Typing at school in Ghana
ICT and computing are taught from basic school, and practical keyboard skills help learners with assignments and computer work. The grade courses take learners from first keys to full sentences.
Typing tests for jobs in Ghana
Offices, banks, telecoms and BPO operations in Accra and Kumasi often test typing for admin, customer service and data entry roles, as do remote freelance clients.
| Your net WPM | What it suits |
|---|---|
| Under 25 | Keep learning; take the touch typing course |
| 25 to 35 | School work and light computer use |
| 35 to 50 | Most office, admin and data entry jobs |
| 50 to 60 | Secretarial, PA and customer chat roles |
| 60 and up | Transcription and high-volume data entry |
More detail in What typing speed do you need for data entry and office jobs?
Improve your score
- New to typing? Start the touch typing course or find the right course for your age and goal.
- Try the Work and Office course.
- Practise 10 to 15 minutes a day and retest weekly.
- Teachers can set up a class and track every learner.
Whether you are in Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi and Cape Coast or anywhere else, all you need is a web browser and a keyboard. Lessons can be downloaded for practice without a connection.