Course description
From the expert in secretarial and shorthand training, Pitman Training’s SpeedWriting course is a new way to learn the BakerWriteTM SpeedWriting system in just six hours.
You’ll also find studying SpeedWriting easy to organise around your work and home commitments as it is provided on a self-study basis, so you learn at your own pace.
Durinf the course, you'll complete a workbook that will be yours to keep as a handy reference guide. Plus you'll also have all the benefits of the highly regarded Pitman Training name on your CV.
For further career progression, you can choose from our comprehensive range of specialist secretarial and Microsoft Office courses, which can develop you to your full potential.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Is this for you?
If you are required to take notes or minutes in meetings as part of your role, this course will help you increase your speed and efficiency and is a modern alternative to the traditional shorthand systems.
Pre-Requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites required for this course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
This SpeedWriting course will help you accurately record the spoken word, to speeds of up to 40 wpm, through 3 practical, self-paced lessons.
Training Course Content
SpeedWriting with Pitman Training comprises three lessons; you will learn about silent letters and vowels, phonetics and prefixes through a combination of exercises and dictation practice until you are reaching speeds of up to 40 wpm.
Continuing Studies
SpeedWriting is useful mainly in office administration type positions. So, if you gain this skill you can aim for positions such as Secretary, Medical Secretary, Legal Secretary, PA, EA, VA etc.
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