Learning Data Entry
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Lessons in Data Entry
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A career in data entry is something that many people desire but few know how to obtain. A solid start is in learning data entry. Although many jobs can be found that offer on-the-job training, certificates in specific areas make workers in data entry more desirable. The certifications also help to cut through the competitive world of data entry, making jobs more readily available to the certificate holder.
The Curriculum
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Data entry workers must learn more than word processing and 10-key entry to be able to perform the job. However, the type of training can vary greatly by the needs of the employer. For this reason, colleges and other training programs try to offer a wide curriculum that covers that skills that the majority of employers require. This includes not only data entry but also word processing, transcription, keyboarding, grammar, spelling, database skills and an introduction to the use of the most common office equipment. Such training lasts between one and two years and results in a certificate in data entry (usually called something else, like office management or clerical science).
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Extra Credit
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To make yourself more marketable in the competitive data entry field, a specialty is helpful. These extra certificates are in medical transcription, legal office management, Microsoft Office Specialist, office management and even in computer programming. Medical transcriptionists work in a hospital setting, while data entry professionals with a computer programming certificate work with program code in addition to their other duties. Data entry workers either take these certification programs at the urging of the employer or because it is a field that they would like to enter.
The Schoolhouse
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Data entry certification programs are given at community colleges and traditional universities. Many of these programs are online classes. However, look for an accredited program. (See the Resources section for more information.) Scams are prevalent online, so do not apply for a program because it is cheap or promises a job upon completion. Opt for a good program with an accredited school to ensure that you get the legitimate training you need for the money paid.
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