Keyboarding for Beginners

Course code OACP 1102

Credit 1.5

Length 18.0 hours

Course outline View

An overview of topics including key letters, numbers, and symbols; common errors; keyboarding tips; and the importance of good posture. Skills and techniques are developed through in-class practice lessons.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Functions of a computer
    Posture and technique
    Home row keys
    Common errors and keyboarding tips
    Alpha keyboard
    Number keyboard
    Other keyboard symbols

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
21772 May 4, 2026
to June 15, 2026
Online Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: Challenge Exam or External Evaluation

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.