Online Class: Gregg Shorthand 101 (Centennial Version)

Recommended Books

• Gregg Shorthand, College, Book 1 (Centennial Edition)
• The Gregg Reference Manual

Student Testimonials

• "I was impressed with the instructor's knowledge of this subject and felt that she was available to answer questions. It was a pretty good experience and if the instructor offered a different course for learning Gregg shorthand, I would take it as well." -- Kari E.
• "As a refresher course I found the whole program very useful. The printed material was very helpful." -- Joyce F.

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