Speed Reading Skills
Professional Speed Reading Skills training course informationInstructor-Led Personal Development Training
Speed Reading Skills
An intensive, practical one-day course with techniques that have the potential to double or even triple your reading speed while improving comprehension – delivered at your premises, at our venues or live online.
20+ yearsTraining experience
1 dayAnyone with heavy reading
UK-wideOn-site, our venues or online
Some of our clients
Read faster and remember more
This very intensive one-day course has been designed to teach Speed Reading skills in the shortest possible timescale. It will help you develop techniques that have the potential to double or even triple your reading speed while increasing your comprehension – for both business and study reading. It is a very practical course, and delegates are encouraged to take part fully in all the exercises to gain the maximum benefit.
It pairs well with our Clear Business Writing course, or run it as a live remote class via Microsoft Teams.
- Free training needs analysis before your course
- Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
- Free post-course telephone & email support
Reading Speed
Simple techniques with the potential to double or triple how fast you read.
Comprehension
Improve memory and retention of what you have read.
The Right Technique
Apply different approaches according to each document’s purpose and importance.
Information Overload
Cope with the volume of reading in today’s business environment.
Two ways to book your course
Book a one-day course for up to 8 people at your premises, at one of our venues or live online – or talk to us about a tailored quote for a larger group.
Option 1
In-House or Live Online
One-Day Group Course
£795 + VAT
Total group price
One day · up to 8 people
- At your premises, our venues or via Microsoft Teams
- Very practical, with exercises throughout
- Reference materials & certificates
Option 2
Larger Groups
Tailored Course
Tailored quote
More than 8 people or several teams
- Run as one course or several sessions
- At your premises, our venues or via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
Who should attend
Anyone whose role involves reading long documents quickly and with good comprehension – from reports, contracts and proposals to emails and study material.
*The group price is per course for up to 8 attendees, delivered at your premises, at one of our venues or live online. For larger groups we will put together a tailored quote – see our volume discounts.
Course Outline
A very practical one-day course in three modules – measure where you start, learn and practise the core speed reading techniques, then build your memory and comprehension and measure your improvement.
1. Getting Started
- What exactly is speed reading?
- Assessing your current reading speed and comprehension
2. Speed Reading Techniques
- Overcoming sub-vocalisation
- Using a virtual pacer
- The importance of breaks
3. Memory and Progress
- Improving your memory and comprehension skills
- Measuring your improvements
At the end of the course you’ll be able to:
- Understand and use one simple technique to potentially increase your reading speed by 100 words per minute.
- Develop skills to double or triple your reading speed.
- Improve and increase retention and comprehension of what you have read.
- Apply a variety of techniques according to the purpose and importance of the document.
- Cope with the information overload created in today’s business environment.
More than just a training day
Tailored Content
Built around your team’s real workplace scenarios
Expert Trainers
Instructor-led, at the pace of your attendees
Reference Materials
Handouts and supporting materials for every attendee
Certificates
Course completion certificate for each attendee
Free Aftercare
Post-course telephone & email support
From the training room
A few of the teams we’ve worked with recently – in-house at their premises, at our venues and on public courses.
Training created for every kind of brain
People don’t all learn the same way – and a great course shouldn’t assume they do. Every Keys Training course has been adapted for different types of learners, including neurodivergent attendees and people with disabilities, so everyone in the room gets the same value from the day.
Whether someone has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, a hearing or visual impairment, or simply prefers to learn by doing rather than listening, our trainers adjust the pace, materials and activities to suit the people in front of them.
Every course has been assessed by accessibility experts to make sure it’s accessible and beneficial for all.
Neurodiversity-aware
Clear structure, plain language and varied activities that work for dyslexic, ADHD and autistic learners.
Accessible materials
Handouts and slides designed for readability, with formats adapted on request for individual needs.
Adjusted to the room
Small groups mean the trainer can flex pace, breaks and delivery style around each attendee.
Expert-reviewed
Every course has been assessed by specialists to make sure it’s accessible and valuable for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
Anyone whose role in the workplace involves reading long documents quickly and with good comprehension.
How much faster will I read?
The techniques have the potential to double or even triple your reading speed, and one simple technique alone can potentially add around 100 words per minute – while improving comprehension at the same time. Results depend on practice.
Is the course practical?
Yes. This is a very practical course – delegates take part in exercises throughout the day and measure their reading speed and comprehension at the start and the end.
Where can the course be delivered?
At your premises, at one of our venues or as a live online class via Microsoft Teams – same trainer, same content, same materials.
What if we have more than 8 people?
The group price covers up to 8 attendees. For larger groups or several teams, speak to us and we will put together a tailored quote.
What do attendees receive?
Every attendee receives reference materials and a course completion certificate, and we provide free post-course telephone and email support.
Ready to help your team read faster?
Speak with a training advisor to arrange a Speed Reading course for your team – at your premises, at one of our venues or live online via Microsoft Teams.
Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.