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Why parents come to us to help their child learn to touch type
For some children handwriting is a challenge “He finds it very difficult to write.” “It’s becoming a major obstacle.” “He’s falling behind.” “She needs confidence in using a computer.” These are real comments from parents that come to us, often at their wits end...
Question time with Wendy Petersen, founder of Type IT!
What do you enjoy most about your job? I guess for me it's when a student actually finishes the course and the difference it really makes to them. It's wonderful to get such positive feedback from our students, especially when they come to us at the beginning, really...
West London Business Awards – Finalist!
At the West London Business Awards last night as a finalist for Training and Education Provider of the Year. We didn’t win unfortunately, but it was lovely to be selected to attend such a prestigious event at Twickenham Stadium. #WLBA2022...
Even touch typists don’t type properly!
Many of the people that come to us are already ‘touch typists’ - so why do they need our help? Undoing bad habits! Quote often their speed isn’t what it should be. And on closer inspection, it’s because they are not touch typing properly. So we have to undo any bad...
February Half Term Touch Typing Course
With our one week intensive touch typing course starting this half term, I thought I would do a little Q&A of some common questions I get asked: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝘀? How far they get through the course depends on so many factors; their age being...
6 Reasons Why Being An Accurate And Fast Typist Can Make Your Job Easier!
Due to advances in technology, I haven't walked into a recruitment agency in years. I'm not sure how things work now but, in the past, when you registered, you had to do quizzes in word and excel and a typing test. With the desire to do well and prove your speed,...
Feb Half Term Touch typing course – Crash Course
Book your place today! We have a few places left for our February Half Term Touch Typing Course! Please join me live in our typing centre! #touchtyping #halfterm #skillforlife
The Type IT! Team
Running a small business with staff working remotely has its pros and cons. The biggest advantage is that they can work flexibly, whether they are university students, have second jobs or are bringing up a young family. As we don’t have a fixed place of work, it means...
Learn to touch type FAST!
Want to learn to speed type e.g. type FAST without looking or thinking? Type IT! Remote touch typing courses Our remote touch typing courses work like this: 🌼Choose how quickly you want to learn. Fast track (2/3/4/6weeks) or steady pace (12 weeks).🌼 Learn from home in...
Touch Typing for DofE
Don’t forget you can learn to touch type for your DofE skill! Touch typing for DofE skill Bronze or Silver - 3 month course orGold - 6 month course We are an Approved Activity Provider with the DofE and welcome participants of all abilities. Join the course at any...