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Workman Intermediate: you know the keys — now build words and speed.

You moved to Workman and gave up years of QWERTY muscle memory. This course drills common words, bigrams and trigrams, tricky words, full sentences, and both-hand Shift technique for capitals on the new positions, which is how you get the speed back.

7 modules58 drills~3.9 hrs$19 once
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What you'll be able to do

  • Type the most common English words as whole motor patterns instead of key-by-key
  • Clear the bigrams and trigrams that cause most of your hesitation mid-word
  • Type full sentences without stopping to hunt for a relocated key
  • Use left Shift for right-hand capitals and right Shift for left-hand capitals, automatically
  • Handle title case, proper nouns, and abbreviations without breaking rhythm
  • Pass the fluency checkpoint that says you are ready for speed work

Also included in

Workman Intermediate comes free with 2 bigger packages

If you are likely to want more than one course, the ladder below is cheaper than buying them one at a time.

  • Complete Workman Mastery$57 if bought separately$39

    3 courses · 200 lessons · ~17.2 hrs

    Save $18 · 32%

    Only $20 more than Workman Intermediate on its own.

  • All-Access Pass$1,476 if bought separately$99

    74 courses · 4,315 lessons · 99 simulations · ~375 hrs

    Save $1,377 · 93%

    Only $80 more than Workman Intermediate on its own.

Who it's for

This course is for

  • Workman typists — typists focused on finger strain rather than raw speed, including people who found Colemak's center column uncomfortable
  • Anyone who finished the free Workman beginner course and still types word by word
  • Students, writers, and developers who want structured practice instead of repeated speed tests
  • Typists who want per-key stats showing which fingers are actually holding them back

Probably not for

  • Typists who have not finished the free Workman beginner course — start there, it costs nothing
  • Anyone who wants a one-off speed test rather than a structured course
  • Typists who want all three paid Workman courses — Complete Workman Mastery is cheaper

How the course works

  1. 1

    Warm up on words

    Word-building and bigram drills replace single-key repetition with the letter sequences English actually uses.

  2. 2

    Add capitals

    Shift technique lessons train both pinkies so capitals stop costing you a beat in the middle of a sentence.

  3. 3

    Checkpoint

    A fluency checkpoint confirms that words, sentences, and capitals are automatic before you move to speed work.

Curriculum

7 modules · 58 drills · ~3.9 hrs

58 lessons in 7 modules — Word Building, Bigram & Trigram Drills, Tricky Words, Fluency Review, Capital Letters, Shift Technique, Capitals Ladder — roughly 3.9 hours of guided practice. Work through them in order, or jump to the module your stats say is weakest.

Workman Intermediate7 modules · 58 drills · ~3.9 hrs
1

Word Building

16 lessons
Common Words IFree previewCommon Words IIFree preview
Common Words III
Common Words IV
Common Words V
Common Words VI
Core Bigrams I
Core Bigrams II
Core Bigrams III
Core Trigrams I
Core Trigrams II
Short Phrases I
Short Phrases II
Short Phrases III
Sentence Flow I
Sentence Flow II
2

Bigram & Trigram Drills

6 lessons
Bigram Stream: TH & IN
Bigram Stream: ER & RE
Bigram Stream: AN & ON
Trigram Stream: ING & ENT
Trigram Stream: TION & THER
Checkpoint: Bigram Fluency
3

Tricky Words

6 lessons
Tricky Words: Double Letters
Tricky Words: Swapped Letters
Tricky Words: Slippery Endings
Tricky Words: Silent Letters
Tricky Words: Lookalikes
Checkpoint: Tricky Words
4

Fluency Review

4 lessons
Review: Common Words
Review: Short Phrases
Review: Full Sentences
Review: Mixed Skills
5

Capital Letters

8 lessons
Capital Letters I
Capital Letters II
Capital Letters III
Capital Letters IV
Capital Letters V
Capital Letters VI
Capital Letters VII
Capital Letters VIII
6

Shift Technique

12 lessons
Right Shift Introduction
Right Shift — Home Row
Right Shift — Reach Keys
Right Shift — Flow
Left Shift Introduction
Left Shift — Home Row
Left Shift — Reach Keys
Left Shift — Flow
Mixed Shift Practice
Title Case Practice
Proper Nouns
Abbreviations & Acronyms
7

Capitals Ladder

6 lessons
Capitals Ladder: Sentence Openers
Capitals Ladder: Names in Motion
Capitals Ladder: Places & Days
Capitals Ladder: Headlines
Capitals Ladder: Acronyms
Checkpoint: Capitals Ladder
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Why fluency matters on Workman

Knowing where the keys are is the easy part. The dip comes next, when the layout feels easier on your hands but speed on sentences and capitals has not returned.

Workman, created in 2010, weights the top-center keys as easier than the bottom-center and avoids lateral index-finger stretches. That advantage only pays off once the new positions are automatic in real words.

Every Workman session tracks per-letter and per-word accuracy, so the drills keep pointing at the keys that are actually slow rather than the ones you assume are.

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

Do I need the Workman beginner course first?

You need to know where the letters are. The Workman beginner course covers exactly that and is completely free for everyone, so finish it first if any letter still makes you look down.

Should I buy Complete Workman Mastery instead?

If you want more than this one course, yes. Complete Workman Mastery covers all 3 paid courses for this layout: $57 bought separately, $39 together, so you save $18. If you only need Workman Intermediate, buy it on its own — both are one-time purchases with lifetime access.

Can I try Workman Intermediate 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.

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.

Is Workman Intermediate 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.

What if the course is not right for me?

Email us within 30 days of purchase and we will refund you in full, no questions asked. Try the free preview lessons first, and if you buy and it still is not a fit, you are covered.

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