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Pica Typen is an online typing course for children from the Dutch company Blink. It focuses on helping children learn ten-finger touch typing within 12 weeks and type “quickly and with fewer mistakes.” The course uses an “around the world” narrative framework, weaving fun knowledge about countries, people, animals, and nature into typing practice, along with photos, short videos, quizzes, and other content to make repetitive practice less boring for children.
Based on the available content, the course pacing is clearly structured: it recommends 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for a total of about 15 hours, typically completed in 12 weeks. Accounts can be used for up to 24 months, leaving room for holidays, illness, or extra practice. The platform emphasizes online typecoach guidance: coaches monitor progress and intervene when needed. User reviews also mention that children can complete the course fairly independently and ask questions when they run into problems. Course goals include ten-finger touch typing, a typing speed of at least around 120 keystrokes per minute, better sitting posture, and improved concentration.
The pricing information is fairly straightforward: the standard price is €79, while the current promotional price shown on the page is €59. The course claims a “100% diploma guarantee,” and students can receive a typediploma after completion. However, the page does not state whether this diploma is officially recognized by schools or third-party organizations. If the 24-month access period ends, users can apply for a paid extension of up to 3 months within 3 months after the account is closed, but the extension fee is not disclosed.
The advantages are its focused positioning, clear course duration, relatively low price, and the availability of a free trial lesson. Child-friendly content, online coaching, and a long account validity period all help support completion. It also offers special fonts, lower speed targets, and extra guidance for children with dyslexie/reading difficulties, which is a notable inclusive design feature. The drawbacks are that the course is clearly aimed at Dutch-speaking users in the Netherlands and Belgium, making it difficult for non-Dutch-speaking children to use. Information such as school licensing prices, extension fees, and diploma recognition is still incomplete. Customer service promises email replies within five working days, while phone support is only available on weekdays from 9:00 to 13:00, so support hours are limited.
It is suitable for primary school students in Dutch-speaking environments, parents who want their children to master keyboard typing early, and schools that need a standardized typing course. It is also suitable for children with reading difficulties who need adapted fonts and pacing. The text does not provide information about access from mainland China, so it is not possible to determine whether the site can be accessed directly.
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