Where to learn shorthand

Are you interested in learning more about shorthand writing methods? Are you thinking of taking a UK shorthand writing course? Read the following article and find out all the interesting facts that you should know about shorthand writing methods. In this article, you will also find information as to where to locate the best shorthand courses in the United Kingdom.

General information

Shorthand Shorthand is an abbreviated type of writing method. Shorthand writing users can write as fast as one speaks. That is the reason why shorthand writing method was widely used before the invention of recording machines. Shorthand writing is a temporary method of writing, which means that it has to be converted to longhand writing. The process of shorthand writing The process of writing in shorthand is called stenography, brachygraphy or tachygraphy. The words stenography, brachygraphy and tachygraphy are derived from the Greek words ‘stenos’, which means narrow; ‘brachys’, which means short; ‘tachys’, which means speedy, and the verb ‘grafo’, which means to write. Shorthand methods There are many shorthand methods, with a vast variety of words, symbols and abbreviations. Learning shorthand writing is not an easy task and in order to use any shorthand writing method, one must be well trained.

Shorthand courses

Pitman Training Pitman Training offers shorthand courses in many UK locations such as Manchester, Notting Hill, High Holborn, Bromley and Luton. Pitman Training proposes part-time day and evening programmes as well as full-time courses. Pitman Training puts forward various shorthand qualifications, depending on the course selected, such as Teeline Fast Certificate, Teeline Beginners Certificate, Teeline Development Certificate, Teeline Speed Development Certificate, etc. Moorside Training Moorside Training offers part-time evening programmes and various qualifications in Shorthand Speed and Shorthand Beginners. The qualifications are awarded by Oxford, Cambridge and RSA examinations. MidKent College MidKent College's shorthand course is ideal for advanced participants. It offers an Office Skills with Shorthand Level 2 Certificate. Aberdeen College Aberdeen College offers part-time shorthand courses for beginners and provides a Shorthand Beginners Certificate. Truro College Truro College offers three part-time evening shorthand courses and provides Shorthand Certificates awarded by City & Guilds, and Teeline Shorthand Certificates awarded by Oxford, Cambridge and RSA examinations.