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Free Typing Certificate

Take a 1- or 3-minute typing test above and get a free typing certificate with your name, words per minute, accuracy and date. Download it as a PDF or image and add it to your CV, job application or LinkedIn profile. No sign-up, no email, no payment.

How to get your typing certificate

  1. Pick a length. Choose a 1-minute or 3-minute test.
  2. Type. Click the test box and type the words until the timer ends. Fix mistakes with Backspace if you like.
  3. Add your name. It is printed on the certificate.
  4. Download. Save it as a PDF to print or attach, or as an image to share.

What your certificate shows

  • Your name and the date of the test.
  • Words per minute (WPM) and accuracy, the two numbers employers look at.
  • The test length: 1 or 3 minutes.
  • A speed level, from Beginner to Expert typist.
  • A certificate number, so you can tell your certificates apart.

Speed levels on the certificate

  • Beginner typist: under 25 WPM
  • Developing typist: 25 to 39 WPM
  • Proficient typist: 40 to 59 WPM
  • Advanced typist: 60 to 79 WPM
  • Expert typist: 80 WPM and above

Not sure what counts as good? Read what is a good typing speed. Around 40 WPM is a typical adult speed; 60 WPM or more puts you well ahead of most people.

Using a typing certificate for jobs and school

Many office, data entry, customer support and transcription roles ask for a minimum typing speed. A certificate is a simple way to show yours upfront. Take the 3-minute test for the steadiest result, and aim for 95% accuracy or better: employers care about accuracy as much as speed.

This is a self-issued record of a test you took on TypePlay, not an accredited qualification. Some employers will ask you to take their own test too, so practise with the job typing tests and the data entry typing test, and read our guide to typing tests for jobs.

Want a higher number on your certificate? Follow the 9 habits that improve typing speed, practise in the practice room, or start the touch typing lessons.

Typing certificate: common questions

Is the typing certificate really free?

Yes. Take the test, add your name and download the certificate as a PDF or image. There is no sign-up, no email and no payment.

What is printed on the certificate?

Your name, your words per minute (WPM), your accuracy, the test length (1 or 3 minutes), the date, a speed level such as Proficient or Advanced typist, and a certificate number.

Should I take the 1-minute or the 3-minute test?

The 1-minute test is the classic quick benchmark. The 3-minute test is a steadier measure and closer to the timed tests many employers use, so it carries more weight on a CV.

Can I use the certificate for a job application?

Yes, you can attach it to an application, add it to your CV or post it on LinkedIn. It is a self-issued record of a test you took on TypePlay, not an accredited qualification, so some employers will also ask you to take their own test.

How is WPM calculated?

WPM counts correctly typed characters divided by five (the standard word length) per minute. Accuracy is the share of keystrokes typed correctly, including mistakes you fixed.

Can I retake the test to get a better certificate?

Yes. Every full 1- or 3-minute run can produce a new certificate. Your earned certificates are listed on this page on this device so you can download them again.

Which words are used in the test?

Words drawn from the 1,000 most common English words, in lowercase, so the result reflects real everyday typing speed.