Typing Instructor Gold

Name: Typing Instructor Gold
Brand: Individual Software
SKU: 080-441
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)

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A computer monitor and software disc with a safari themed screen featuring a baboon and a zebra.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a space game. You see the dash of your spaceship with several novelty items, a steering handle, and a scoreboard. In the middle is a windshield with a laser blasters on each side of the ship. The laser blasters are blasting an apple floating in space. There is also a green planet and an hourglass floating near the apple and words floating under the objects.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a Q-Bert style room. Cylindrical pillars decrease in numbers as you go up, forming a pyramid. On top of the pillars are creatures. There is a black round floating creature with very large blue eyes, a small dragon creature, a small fox creature, and a green circular creature that has legs and a monocle. The top shows the score, level, and round. The bottom shows game options.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a personal submarine encountering an angle fish and green shapes with the words gas, ask, and sad below them. There is a score board on the bottom with options.

Typing Instructor screenshot of the Diamon Glider typing game. It shows a motorized hang glider gliding over a city with a sunset sky. You can see a diamond floating in the sky and a bolt of lightning. At the top of the screen is a score board with the words you need to type and some game options.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a sea bottom with a sunken ship and sea creatures and seaweed. There is a lobster at the top of the screen grasping it's claws at the words on the screen that you are supposed to type.

Typing Instructor screenshot of an old west desert village. Orange plateaus make up the background with tents and camp fire smoke on the left plateau. In the center is a small wild west town with a bank on the left connected to Wild Bill's in the middle and a hotel connected on the right with a horse tied up. In front of the town is a dirt road and pond. 3 signs read Welcome to the Old West on the left, Izzy's Oasis in the middle, and on the water on the right.

Screenshot of Typing Instructor game, Treasure Quest. The image shows a sunken ship, shark, ancient city, treasure chest, and diver in a suit. Info at the bottom shows a 2008 copyright for Individual Software and a few credits.

Typing Instructor for Kids screenshot of an old Viking village with a river running through the middle with sharp turns. You can see 2 Viking ships racing on the river. The 4 town buildings are all brown wood with a gray Viking Statue in the middle. In the background are dark hills and a sunset with a Viking-shaped hill on the right. In the middle of the hills is a white stately house with a blue roof. At the bottom of the screen is a text box with words to type for practice.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a globe focused on the Bahamas over a light blue background and titled travel port. On the sides of the globe are 12 flags from around the world, 6 on each side. To the right are 6 menu buttons. There are several travel themed illustrations on the bottom of the page.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a typing passport with stamps and animal pics, including; United States with 2 bears, South Africa with a lion, Russia with an elk, Kenya with an elephant, India with a tiger, Costa Rica with a chameleon, Jamaica with a tortoise, Congo with a gorilla, China with a panda, Brazil with 2 monkeys, Australia with a koala bear, and Antarctica with a gray whale. There are 2 buttons on the bottom of the right page that are labeled clear and ok.

A safari-themed software screen featuring wooden signposts for lessons and tests, a baboon, and a zebra.

Typing Instructor screenshot of 2 light blue windows showing schedules and plans for your student. The back window is titled typing plans with the name and plan type. The front window is titled personalize with plan options. Each window has menu options to the right of the window.

Typing Instructor screenshot of an old style arcade with box cabinet games. The game options are Ziggy, Gone Fishin', Erik the Viking, Xtreme Typing, Tomb Typer, Diamond Glider, Treasures of the Sunken City, Typing with Sharks, Wild West, Cliffhanger, Flotsam Fighter, and Sea Creatures.

Typing Instructor screenshot showing a water jet ship with a round roman numeral frame that resembles a clock. The page title reads travel port. On either side of the main pic are 6 images on each side of different historical buildings, animals, and objects. To the right are 6 menu buttons. There are several travel themed illustrations on the bottom of the page.

Typing Instructor screenshot of a typing passport with stamps from different countries, including; Greece, Australia, Brazil, The Bahamas, USA, Mexico, England, Egypt, Japan, Italy, France, and India. There are 2 dark blue buttons on the bottom of the right page that are labeled clear and return.

Typing Instructor screenshot of an illustrated computer with keyboard. There are transparent hands hovering over the keyboard showing you the positions your hands should be in. On the screen portion, there are the characters A S L and a semi-colon. Behind the screen portion, you can see a background image of kangaroos in a field with 2 boxing kangaroos in the middle.

In the upper portion of the screen is a magazine rack with several types of magazines. Top row shows Entertainment, History, Legal Brief, and Children’s Classic magazines. Bottom rack shows Literature, Medical, Sports, and Personal magazines. To the right is a pop-up over the top of the magazines with a table of contents and the title History at the top.

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Typing Instructor Gold

A self-paced typing program that builds speed, accuracy, and confidence—without draining your teaching time.

$39.99

3 (2 reviews)

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Ages11+

Grades5th+

AvailabilityCD: Usually ships in 1-3 days. Digital Only: Lifetime online access, delivered to your inbox in 1–2 business days.

Product Code080-441

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Complete Course

Multiple Grades

Nonconsumable

Nonreligious

Please note: this product is not compatible with Chromebook, iPad, or any type of tablet or phone. Digital version is non-refundable.

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Product Info

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Typing doesn't have to feel like a game to be engaging, and it doesn't have to feel like a chore to be effective. Typing Instructor Gold, Version 22, combines structured instruction, customizable lesson plans, and targeted practice to help learners build accurate, efficient keyboarding skills that last.

