Learn accurate and fast data entry techniques using modern tools. Ideal for clerical and administrative roles requiring precision.

Efficient Techniques for Data Entry
Course Features:
  • Language: English
  • list-box-outline Track: Back Office
  • Duration: 30 hours
  • layers-outline Level: Foundation
  • Learning Mode: Center
  • Jurisdiction: Maharashtra
  • Certificate of Completion

Eligibility
  • Learner should preferably a std. 10th Pass student (Not Compulsory)
  • It is desirable that Learner should have done MS-CIT Course (Not Compulsory)

Introduction

  • In this course, you will learn to:
  • Define the concept of data entry including manual and automated methods.
  • Identify the essential skills required to become a proficient data entry operator.
  • Organize various job opportunities available for data entry professionals and categorize different types of data entry jobs.
  • Summarize the importance of efficient typing techniques and rate the effectiveness of different keyboard layouts.
  • Compare and differentiate between various font types and categorize font settings for data entry applications.
  • Diagnose typing speed improvement using different techniques and tools, such as finger motions and home row usage.
  • Explain the significance of mobile typing skills and predict the impact of predictive text and speech recognition on efficiency.
  • Compare different password management techniques, including password managers and algorithms.
  • Operate productivity shortcuts for data entry, such as keyboard shortcuts and application navigation techniques.
  • Find efficient shortcuts for data entry tasks, including editing, file management, and application navigation.
  • Report on the utilization of basic data entry tools like Google Forms and Microsoft Forms for efficient data collection and management.
  • Differentiate between basic and smart Google Forms features and predict the impact of advanced form functionalities on data collection efficiency.

What you'll learn ?

  • At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  • Interpret the historical evolution of data entry methods and their significance in modern data management.
  • Illustrate the essential skills and mindset required to excel as a data entry operator.
  • Paraphrase the various types of data entry jobs available, including remote and in-house positions, and estimate the expected salary range for data entry professionals.
  • Defend the importance of efficient typing skills and keyboard techniques in data entry operations.
  • Compare the role of fonts in data entry and evaluate techniques for font conversion and application settings.
  • Review speed typing skills and productivity shortcuts for data entry operators.
  • Construct efficient password management techniques and evaluate security measures to safeguard sensitive data in data entry operations.
  • Estimate the impact of advanced keyboard shortcuts and productivity techniques on data entry efficiency.
  • Predict the effectiveness of mobile typing skills and voice recognition techniques in enhancing data entry speed.
  • Survey on various techniques for speeding up data entry tasks, examining their applicability and efficiency in different scenarios.
  • Assess the importance of basic data entry principles and productivity shortcuts in enhancing data entry accuracy.
  • Create Google Forms and Microsoft Forms for efficient data collection, formulating clear and concise questions and analyzing response data effectively.
  • Develop smart Google Forms and Microsoft Forms for specialized purposes such as quizzes, feedback collection and more.

Certification

  • KLiC courses are recognised by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU).
  • MKCL provides certificate to the KLiC learner after his/her successful course completion.
  • Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) provides mark sheet to successfully passed KLiC learners (Jurisdiction: Maharashtra).

Academic Approach

The academic approach of the courses focuses on the “work-centric” education i.e. begin with work (and not from a book!), derive knowledge from work and apply that knowledge to make the work more wholesome, useful and delightful. The ultimate objective is to empower the Learner to engage in socially useful and productive work. It aims at leading the learner to his/her rewarding career as an employee or entrepreneur as well as development of the community to which s/he belongs. Learning methodology:

  • Step -1: Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work.
  • Step -2: Learners are exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
  • Step -3: Learners are acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
  • Step -4: Learners are acquainted with the architecture of the tool or tool map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions, utility and inter-relations.
  • Step -5: Learners are exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level.
  • Step -6: Learners perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made industry-standard outputs.
  • Step -7: Learners are engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
  • Step -8: Learners are encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
  • Step -9: After the imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
  • Step-10: Emulation is taken a level further from working with differential skills towards the visualization and creation of a complete output according to the requirements provided. (Long Assignments)
  • Step-11: Understanding the requirements, communicating one’s own thoughts and presenting are important skills required in facing an interview for securing a work order/job. For instilling these skills, learners are presented with various subject-specific technical as well as HR-oriented questions and encouraged to answer them.
  • Step-12: Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression, from self-expression to self-confidence and from self-confidence to self-reliance and self-esteem!

