Online Class: Gregg Shorthand 101

Discover the elegance and utility of Gregg Shorthand, the world's premier speed writing system, with our comprehensive course designed to boost your career. Through a series of engaging lessons and practical exercises, you'll develop proficiency in shorthand, enhancing your professional capabilities and opening new opportunities.

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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 39
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 15
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Master the Art of Speed Writing: Dive into Gregg Shorthand

In the fast-paced world of communication, the ability to rapidly capture information can be invaluable. Gregg Shorthand, since its development in 1888, has stood the test of time, becoming the most popular and efficient shorthand system globally. Its widespread acceptance isn't surprising - it's regarded as the simplest to grasp, utilize, and interpret, thanks to its sleek, direct, and aesthetically pleasing design. Over the decades, it has undergone refinements, making it even more user-friendly for contemporary learners.

As of today, a staggering number of professionals across diverse sectors in almost every country have incorporated Gregg Shorthand into their daily routines. This dominance is a testament to the system's unparalleled efficacy in boosting productivity and efficiency.

Why Learn Gregg Shorthand?

Enrolling in this course offers an introduction to the "Simplified" second edition of Gregg Shorthand. Mastering this shorthand system can significantly enhance your professional life, making tasks easier and opening doors to various business opportunities. It's more than a course; it's an investment in a skill that pays rich dividends in time saved and opportunities captured.

Course Structure:

The course is structured to ensure maximum retention and application:

  1. Introduction to the Lesson: A primer to set context.
  2. The Lesson Body (Learn It): Each lesson is dissected topic-wise for clarity.
  3. Lesson Conclusion: Summarizing key takeaways.
  4. Practice Modules: Engage in writing exercises and activities post-lesson.
  5. Review Quiz: Test your understanding with a brief quiz.
  6. Resourceful Insights: The course is peppered with key term highlights, checklists, exercises, and resourceful website links, strategically placed for enhanced understanding.

By fully immersing yourself in the course content, you're not only acquiring a new skill but embarking on a journey to heightened professional capabilities.

Course Breakdown:

  1. Introduction to Gregg Shorthand: Understand its history, relevance, and global acceptance.
  2. Lesson 1 - First Shorthand Strokes: Familiarize yourself with the basics, the building blocks of the system.
  3. Lesson 2 - Useful Shorthand Devices: Dive deeper into shorthand tools that amplify speed.
  4. Lesson 3 - Nine More Shorthand Strokes: Broaden your shorthand vocabulary.
  5. Lesson 4 - Six New Alphabetic Characters: Introduce more alphabets to your shorthand toolkit.
  6. Lesson 5 - Useful Word Beginnings and Endings: Master shortcuts to expedite writing.
  7. Lesson 6 - The Remainder of the Gregg Alphabet: Complete your grasp on the shorthand alphabet.
  8. Lesson 7 - Abbreviating Devices: Learn tricks to compress lengthy words.
  9. Lesson 8 - The Home Stretch: Round off your understanding before the final lessons.
  10. Lesson 9 - The Final Shorthand Devices: Equip yourself with the last set of shorthand tools.
  11. Lesson 10 - Developing Your Skill: Engage in comprehensive practice sessions and review all that you've learned.

Elevate Your Communication Skills:

In today's bustling business landscape, where every minute counts, Gregg Shorthand emerges as an indispensable skill. Whether you're jotting down minutes in a meeting, capturing rapid lecture notes, or even brainstorming ideas, shorthand equips you to keep pace with thoughts and conversations in real-time.

Come, delve deep into this fascinating world of speed writing. Gain an edge, enhance your productivity, and carve a niche for yourself in the professional realm. Join us, and let's write the future, swiftly!