Designed for older learners and adults, the program uses dynamic learning technology to identify weak spots and automatically provide additional practice where it's needed most. Custom lesson plans, typing exercises, progress tracking, and dictation activities work together to improve both speed and accuracy while reinforcing proper keyboarding technique.

One of the program's biggest strengths is its flexibility. Create custom typing plans, adjust lesson options, and choose the activities that best fit your learner. Prefer straightforward instruction? Focus on the core lessons and skip the optional arcade-style games or other features that don't match your learning style.

Detailed reports make it easy to monitor progress, while the self-paced format allows learners to review difficult concepts, repeat lessons, and build confidence before moving on.

Strong typing skills make everyday work easier—from essays and research papers to emails, online courses, and future careers. Whether your learner is just getting started or wants to increase speed and accuracy, Typing Instructor Gold, Version 22, provides a flexible, comprehensive approach to mastering an essential lifelong skill.

How to Use Typing Instructor Gold

Choose the typing plan that best matches your learner's age, experience, and goals. The program includes several built-in plans, or you can create a custom lesson sequence that fits your schedule and learning priorities.
Aim for three typing sessions each week. Consistent, shorter practice sessions are generally more effective than occasional longer ones and help build both speed and accuracy over time.
Let the program guide instruction. Dynamic learning technology automatically identifies areas needing additional practice, providing extra reinforcement without constant oversight.
Customize the experience to fit your family's preferences. Create custom lessons, adjust settings, and enable only the activities that support your learner's goals. Families who prefer a more traditional approach can focus on the instructional lessons and skip the optional arcade-style games.
Incorporate the dictation activities as skills improve. Typing what is heard strengthens listening, accuracy, and keyboarding fluency while adding variety to regular practice.
As keyboarding skills become more automatic, encourage your learner to use them during appropriate writing assignments. Regular use in everyday schoolwork reinforces proper technique and helps make typing a practical, lifelong skill.

System Requirements
For Digital Versions: An internet connection is not required to use this program; just for the initial download of the program. Once downloaded, it will run from your device.

Windows

Pentium® P4
Microsoft® Windows® 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or XP
580 MB Hard Drive Space
800 x 600 16-Bit or Higher Display
16-Bit Sound Card
Speakers or Headphones
Internet Connection to Download Program
For the CD-ROM version: CD-ROM Drive

Please note

Windows

Mac

PowerPC G4, G5 or Intel Core Duo Processor; 800 MHz Processor or Higher
Mac OS X 10.12 to 10.14
580 MB Hard Drive Space
CD-ROM Drive
1024 X 768 Resolution
16-bit Sound Card
Speakers or Headphones and Mouse
Internet Connection Recommended
For the CD-ROM version: CD-ROM Drive

Please note: You must have a Mac computer. This product is not compatible with Windows, iPad, or iPhone.

The GOLD Title's Improvements:

New Platform

Air instead of Flash

Full-Screen Option

64 bit

Educational

Proven Typing Instruction Techniques
Hundreds of Plans, Lessons, & Tests
Standard or Split Keyboard & Keypad
New! 20+ Step-by-Step Typing Plans

Entertaining

3 Travel Themes
36 Travel Destinations
10 Action-Packed Games
Multi-Level Games

Motivating

Collect Rewards & Travel Accomplishments
300+ Interesting Magazine Articles
Add Your Own Plans, Lessons, Tests, Articles, & Music

PUBLISHER'S INFORMATION
Publisher: Individual Software
Age Recommendation: 8+
Grade Recommendation: 3rd+
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Format: CD-ROM
Copyright: 2019
Made in: USA

SIIA Codie Award Finalist - Best Education Technology Solution for Home/Consumer
Newsweek Magazine - Top 50 CD-ROMs
CD-ROM Today - Critic's Choice
Top Ten Reviews - Best Overall - Gold Award
Bessie Awards - Best Educational Software
Computer Times - Editor's Choice Software
The ComputED Gazette - Winner! Eddie Awards - Best in Typing/Keyboarding

review by Flanders Family Homelife

”If you’re looking for a great way to teach your kids to type, I hope you’ll check it out!”

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FAQs

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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:

Yes! You can purchase the digital download version of Typing Instructor Gold - Mac here.

Yes. Typing Instructor can be installed on up to two computers and allows for up to five typists per computer.

The difference primarily is that Typing Instructor for Kids is designed for young children. Built around a castle and island theme, it has games to teach touch typing and includes ten "plans" for different age groups.

The standard Typing Instructor Gold has over 20 "plans" to choose from. It allows you to make your own lessons and tests to "customize" the program, or you can follow the lessons provided. It includes lessons, tests, strengthening exercises and practice materials, along with typing games based on skill level. It covers the keyboard keys along with the numeric keypad, on both a standard and split keyboard.

Yes! You can purchase the digital download version of Typing Instructor Gold - Windows here.

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3.0 out of 52 reviews

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August 2, 2026
Jamie
Enjoyed this typing program for my middle schooler. It taught the basics and was easy to navigate!
June 11, 2025
This is the adult version
ScotFlower
My son's PC died and we had to make him an account on a Mac instead. His Typing Instructor Gold was not compatible (PC vs. Mac), so we bought the Mac version. At the time, we did not realize there were two versions of Typing Instructor one for adults and another for kids, so we made the mistake of getting this one which is the adult version. Apparently the adult version is a trip around the world and the kids version is more of an adventure island. My son refused to use it because it was not the same and it was not for kids (he has autism and change is hard on him). It was totally my mistake, but I wanted you to know so you would not make the same mistake.