Typing.com
typing.com
Free touch typing course with structured lessons, games, and progress tracking for all skill levels.
Why it is useful
Touch typing is one of the highest-return skills a knowledge worker can develop — improving from 40 to 80 WPM effectively doubles your text output speed. This is the most complete free typing curriculum available, with a game-based track for younger learners.
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