Touch Typing for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Typeify is a DofE Approved Activity Provider offering a 13-week remote touch typing course for students completing their Bronze or Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award Skills section. Complete your DofE skill from home, at your own pace, with weekly personalised feedback from your tutor.
Complete your DofE Skills section from home and walk away with a skill that lasts a lifetime.
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Typeify is a DofE Approved Activity Provider running a 13-week touch typing course designed specifically for the Skills section of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. You'll learn to type all 26 letters, numbers, punctuation and dictation without looking at the keyboard, guided every step of the way by your personal tutor.
The online platform automatically tracks all of your practice time, so there's no need to log hours yourself. At the end of the course, Typeify submits your Assessor's Report to eDofE directly, so there's nothing extra for you to do.
£150 for the full 13-week course, including your welcome pack, weekly tutor feedback, and Assessor's Report.
What you'll cover on the Typeify DofE Skills Course
The course is suitable for complete beginners and is designed to meet the Skills section requirements for both Bronze and Silver levels of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. By the end of the 13 weeks, you'll be able to type all 26 letters, numbers, punctuation, symbols and dictation without looking at the keyboard once.
The course builds steadily using muscle memory, repetition and games, so each new key is properly embedded before the next one is introduced. Your tutor reviews your progress on the online platform every week and sends you a personalised email with feedback and your lesson plan for the coming week.
How the Course Works
Everything you need, from the moment you book to the moment your Assessor's Report is submitted.
🖥️ Online platform, from home: Lessons are available whenever it suits you, on any computer or laptop. No travel, no fixed timetable.
📦 Welcome pack posted to you: Before you start, you'll receive a colour-coded keyboard and activity workbook to help you learn correct finger placement from day one.
📧 Weekly personalised feedback: Every week your tutor reviews your practice on the online platform and sends you a tailored email with feedback and your next lesson plan.
⏱️ No logging required: The online platform tracks all of your practice time automatically, so you never need to keep a record yourself.
📅 13 weeks, around 1 hour per week: Little and often works best. Ten minutes a day is more effective than one long session, and the course fits easily around school and other commitments.
🏆 Certificate and prize on completion: When you finish the course, you'll receive a certificate and a prize to mark the achievement.
📋 Assessor's Report submitted for you: Typeify completes and submits your DofE Assessor's Report to eDofE directly on your behalf. Nothing for you to chase or fill in.
What happens when you finish?
Once you've completed the 13-week course, Typeify will submit your Assessor's Report to eDofE directly on your behalf, confirming your participation and progress for the Skills section of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. You'll receive a copy of the report for your own records.
You'll also receive a certificate and a prize to mark completing the course. A tangible reminder of a skill you'll carry with you long after your DofE is done.
After the course finishes, you'll have six months' continued access to the online platform, so there's plenty of time to keep practising, improve your speed further, and aim for more stars on completed lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does touch typing count as a DofE Skill?
Yes. Touch typing is a recognised activity for the Skills section of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. As with all DofE activities, we recommend checking with your DofE Leader before booking.
Q: Which levels of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award does this course cover?
The Typeify DofE course is suitable for both Bronze and Silver levels. Please note that for Silver, the Skills section must be six months long if the participant's Physical section is also six months. Please refer to the DofE website for full timescale guidance.
Q: Do I need any experience?
No. The course is designed for complete beginners and starts from scratch, introducing keys gradually so every student builds confidence at their own pace.
Q: How much practice is needed each week?
Around one hour per week is all that's needed. Little and often works best — ten minutes a day is more effective than one long session.
Q: Do I need to keep a record of my practice time?
No. The online platform tracks all of your practice time automatically and your tutor monitors this every week, so there's nothing for you to log yourself.
Q: Who submits the Assessor's Report?
Typeify submits the Assessor's Report to eDofE directly on your behalf at the end of the course. There's nothing for you or your parents to complete or chase.
Q: Can I do this from home?
Yes, the course is completed entirely online. All you need is a computer or laptop and an internet connection.
Q: How much does the course cost?
The full 13-week course is £150, including your welcome pack, weekly tutor feedback, and Assessor's Report.
Q: When can I start?
You can start anytime. Simply complete the booking form and your welcome pack will be posted out to you before your start date.
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