PHT 1012 - Keyboarding

Clock Hours: 6

Course Description:
This course will acquaint the students with the alphanumeric computer keyboard, and with basic workplace productivity applications (e.g. Microsoft Office).

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

Demonstrate ability to log on to the computer system and navigate the Windows desktop.
Demonstrate ability to launch programs using either desktop shortcuts or the Windows button.
Identify the “home keys” on the keyboard.
Show familiarity with the numeric (10-key) keyboard.
Demonstrate a typing speed of 40 words per minute.
Demonstrate a typing speed of either 8000 keystrokes per hour or 130 keystrokes per minute when using the numeric (10-key) keyboard.
Demonstrate basic computer literacy and competency with commonly used software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, web browsers, etc.).