CERTIFICATE COURSE IN STENOGRAPHY (English)

Stenography comprises skills in Shorthand, Transcription and Typewriting. It is indispensible in business, profession, vocation and administration-wherever it is desirable to have a quick and verbatim record of the spoken words.
This skill is being included in the curriculum as many students have the attitude towards this particular area. Besides, its knowledge provides early employment opportunities. It is expected that the learners, after getting training in this field, will not face difficulty in getting suitable jobs.

Stenography, an intricate art, involves shorthand writing mastery, enabling swift and precise verbal transcription. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to stenography basics, covering key principles, techniques, and practical applications. Stenography, in short, is a system for rapid writing using different symbols or abbreviations for letters, words, or phrases. Stenography includes skills in Shorthand, Transcription and Typewriting. Steno enables stenographers to write as quickly as people speak.

SCOPE & CAREER IN STENOGRAPHY (ENGLISH)

Self Employment

  1. Self employment: Taking up secretarial related work on contract from various offices, Opening small institute to impart training
  2. Wage employment: Stenographers, Office Assistants, Clerk

Wage employment

  • Work as Private secretary/Personal Assistant
  • Instructor in small Public/Pvt. sector

OBJECTIVES OF STENOGRAPHY (ENGLISH)

  • Develop skills in quick written communication
  • Improve essential traits and behaviour patterns e.g. concentration, judgement, initiative
  • Cultivate vocational skills for gainful employment in stenotyping
  • Prepare for gainful employment

Scheme of Examination

S.No

Course Code

Name of the subject / Modules

Time (in hrs.)

Marks

Total

Theory

Practical

Theory

Practical

Internal Assessment

1

325

 

STENOGRAPHY (ENGLISH)

1.5

3

30

70

0

100

Passing Criteria

S.No

Course Code

Name of the subject

Certification criteria (percentage)

Theory

Practical

Internal Assessment

Aggregate in each paper module

1

325

STENOGRAPHY (ENGLISH)

0

70

0

35