An outline for a beginning typing course which covers introduction to the keyboard and basic typing techniques is presented. Fifty lessons are organized into two levels. General course objectives and student performance objectives are given. Level one (lessons 1-26) emphasizes keyboard learning, technique development, speed building, and control of tabulation and other manipulative operations. Level two (lessons 27-50) emphasizes centering and copy arrangement concepts and procedures as they apply to commonly used business papers. Composition at the typewriter is also stressed. A list of instructor and student materials and a short bibliography are included. (EM)