Data Entry Skill Checklist

How to use this checklist

Use this printable checklist to track your progress. Every checked item is a genuine step toward being interview-ready.

Core keyboarding

• ☐ 10-Key speed of 8,000 KPH or higher.
• ☐ 10-Key accuracy of 95% or higher.
• ☐ Typing speed of 45 WPM or higher.
• ☐ Typing accuracy of 97% or higher.
• ☐ Comfortable typing without looking at the keys.

Software

• ☐ Excel: sort, filter, SUMIF, XLOOKUP, pivot table basics.
• ☐ Outlook or Gmail: sending, filtering, scheduling.
• ☐ Adobe Acrobat: reading and searching scanned PDFs.
• ☐ One production system (SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Epic, Salesforce).

Work habits

• ☐ Can sit and focus for 45-minute blocks.
• ☐ Uses a written daily list.
• ☐ Owns a personal accuracy-check habit (double-key totals, source cross-check).
• ☐ Comfortable asking a good question when unsure.

Recommended learning path

1. 10-Key Trainer — daily until 10,000 KPH @ 98%.
2. Typing Trainer — daily until 50 WPM @ 98%.
3. Excel Beginner and Intermediate lessons.
4. Office Skills — Outlook, business communication, filing.