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Speed Reading Skills and Techniques
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Speed Reading Skills and Techniques is designed for learners who want to improve their reading efficiency, comprehension, and information-processing skills in academic, professional, and personal contexts. This course explores speed reading as a structured skill that combines technique, practice, and comprehension strategies rather than simply reading faster.

The course introduces the foundations of speed reading, including common myths, realistic expectations, and the importance of setting personal goals. Learners explore how eye movement, focus, and reading habits influence speed and understanding, and how these can be improved through proven techniques.

Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on balanced reading—increasing speed while maintaining or improving comprehension. Learners are guided through strategies such as reducing subvocalisation, improving eye movement, developing peripheral vision, and applying active reading techniques.

As learners progress, the course explores advanced speed reading methods, practical applications in different contexts, and strategies for building sustainable reading habits. This course does not guarantee specific reading speeds or academic results. Instead, it provides structured guidance, practical tools, and reflective practice to support continuous improvement.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

9
sections
22
lectures
1h 25m
total

Course media

Description

This Speed Reading Skills and Techniques course consists of seven structured lectures, followed by an assessment, each designed to build effective, realistic, and sustainable speed reading skills.

Lecture 1 introduces speed reading, focusing on the importance of reading skills, common myths and misconceptions about reading speed, and how to set personal and realistic speed reading goals.

Lecture 2 explores the fundamentals of speed reading, covering techniques to minimise subvocalisation, understanding eye movement, and training peripheral vision to take in more text efficiently.

Lecture 3 focuses on reading comprehension strategies, including methods to improve comprehension while reading faster, active reading techniques, and effective note-taking strategies for fast reading.

Lecture 4 introduces advanced speed reading techniques, covering chunking and pacing methods and strategies for reducing regression and eliminating unnecessary backtracking.

Lecture 5 examines practical applications of speed reading, showing how techniques can be applied in academic settings, professional environments, and leisure reading without sacrificing enjoyment or understanding.

Lecture 6 focuses on overcoming challenges and building habits, addressing common difficulties learners face, strategies for building a sustainable speed reading routine, and methods for assessing and monitoring progress over time.

Lecture 7 explores resources and further learning, including recommended reading materials, online tools and apps, and guidance on next steps for continued skill development.

Assessment includes a final exam to evaluate understanding of speed reading concepts, techniques, comprehension strategies, and habit-building principles.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Speed Reading Skills and Techniques course, learners will receive a free digital certificate provided by Reed confirming course completion. After obtaining the Reed certificate, learners will also receive a provider-issued course completion certificate, subject to verification. Optional premium certificates and academic transcripts are available separately. This course supports personal development and academic skills enhancement.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for students, professionals, researchers, lifelong learners, and anyone who regularly reads large volumes of material. It is ideal for learners seeking to improve reading efficiency, study skills, and information retention in a realistic and sustainable way.

Requirements

No prior qualifications or experience are required to enrol on this course. Learners should have a basic to good standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Regular practice is encouraged to gain the most benefit from the techniques taught.

Career path

This course supports transferable skills development that can benefit academic study, professional roles, research work, and personal learning. It complements further study in learning skills, productivity, education, or professional development but does not constitute a formal academic qualification.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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