Syllabus

  • Overview of Data Entry
  • Brief History and Evolution of Data Entry
  • Manual and Automated modes of Data Entry
  • Online and Offline Data Entry
  • Common Data Entry Software
  • Introduction to Basic Data Entry Tools
  • Fundamentals of Data Entry
  • Data Organization and Management
  • Practical Skills in Data Entry
  • Introduction to Data Formatting and Error Checking Techniques
  • What is data entry?
  • Skills required to become a data entry operator
  • Mindset for a successful Data Entry Operator
  • How to acquire the basic skills to become a good data entry operator?
  • Tips to improve upon basic data entry skills
  • Online and free applications that help data entry operators to practice typing
  • Opportunities Various job opportunities available for data entry professionals
  • Types of Data entry Jobs like Remote Data entry, in-house data entry
  • Different Types of Data Entry Job Options
  • Expected salary range for data entry professionals
  • Data Entry Operators Work in a Variety of Industries
  • Data Entry Operators Essential Roles in Other Fields
  • Certifications for Data Entry Jobs
  • Finding freelancing data entry jobs on Fiverr and Upwork
  • Finding freelancing data entry jobs peopleperhour.com, guru.com
  • How can freshers look up freelancing
  • Precautions to be taken when looking at Data Entry Jobs i.e. Job Scams, legitimate employers etc.
  • What are the common tools
  • A brief introduction to stenography and its career opportunities can be added
  • Various Keyboard Layout and Typing speed
  • Typing Techniques
    • Right postures and Keyboard introduction
    • Introduction to Keyboard
    • Use of Home Row, Top Row and Bottom Row
    • Top Row
    • Bottom Row
    • Shift key
    • Caps lock key
    • Numeric keys
    • Special Character Keys
    • Use TAB key
    • Finger motions
    • Tips for increasing Typing Speed
  • Introduction
  • Google Doc Voice Typing
  • Outcome
  • Font
  • Kruti Dev/Devlys to Unicode
  • Shree Lipi to Unicode
  • ISM font introduction and installation
  • Calligraphic fonts
  • Applying Font Settings
  • Launching Typing: A Keyboard Odyssey
  • Typing Tactics: Exploring Keyboard Landscapes
  • Touch Typing: Finger Symphony
  • Posture Perfection for Keyboard Warriors
  • App Arsenal: Your Typing Toolkit
  • Dial In: Customizing Your Typing Terrain
  • Typing Tenets: The Path to Prowess
  • Home Row Harmony: Fingers' First Frontier
  • Middle Maneuvers: E & O's Journey
  • Index Adventure: T & I's Trail
  • Index Expedition: Navigating N & R
  • Home Base Expansion: H & C Challenge
  • Shift Key Saga: Capitalization Quest
  • Ring Recon: Mastering W, Period, and Comma
  • Index Ingenuity: Unlocking G, B, U
  • Index Insight: Y & M Mastery
  • Finger Flex: V & P Velocity
  • Middle Mystique: The Quest for X and?
  • Pinky Power: Z, Brackets, and Dash
  • Thumb Thrive: Numpad Numerics
  • Numpad Navigator: Numeric Expeditions
  • Lexicon Lift: Words at Warp Speed
  • Shortcut Strategy: Swift Selection Secrets
  • Editing Efficiency: Shortcut to Success
  • Navigating Mobile Typing Mastery
  • Triple Threat: Top Mobile Typing Techniques
  • Keyboards Elite: Speed Typing on Mobile
  • Optimal Holds: Mastering Mobile Typing Posture
  • Mastering Mobile Typing: Strategies for Efficient Text Entry
  • Toolkit 25: Elevating Your Mobile Typing Game
  • Predictive Power: Boosting Efficiency by 30%
  • Clipboard QuickDraw: Phrases in a Flash
  • Shortcut Savvy: Fewer Taps, More Text
  • Acceleration Arsenal: Tips 1-5 for Rapid Typing
  • Speed Surge: Tips 6-10 for Typing Boost
  • Typing Turbocharge: Tips 11-18 Unleashed
  • Voice Velocity: Speech Recognition for Typing
  • Efficiency in Password Management
  • Password Fortification Check
  • Decoding Dictionary Attacks
  • Brute Force Attacks Unveiled
  • Mastering Password Managers
  • Choosing Between Passwords and Algorithms
  • The Stub Technique: A Primer
  • Elevated Security Measures for Critical Accounts
  • Navigating Forced Password Updates
  • Comprehensive Keyboard Shortcuts for Data Entry
  • Start Menu Mastery with Windows Key
  • Quick App Access: Windows Key + Taskbar Tricks
  • Instant Desktop Display Techniques
  • Efficient Window Management for Optimal Workflow
  • Seamless App Switching for Enhanced Productivity
  • Quick Close Strategies for Streamlined Operations
  • Mid-Process Evaluation for Continuous Improvement
  • Browser Zoom Mastery for Efficient Data Review
  • Tab Navigation Techniques for Swift Data Entry
  • Address Bar Mastery for Speedy Navigation
  • Advanced Paste Special for Data Precision
  • Cut Function Quick Keys: Efficiency Boost
  • Start Menu Access: Instant Shortcut
  • Tiles Rearrangement: Windows Layout Wizardry
  • Applications Search Shortcut: Find Fast
  • Run Command Quick Access: Instant Execution
  • Search Functions: Shortcut Mastery
  • Files Search Shortcut: Swift Discovery
  • Taskbar Apps: Quick Launch Techniques
  • Taskbar Customization: Personalize with Ease
  • File Explorer Instant Open: Navigate Swiftly
  • Desktop Reveal Shortcut: Clear & Access Quickly
  • Minimize Windows: Quick Clear Workspace
  • Selective Window Minimize: Focus Enhancer
  • Desktop Peek: Quick Glance Shortcut
  • Language Input Switch: Multilingual Shortcut
