional certificate, subject to the certification options shown at enrolment. Buying a certificate is not required to study, and completion does not guarantee a job or professional qualification.

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Course Content

Topics Covered in the Course

The following module themes and five topic headings per module follow the current published course syllabus. Learning outcomes have been clarified for readability.

Module 1: Understanding Speed vs Accuracy

Topics

Balancing speed and precision
Measuring typing performance
Identifying weak areas
Tracking typing progress
Setting realistic improvement goals

Module Learning Outcomes

Explain why typing speed and accuracy must be considered together.
Record typing performance using a consistent method.
Set realistic goals based on identified weaknesses.

Module 2: Techniques to Increase Typing Speed

Topics

Speed-building exercises
Using shortcuts and key combinations
Improving muscle memory
Practising high-frequency words
Maintaining typing rhythm

Module Learning Outcomes

Select drills for common words and difficult combinations.
Build a steadier rhythm through regular practice.
Use relevant keyboard techniques without rushing.

Module 3: Maintaining Accuracy at High Speed

Topics

Avoiding common fast-typing errors
Reviewing typed content quickly
Improving precision under pressure
Reducing correction time
Building long-term typing consistency

Module Learning Outcomes

Identify errors that appear when typing faster.
Apply quick and careful review methods.
Maintain a sustainable balance of speed and accuracy.

How It Works

Build your knowledge through clear and accessible online learning.

Complete the assignments and achieve the required marks.

Choose an optional certificate after completing the course.

Why Choose a Certificate?

An optional certificate provides a clear record of successful course completion. Add it to your learning portfolio and share it where relevant.

Completing the course and its assessments shows your commitment to developing subject knowledge through focused, independent learning.

Use your new knowledge to support further study, workplace development or personal goals. A certificate records completion but does not guarantee employment or professional status.