Test prep · Coding assessments

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.

8 modules50 drills5 simulations~5.5 hrs$29 once
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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

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. 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. 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. 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
1

Orientation & Diagnostic

3 lessons
2

Foundations A: Signatures & Boilerplate

9 lessons
Function Signatures
Boilerplate Openers
Type and Collection Declarations
Input Parsing Rituals
Node and Struct Skeletons
Test Harness Blocks
Operator Glyph Clusters
Collection Literals and Comprehensions
Checkpoint: Cold Start Under the Clock
3

Foundations B: Explaining Your Work

9 lessons
Problem Restatements
Constraint Statements
Complexity in Words
Edge Case Enumerations
Comment Lines
Pseudocode Blocks
Clarifying Questions
Approach Summaries
Checkpoint: Explanation Under the Clock
4

Fluency Under the Clock A: Core Patterns

9 lessons
Two-Pointer Pattern
Sliding Window Pattern
Binary Search and Its Boundary Form
Hash-Map Counting
Prefix Sums
Stack and Bracket Matching
Sorting With a Comparator
In-Place Reversal and Rotation
Checkpoint: Core Patterns Under the Clock
5

Fluency Under the Clock B: Graphs, DP & Recursion

9 lessons
BFS Template
Dynamic Programming Template
Recursive DFS on a Tree
Grid Traversal
Memoized Recursion
Backtracking
Heaps and Priority Queues
Union-Find
Checkpoint: Graphs and DP Under the Clock
6

Endurance & Realism

9 lessons
Restate, Solve, Explain
Multi-Function Program
Debugging a Failing Case
A Refactor Pass
Back-to-Back Problems
Input-Heavy Setup
Steady Cadence Block
Mixed Language Block
Checkpoint: Full Answer at Real Cadence
7

Full Simulations

5 lessons
Full Simulation 1 of 5: Interval Scheduling
Full Simulation 2 of 5: String Compression
Full Simulation 3 of 5: Course Ordering
Full Simulation 4 of 5: Word Frequency Report
Full Simulation 5 of 5: Matrix Path Cost
8

Final Assessment

2 lessons
Final: The Complete Assessment Answer
Cooldown: What the Drills Bought You
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Why 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 the Code Typing Bundle.

Does my progress save?

Yes. Lesson completions, speed and accuracy history, and your all-time best records are stored on your account, so you can pick up on any device where you left off.

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.

Beginner courses are free for every keyboard layout. Start with the free lessons or get All-Access for $79.

Coding Assessment Typing Prep

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