Typing at school in Uganda
ICT is part of secondary school learning, and learners increasingly type projects and research. Touch typing makes computer lessons more productive. The grade courses suit primary and secondary learners.
Typing tests for jobs in Uganda
Offices, NGOs, banks and contact centres in Kampala often include a typing test for admin, data entry and customer support roles.
| 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 Ustadi, touch typing in Kiswahili.
- Practise 10 to 15 minutes a day and retest weekly.
- Teachers can set up a class and track every learner.
Whether you are in Kampala, Entebbe, Gulu, Mbarara and Jinja or anywhere else, all you need is a web browser and a keyboard. Lessons can be downloaded for practice without a connection.