Test prep · Coding assessments · Single course
Coding assessments are algorithm tests with a typing tax. Stop paying it.
On a 75-minute, three-problem test, boilerplate alone can eat six to eight minutes that contribute nothing to your reasoning. This course makes the mechanical parts of coding invisible.
See the full syllabus and free preview lessons — every lesson title, module by module.
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What you'll be able to do
- Complete 55 lessons across signatures, array patterns, and graph-plus-DP snippets
- Type function signatures and boilerplate in Python, Java, JavaScript, and C++ in under a minute
- Produce working two-pointer and sliding-window skeletons as single motor patterns
- Get a BFS with a queue and visited set on screen without pausing on brackets
- Type both bottom-up table DP and top-down memoized recursion from memory
- Warm up with a 15-minute drill before every algorithm practice session
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Who it's for
This course is for
- Software engineering candidates facing timed HackerRank, CodeSignal, or Codility screens
- New grads and bootcamp students preparing for their first live-coding rounds
- Experienced developers who re-derive boilerplate from scratch on every problem
- Candidates who know 'this is a sliding window' instantly but take minutes to type it
Probably not for
- Developers who already type symbol-dense code at prose speed without correction loops
- Anyone looking for algorithm explanations or problem walkthroughs — this drills typing, not problem solving
- Candidates whose assessments are multiple-choice only with no live coding
How the course works
- 1
Diagnose
Start with the free preview lessons. Your per-key and per-word stats show exactly which words, transitions, and symbols are slowing you down under the clock.
- 2
Drill
Work through vocabulary, phrase, and paragraph lessons in order. Each one is short, replayable, and saves your best speed and accuracy so you can see the trend.
- 3
Simulate
Finish with full-length timed simulations that mirror the real format, so the pace of the actual test feels familiar rather than frightening.
Curriculum
8 modules · 50 drills · 5 simulations · ~5.5 hrs
Three modules: signatures and boilerplate across four languages, then complete working two-pointer and sliding-window snippets, then BFS and dynamic programming. Every snippet compiles or runs as written, so your muscle memory learns correct syntax.
Coding Assessment Typing Prep8 modules · 50 drills · 5 simulations · ~5.5 hrs
Orientation & Diagnostic
3 lessonsFoundations A: Signatures & Boilerplate
9 lessonsFoundations B: Explaining Your Work
9 lessonsFluency Under the Clock A: Core Patterns
9 lessonsFluency Under the Clock B: Graphs, DP & Recursion
9 lessonsEndurance & Realism
9 lessonsFull Simulations
5 lessonsFinal Assessment
2 lessonsWhy typing speed matters for Coding Assessment
Inside a 60- or 90-minute assessment with three or four problems, the minutes spent typing compete directly with the minutes you need for thinking.
Recognizing the pattern is the hard part; typing it should not be. Once the skeleton is free, your minutes go to the parts that actually differ between problems.
DP problems are often decided in the first three minutes. If a working brute-force recursion is on screen quickly, you can transform it into memoized DP with a few edits. If not, you stall.
30-day money-back guarantee
Try the free preview lessons first. If you buy and the course still is not right for you, email us within 30 days for a full refund — no questions asked. Payments are handled by Polar; refunds go back to your original payment method.
Frequently asked questions
How fast do I need to type for a coding assessment?
There is no WPM cutoff — the goal is to get a working template on screen in about 40 seconds instead of three minutes. Typing speed here is measured in reclaimed thinking time per problem, not words per minute.
Is this the official any coding assessment platform?
No. This is independent typing practice built around the format and time pressure of any coding assessment platform. HackerRank, LeetCode, CodeSignal, and Codility is a trademark of its respective owner, and SureTyping is not affiliated with or endorsed by it. Every prompt and response is original practice material, not recycled sample answers.
How long before my assessment should I start?
Fold it into your existing prep: 15 minutes of typing drills at the start of each session, then 45 to 60 minutes of real problem solving. Two to three weeks of that rhythm loads the templates into recent memory.
Which languages are covered?
Python, Java, JavaScript, and C++ for the signature and boilerplate drills, with pattern snippets written to run as authored. For per-language syntax fluency across sixteen languages, see Complete Code Typing Pack.
Can I try the Coding Assessment course before I buy?
Yes. The first 2 lessons of every paid course are free previews — sign in and start typing. If the drills feel right, one purchase unlocks the rest.
Is the Coding Assessment course a one-time purchase?
Yes. You pay once and keep lifetime access. There is no recurring charge and nothing to cancel — the course stays in your library for as long as SureTyping exists.
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