Here are several of the courses you will take as a StenoKey participant. Everyone will start with Theory I. If you are transferring, you will progress through the chapters fast if you already know the material. The time frames given are for participants practicing four to six hours a day, six days a week. All courses are included in the flat-fee tuition.
Theory I
Chapters 1-10 at 120 WPM Two-minute dictation files Single key letters, all vowel sounds, basic phrases 4 to 8 weeks
Theory II
Chapters 11-20 at 140 WPM Three-minute dictation files. Combination letters, common prefixes and suffixes, numbers 6 to 12 weeks
Theory III
Ch 21-30 at 160 WPM Four-minute dictation files Advance number concepts, real-life lit incorporating previously taught concepts. 5 to 10 weeks
Theory IV
Ch 31-40 at 180 WPM Five-minute dictation files Short writing techniques 6 to 12 weeks
Theory V
Chapters 41-44 at 200 WPM Six-minute dictation files Short writing techniques 3 to 6 weeks
Testimony
Speeds of 200-280 Six-minute dictation files Those who are on captioning track will learn the preferred captioning format for writing multiple speakers. 8 to 16 weeks
Grammar
Grammar rules are learned in each chapter of theory. The theory dictation will provide plenty of practice to exercise those rules.
Jury Charge
Optional. Those seeking to be professional CART providers or closed captions providers may elect to skip this section. 4 to 8 weeks
Specialized Terminology
Highly recommended for those seeking to be real-time providers. Includes medical terminology 8 to 16 weeks
