Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Discuss the significance of shorthand as a valuable note-taking skill in various professional fields
• Recognise the structure and elements of Pitman Shorthand, including consonants, vowels, and basic symbols
• Apply the principles, techniques and rules of Pitman Shorthand for effective shorthand transcription
• Identify and write consonants and vowels in Pitman Shorthand
• Explain how to navigate through intervening vowels with confidence
• Recall how to use circles, loops, and hooks to represent frequently used sounds and words in shorthand
• Combine halving and doubling principles to increase writing speed for clarity and precision
• Describe ways to apply Gerunds Plural forms and correct punctuation in shorthand notation
• Select and utilise grammalogues and phraseograms for shorthand proficiency
• Assess and apply efficient note-taking techniques
• Summarise the pivotal role of shorthand in diverse fields such as business, law, healthcare, journalism and media
• List potential career opportunities that value shorthand skills