  • Active Window Positioning: Efficient Layout
  • Window Snapping: Productive Arrangement
  • Display Mode Switch: Visual Optimization
  • Monitor Window Shift: Workspace Expansion
  • Instant Screen Lock: Secure with a Shortcut
  • Zoom & Minimize: Quick View Adjustment
  • Quick Screenshot Save: Capture & Store
  • Charms App Launch: Quick Access Magic
  • Settings Charms: Quick Tweak Shortcut
  • Quick Link Menu Access: Instant Navigation
  • Application Cycling: Swift Swap
  • Tabs Cycling: Efficient Browsing
  • Programs Cycling: Seamless Switching
  • Task Manager Launch: Control at Your Fingertips
  • Activate Task Manager: Immediate Access
  • Application Exit Shortcut: Quick Close
  • Active Window Close: Swift Shutdown
  • File Explorer Navigation: Speed Through Files
  • File Properties Tab: Instant Information
  • File Menu Access: Direct Dropdown
  • Ribbon Menus Quick Access: Efficiency Key
  • Address Bar Jump: Navigate with Ease
  • Enable Preview: Quick Content Glance
  • Macros Preparation: Automation Shortcut
  • Help Dialogue Box: Instant Assistance
  • Instant Rename: Quick File & Folder Update
  • Font Case Change: Quick Text Adjustment
  • Find Next Feature: Swift Search Continuation
  • Browser Window Refresh: Quick Update
  • Window Elements Cycling: Efficient Navigation
  • Spell-Check Launch: Instant Correction
  • Key Mastery: Unlocking Functionality
  • F9 Key Versatility: Exploring Possibilities
  • F10 Key Utility: Enhancing Productivity
  • F11 Key Advantage: Full-Screen Mode & More
  • Quick Save As: Efficient File Management
  • Undo and Redo: Instant Corrections
  • Quick Trash Move: Efficient Deletion
  • Next Field Jump: Swift Data Entry
  • Ribbon Access: Instant Toolbar Navigation
  • Customize Quick Access Toolbar: Personal Efficiency
  • Placeholder Text Generation: Quick Setup
  • Text Alignment Shortcut: Quick Format
  • Text Selection: Quick Highlight
  • Page Navigation: Swift Movement
  • Block Text Selection: Group Highlight
  • Vertical Text Selection: Up & Down Highlight
  • Toggle Windows Ribbon: Show/Hide Shortcut
  • Print Preview Activation: Instant View
  • Microsoft Office Zoom: Quick Magnification
  • Words and Sentences Selection: Precision Highlight
  • Find in File: Quick Item Search
  • Replace in File: Quick Item Update
  • Go-to Feature: Swift Navigation Shortcut
  • New Windows and Tabs: Quick Creation
  • Desired Tab Jump: Instant Access
  • Recently Closed Tabs: Quick Reopen
  • Browser Page Refresh: Quick Update
  • Browser Zoom: Quick Magnification
  • Paste Special: Advanced Clipboard Management
  • Copy and Paste Formatting: Quick Style Transfer
  • Google Forms Essentials: Pro Hacks and Tips
  • Google Forms Q&A: Your Concerns Addressed
  • Intro to Google Forms: Data Entry Simplified
  • Setting Up Your Google Form: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Crafting Compelling Titles and Descriptions
  • Adding and Refining Questions for Maximum Clarity
  • Exploring Various Question Types for Diverse Data
  • Enhancing Forms with Images and Videos
  • Guiding Responses: Description and Validation
  • Efficiency Boost: Importing Questions into Forms
  • Organizing Forms into Sections for Easy Navigation
  • Customizing Forms: Themes, Backgrounds, and Fonts
  • Designing Custom Headers for Brand Consistency
  • Mastering Form Settings for Optimal Performance
  • Pre-Launch Testing: Ensuring Form Perfection
  • Distributing Your Google Form: Reach and Engagement
  • Analyzing Responses: Insights and Trends
  • Seamless Data Flow: Connecting Forms to Sheets
  • Managing Notifications and Form Availability
  • Optimizing Quiz Creation in Google Forms
  • Crafting Detailed Paragraph Questions
  • Designing Multiple Choice Questions for Impact
  • Generating Concise Short Response Queries
  • Incorporating Checkboxes for Diverse Answers
  • Mastering Quiz Settings for Enhanced Control
  • Final Touches: Perfecting Your Google Form
  • Leveraging Feedback to Refine Your Google Forms
  • Intro to Microsoft Forms: Streamlined Data Collection
  • Getting Started: Navigating Microsoft Forms Interface
  • Preparation Tips for Effective Form Creation
  • Building Your First Form: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • form Enhancement: Adding Sophistication and Clarity
  • Form Modification: Tailoring for Precision
  • Incorporating Branching Logic for Dynamic Forms
  • Form Aesthetics: Themes and Media Integration
  • Configuring Forms: Settings and Language Options
  • Form Testing: Ensuring Accuracy and Functionality
  • Quiz Crafting: Leveraging Microsoft Forms for Assessment
  • Quiz Finalization: Settings and Adjustments
  • Collaborative Editing and Template Sharing
  • Distributing Forms: Engagement and Reach
  • Mastering Job Portals: Naukri.com Deep Dive
  • Creating Your Naukri Account: A Starter Guide
  • Crafting an Impactful Resume on Naukri
  • Uploading Your Resume: Getting Noticed on Naukri
  • Skill Set Update: Enhancing Your Naukri Profile
  • Job Alerts Creation: Stay Ahead with Naukri
  • Keyword Optimization: Strategic Job Searching
  • Applying Filters: Pinpointing Your Ideal Job
  • Application Process: Making Your Move on Naukri
  • Inbox Management: Tracking Employer Responses

Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern of KLiC Courses consists of 4 Sections as per below table:

Section No. Section Name Total Marks Minimum Passing Marks
1 Learning Progression 25 10
2 Internal Assessment 25 10
3 Final Online Examination 50 20
Total 100 40
4 SUPWs (Socially Useful and Productive Work in form of Assignments) 5 Assignments 2 Assignments to be Completed & Uploaded
YCMOU Mark Sheet

Printed Mark Sheet will be issued by YCMOU on successful completion of Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3 and will be delivered to the learner by MKCL.
YCMOU Mark Sheet will be available only for Maharashtra jurisdiction learners

MKCL's KLiC Certificate

The certificate will be provided to the learner who will satisfy the below criteria:

  1. Learners who have successfully completed above mentioned 3 Sections i.e. Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3
  2. Additionally, learner should have completed Section 4 (i.e. Section 4 will comprise of SUPWs i.e. Socially Useful and Productive Work in form of Assignments)
    • Learner has to complete and upload minimum 2 out of 5 Assignments

Courses Fee Structure from 01 July, 2025 Onwards

KLiC 30 hour course fee applicable from 01 July, 2025 all over Maharashtra

KLiC Course Duration MFO
(Inclusive of GST)
ALC Share
(Service Charges to be collected by ALC)
30 hours Rs. 300/- Rs. 1,500/-
Important Points:
* Above mentioned fee is applicable for all Modes of KLiC Courses offered at Authorised Learning Center (ALC) and at Satellite Center
* Total fee is including of Course fees, Examination fees and Certification fees
* MKCL reserves the right to modify the Fee anytime without any prior notice