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A 15-minute daily typing routine for busy students and job seekers

You do not need hours a day to improve. A short routine, done every day, usually beats long sessions done rarely.

Minutes 1 to 3: warm-up

Type slowly for three minutes, with eyes on the screen and fingers on the home row. The aim is accuracy and a relaxed hand, not speed.

Minutes 4 to 8: drill your weak spots

Practise the words and keys you got wrong in recent tests. Repeat short lists, then mix the order. If numbers or punctuation cost you points, spend these minutes on them.

Minutes 9 to 13: one timed run

Take a timed test on an office-style passage and check net speed and accuracy. On some days use the exact duration of your exam, on others a shorter run.

Minutes 14 and 15: review

Look at the words you missed and add them to tomorrow’s drill. Write down your speed and accuracy so that you can see a trend over weeks, not just one day.

Make it stick

Do it at the same time every day, for example after breakfast or before bed. Skip nothing for the first two weeks, because the habit matters more than the length.

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 minutes enough?

For many people it is a good start, especially if you do it daily and focus on accuracy. Add longer sessions closer to your exam.

What if I miss a day?

Just continue the next day. One missed day does not undo your progress.

Should I practise before the exam?

Yes, lightly, the day before. Rest matters too.

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