What you'll learn
A Steno Typing / Stenography Course is a short-term program (3–12 months) that trains students in fast shorthand writing, typing accuracy, speed building, and transcription skills.
It prepares learners for clerical, secretarial, and government stenographer jobs.
This course focuses on:
- Fast shorthand writing
- English/Hindi shorthand rules
- Improving typing speed
- Error-free transcription
- Office documentation skills
- Working with dictation and audio typing
Stenographers are employed in:
- Government offices
- Courts
- Police departments
- Corporate offices
- Media & reporting departments
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Course Syllabus
Introduction to Stenography (Weeks 1–4)
- What is stenography?
- Uses and career scope
- Parts of a shorthand system
- Consonants, vowels, diphthongs
- Basic shorthand strokes
- Shorthand outlines and simple word writing
- Sitting posture and pen holding
Shorthand Speed Building (Weeks 5–12)
- Word-building tricks
- Abbreviations & short forms
- Phrases and contractions
- Dictation practice (40–60 wpm)
- Passage writing and transcribing
- Accuracy improvement techniques
- Common mistakes and correction methods
Typing Skills (Weeks 13–18)
English Typing
- Keyboard introduction
- Finger placement
- Speed typing exercises
- Typing paragraphs and official letters
- Typing speed goals:
- Beginner: 25–30 wpm
- Intermediate: 35–40 wpm
Hindi Typing (if included)
- Remington/InScript keyboard
- Word and sentence typing
- Speed goals: 25–30 wpm
Transcription & Office Practice (Weeks 19–22)
- Listening and writing practice
- Audio typing
- Converting shorthand notes into long writing
- Proofreading techniques
- Formatting letters, notices, circulars
- Basic MS Word & documentation
🔹 FINAL ASSESSMENT (Weeks 23–24)
- English/Hindi shorthand dictation test
- Typing speed test
- Transcription accuracy test
- Viva & project submission
🎓 SKILLS GAINED
- High typing speed
- Shorthand writing (40–80 wpm)
- Accurate transcription
- Document formatting
- Office communication
- Time management