Shorthand Speed Development

Designed for:Individuals who use any shorthand system and who wish to improve their speed.
Prerequisites:Familiarisation with the theory of Teeline, Pitman 2000 or the Pitman New Era shorthand system.
Objectives:A steady increase in speed, dexterity and mental word-holding.
Benefits
·Improved core shorthand skills.
·An ideal follow-on to Teeline, Pitman 2000 and Pitman Refresher courses.
·A wide choice of training locations and times, and the flexibility and value of self-study training methods that allow for different learning speeds and styles.
·A work pack with hands on exercises, which complements the audio tapes, to provide step-by-step learning.
·The opportunity to gain a widely recognised qualification, a Pitman Certificate.
Course Content
·Use of dictation material between 30 to 140 wpm, with varied content eg. Literary, parliamentary and company reports, commercial, general interest etc.
·Some theory and practice work outside the time spent at the centre