For those of you who have typing skills and would like to improve them and use them on your journey to your new job, I put together a few sites that can help you. These are the top 5 free typing test sites that I have researched and recommended (just a note: I do not provide any sites that I am affiliated with or get any commission for your inquiry. They are strictly recommendations from my research).
# 1 RAPIDTYPING (“Editors’ Choice”)
An extremely fun way to learn to write. This is definitely an editors’ pick! RapidTyping is a new, fun, fresh, and easy-to-use site! This is an extremely entertaining method to learn to write, sharpen your skills, and most importantly, “no-look”! There are many screenshots for you to see how the program works. Fish is hilarious! As I write now, I laugh to myself when I think of the fish swimming next to me as I write. I have to see it. There is no limitation of use. You don’t have to worry about giving up your email or registration information. These are just some of the features: Choose your keyboard Moving Hands Use the simple and colorful interface. Typing game Track progress Make your own plan Create your own lessons There is a portable version. Acceptable for children. Multilingual interface. And much more. Once again, the best of all this; the software is free to download. If you would like to make a donation, you have the option to share your appreciation.
# 2: FREETYPINGGAME (Includes a free typing certification)
This is such a fun and busy place. If you are looking for a simpler site this may be a bit busy. However, it provides you with many resources to acquire or hone your skills. They offer a complete interactive method for learning to write. Learning to write has never been easier. In fact, they teach you with 2 keys at a time, followed by a review of all the keys in the previous lessons. There are two timed typing tests to choose from. An original timed typing test is available that allows you to send your speed to your world scoreboard in real time. It looks pretty impressive. Although I’m not the boastful type, it’s great for the ego. The Typing Certificate Test allows you to print a certificate with your name and typing speed. Ok, and to save the best for last, I LOVE GAMES! They have quite a few selections of “typing” games for your pleasure and perhaps enjoyment. My favorite is Spacebar Invaders. Strange creatures move down from space. Stop them writing. The more you write, the faster they get. Bonus points for UFOs! I love it, I love it!
# 3 TYPE TEST (Gives both employees and allows the employer to test applicants directly from the site)
TypingTest is an honest and legitimate site with an official typing certification. You would first have to register (for free) on the certified online testing site hosted by Expert Rating. Then you will have to buy access to the certified typing test with a credit card, the cost of which is $ 9.99 for the certificate (not bad, but could be less). Once it’s warmed up and you’re ready to go, you can complete the full 10-minute typing test. You have three attempts to get the best possible results. Once you are satisfied with the results you have chosen, choose the results of your choice to print on the official certificate. That certificate will be mailed to you regardless of where in the world you live. Now just remember, just because these sites offer certificates, you need to make sure that you clarify with your prospective employer what typing documentation is acceptable.
# 4 MRKENT (generic but GREAT site – also offers a free typing certificate)
Well, who is Mr. Kent? Well, I did just that. I looked on the whois site and came across a Mr. Kent. I won’t reveal the names, but so far everything seems legit. The website has been around since 1999. Which these days is pretty cool in my book. Sites generally disappear after a while and are never reborn; you know what I’m talking about. Mr. Kent was a former instructor at a vocational school, which apparently inspired him to help his students through the Internet. He came up with some tools to help people like you and me succeed in this busy and competitive business world. So after checking out the site, there are HUNDREDS of tools and resources for just about everything you need (just to name a few):
Ten key test
Ten Key Tutor II (NEW)
Typing practice
Typing Test II (NEW)
Free Certified Typing Test
Typing Tutor II (NEW)
And that’s just the advice from all the available resources. You can download study tools, work-at-home tools, small business resources, recipes, and the list goes on. You really want to bookmark this site. All in all, a big thumbs up to Mr. Kent! I will continue to use this site.
# 5 LEARN2TYPE (FAITHFUL OLD * Also includes key tests and certifications)
Learn2Type has definitely been around for a while. You can always depend on the site to be close. They have approximately 4,525,766 registered users! This year some new modules were added and modified such as:
NEW: Typing Certification and Ten Key Certification are available!
NEW – Learn2Type for Kids – Simpler and more educational typing exercise content for kids!
NEW – Ten Keys Test – 10 Keys Numeric Keypad Test! NEW – AZERTY and Dvorak keyboard – lessons!
NEW – Educational Resources – Find Colleges Online.
NEW – Teachers and educators, your students can benefit from Learn2Type for Schools – FREE!
I can’t say much about the design of the site, but the real materials are always there to use. Learn2Type is one of the top FREE websites that helps you master typing skills. Whether you’re a beginning typist or an expert, the skills test is tailored for your speed and accuracy. Therefore, the better it gets, the more challenging the typing exercises become. And if you get tired or need to leave the site, you can always come back and pick up where you left off.
So there you have it. Have fun with your search, I wish you the best of luck and you might see my name on the top typing games list (smile).