I once did a very basic typing course on a typewriter at evening classes but since working with a computer I had reverted to just 1 or 2 finger typing. I decided to try to build up my speed with touch typing and ordered this DVD.
It arrived promptly as always with Amazon and loaded quickly onto my computer which has Windows 7 installed.
The programme opens with a user menu which will allow more than one person to do the course. On the next screen you can choose to take a lesson, do more practice, play some typing games or read your report. At the first lesson you enter your typing goal speed and after each lesson you receive a note about your accuracy and speed. You can amend your goal speed any time. After several lessons a game appears, these are both amusing and challenging and only last a few minutes. On the report page there are several buttons which let you see how you are progressing and also show which keys are causing you more errors. There are various settings including music and the ability to turn off Mavis's voice - she can become a bit repetitive with her gentle praise.
I would recommend this course to beginners and improvers because it is easy to understand, informative as you progress and will take you as far as you wish to go with your speed.
Well worth the money!