Transcriber Skill Development

To be eligible for the TypeWell Basic Skills transcribing course or the Refresher course, a candidate must complete our online application process. Training software for each course listed below is included in the enrollment fee.

Qualify & Apply

Course

Typewell Basic Skills Course

Teaches the basic skills necessary to provide TypeWell meaning-for-meaning communication access. This distance learning course includes interactive software with regular feedback from a team of experienced teachers.

Typewell Refresher Course

Available to TypeWell transcribers who previously completed the Basic Skills Course and wish to refresh their skills. This distance learning course covers the same material in the Basic Skills Course, but allows students to proceed more quickly in areas where their skills are still strong.

Turbo I Courselet

Available to TypeWell transcribers who have provided real-time TypeWell services for at least six months. This self-paced course teaches advanced abbreviation patterns using the same interactive teaching methods as our Basic Skills and Refresher Courses.

Equipment Needed

The Basic Skills Course must be done on a laptop computer running Windows. The Refresher Course and Turbo Courselet software can be installed on a laptop or desktop.

Course equipment requirements

Classes & Workshops

You may also be interested in upcoming workshops and our free QuickClasses.

Continuing education opportunities in the Learning Center

Payment

Payment is by credit card only. Payment instructions will be emailed directly to the candidate or the course sponsor during the registration process. Except where otherwise noted, all training prices shown above are valid until December 31, 2013.