CIS 1031 - Keyboarding

Clock Hours: 27

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course teaches students keyboarding skills on the microcomputer. No prior knowledge or experience using a computer is necessary. Instructions also include basic items such as turning on the computer, starting software, and printing, saving, and turning off the system. This module is for the computer user who needs to learn to operate the keyboard with working-level proficiency.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate correct posture and position at the microcomputer.
Explain and demonstrate good key stroking technique.
Learn to key alpha and numeric data efficiently and effectively.
Master alphabetic reaches on the keyboard.
Keys documents by touch;
Achieve a minimum rate of 25 or more corrected words per minute (cwpm).
Operate selected service keys.
Master the top-row key-reaches.
Master selected symbol key-reaches. To edit (proofread and revise copy).
Achieve straight copy keyboarding skills.
Learn operating techniques of the numeric keypad on a computer keyboard.
Learn key locations on the numeric keypad.
Gain knowledge of keyboarding and document processing terminology.