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Unlocking Opportunities with Simplified Gregg Shorthand

Admired for its elegance and efficiency, Gregg Shorthand has been a leader in shorthand systems since 1888, constantly evolving to aid learners in acquiring shorthand proficiency. This lesson guides you through mastering the 'Simplified' edition, vital for enhancing workplace communication and opportunities. 7 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Introductions
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Mastering the Basics: Introduction to Shorthand Strokes

With strokes for O, R, L, and H, learners see new formations like hooks and curves, blending into common words. The shorthand conventions also introduce concise symbols for punctuation and capitalization to streamline communication. 29 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Practice Activity B
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Practice Activity A
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. Enhance Your Writing Flow: Key Shorthand Principles

By mastering shorthand symbols for frequently used words and phrases and understanding techniques for representing sounds, this lesson aims to streamline note-taking in both business and academic contexts. It introduces specific shorthand representations for sounds like 'Oi' and vowels following long I and A, instructing learners on systematic practice. 16 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 2 Practice Activity B
  • Complete: Lesson 2 Practice Activity A
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. Mastering Midway: Nine New Strokes in Shorthand

In lesson three, you delve into nine additional shorthand strokes and crucial forms for rapid writing, enhancing your speed by suggesting a switch from pencil to pen to avoid smudging and ease pressure. The nuanced use of W, word endings like -ther, and omission of short U sound are introduced, evolving your skillset towards mastering nearly half of Gregg's shorthand brief forms. 23 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Practice Activity B
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Practice Activity A
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. New Characters and Their Practical Applications

Valuable shorthand techniques are unveiled alongside the intriguing omission of certain vowels and letters to streamline writing. In mastering elements like city names and alphabetic combinations, students elevate their shorthand expertise with decided progress through the course. 16 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Practice Activity B
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Practice Activity A
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. Advanced Word Parts: Elevate Your Shorthand Skills with Strategic Beginnings and Endings

This lesson adds two new strokes to your toolkit while mainly focusing on innovative word beginnings and endings, crucial for effective shorthand practice. Preparing these elements is vital before moving on to lesson six, where the entire Gregg shorthand alphabet will be complete. 32 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Practice Activity B
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Practice Activity A
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. The Evolution of Speed: Advanced Gregg Shorthand Techniques

In Lesson Six, mastering Gregg shorthand involves learning distinct strokes for letter combinations like DEN, TEN, DEM, and TEM, along with omitting certain letters in unstressed conditions such as R, T, and D. Practicing regularly helps embed these techniques, as you advance towards mastering abbreviation devices in subsequent lessons. 20 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Practice Activity B
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Practice Activity A
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam

Lesson 8. Quick Tips for Speedy Writing: Shorthand Abbreviations

The lesson breaks down complicated words by introducing shorthand forms for syllable clusters like for-, fore-, fur-, al-, and sub-, and even shows how the ul sound can be condensed. Understanding these basic principles makes lengthy words manageable. 34 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 7 Practice Activity B
  • Complete: Lesson 7 Practice Activity A
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam

Lesson 9. Mastering Shorthand: The Key to Omitting Unnecessary Words and Efficient Phrasing

Part 1 explores omitting unimportant words in shorthand phrases, requiring stenographers to mentally insert omitted words during transcription. Subsequent sections introduce methods for handling compound words and brief forms, enhancing shorthand efficiency. 11 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 8 Practice Activity B
  • Complete: Lesson 8 Practice Activity A
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 10. Concise Shorthand Devices

Reaching the final Gregg Shorthand lesson, students expand their proficiency with advanced word terminations and proper name abbreviations, laying a solid foundation for rapid writing. A celebratory review awaits in lesson ten, encouraging reflection and mastery. 14 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 9 Practice Activity B
  • Complete: Lesson 9 Practice Activity A
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 11. Mastering Gregg Shorthand: Final Review and Practice

The concluding lesson of Gregg Shorthand involves a comprehensive review to help students recall all previously learned strokes. Mastering shorthand requires continuous practice, which can be integrated into daily activities for skill enhancement. 3 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: What is your opinion of this course?; Final Course Survey; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Complete Assignment: Putting it all together: Translating a Newspaper Article
  • Complete Assignment: Putting it all together: Translating a TV Talk Show
  • Complete Assignment: Bonus
205
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate shorthand strokes.
  • Demonstrate basic writing using shorthand.
  • Use shorthand to record verbal conversations.
  • Recognize word beginnings and endings to speed up writing.
  • Describe methods for developing shorthand skills.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Gregg Shorthand 101
Course Number: 33894
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: December 2023
CEU Value: 1.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "I was impressed with the instructor's knowledge of this subject and felt that she was available to answer questions. It was a pretty good experience and if the instructor offered a different course for learning Gregg shorthand, I would take it as well." -- Kari E.
  • "As a refresher course I found the whole program very useful. The printed material was very helpful." -- Joyce F.

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