COMPUTER TYPING

In today's digital age, typing proficiency is not just a skill, but a necessity for various professions and everyday tasks. Boscotech, a Techinaut Institute of Technology franchise based in Tarapur-Khelma, Cachar, Assam, offers a comprehensive 6-month course on Computer Typing. This course is not just about theory, but about equipping students with the necessary skills to type accurately and efficiently, covering various aspects of typing, word processing, and language-specific typing techniques that are directly applicable in real-life scenarios.

The primary objective of the Computer Typing course offered by Boscotech is to enable students to develop proficient typing skills essential for personal and professional use. The course is structured over a 6-month duration, with classes held twice a week in the evenings.

1. Gain a understanding fundamentals of computers and operating systems.
2. Learn to use word processing software effectively for creating and editing documents.
3. Master English and Hindi typing techniques to achieve speed and accuracy.
4. Develop the ability to type various documents in both languages, including letters, reports, and essays.
5. Practice typing exercises regularly to improve speed and accuracy. Your progress will be assessed through weekly typing tests and assignments, which will help you track your improvement over time.

The course begins with an introduction to the basics of computers, providing students with a foundational understanding hardware, software, and OS. Students learn about the components of a computer system, including the CPU, memory, storage devices, input and output devices, and peripheral devices.

Students gain insights into the architecture and functioning of computers, including the role of the operating system in managing hardware resources and executing software programs. They learn about different operating systems, such as Windows, macOS, and Linux, and their features and functionalities.

In this section, students delve deeper into the concept of operating systems, exploring topics such as file management, multitasking, user interfaces, and system utilities. They learn how to navigate the file system, organize files and folders, and perform basic tasks such as copying, moving, and deleting files.

The course then moves on to word processing, where students learn to use software applications such as MS Word or Google Docs to create, format, and edit documents. All necessary course materials, including textbooks and software licenses, will be provided. They become familiar with various formatting options, including font styles, sizes, colours, and alignment, and tools for inserting images, tables, and other elements into documents.

Students also learn to use features such as spell check, grammar check, and thesaurus to enhance the quality of their documents. They practice typing exercises and assignments to improve their typing speed and accuracy while creating and editing documents.

In this section, students focus specifically on English typing techniques. They learn to type alphabets, numbers, symbols, and special characters using proper finger placement and keyboarding techniques. They practice typing exercises that gradually increase complexity, incorporating words, sentences, and paragraphs to build typing proficiency.

Students learn to touch type without looking at the keyboard, developing muscle memory and improving typing speed and accuracy over time. They also learn to use keyboard shortcuts and other productivity tools to streamline their typing workflow.

In addition to English typing, students also learn Hindi typing techniques, including the layout of the Hindi keyboard and the placement of characters and symbols. The course is designed for students with [basic understanding of Hindi]. They practice exercises that involve typing Hindi words, sentences, and paragraphs, gradually increasing in difficulty to build proficiency.

Students learn to seamlessly switch between typing in English and Hindi using the operating system's language settings and input methods. They develop the ability to type documents in both languages efficiently, catering to diverse communication needs.

The 6-month Computer Typing course offered by Boscotech is not just a crash course, but a comprehensive program designed to equip students with essential typing skills that are valuable in today's digital world. By covering the fundamentals of computers, operating systems, word processing, and language-specific typing techniques, the course provides a solid foundation for mastering typing proficiency, ensuring that students are well-prepared for any typing task they may encounter.

Graduates of this course are not just equipped with typing skills, but with the confidence and proficiency to pursue careers that require strong typing skills, such as administrative assistants, data entry clerks, transcriptionists, and content creators. Whether typing documents in English or Hindi, students develop the speed, accuracy, and efficiency needed to excel in various professional roles, opening up a world of career opportunities.