CW Academy

Guided Level 0-10 academy path.

Section Pathway Exam Center Open Full Path

Platform status

CW Academy core flow is fully released (100% complete). CW Academy core flow is fully released.

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Keyboard: Tab/Enter to open chips · Alt+1 Overview · Alt+2 Recommendation · Alt+M Section Missions · Alt+E Section Exams · Alt+3 Sections · Alt+4 Skip Exams · Alt+5 Exam Center · Alt+6 Progress · Alt+7 Tools · Alt+8 Quick Launch · Alt+9 Settings · Alt+0 Sharing

Focus mode

Turn on Focus mode to hide extra sections and keep only the core recommendation flow.

All optional sections visible.

Workspace mode

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Workspace mode off: all extra sections remain visible.

Workspace presets

Use presets to quickly switch between learner lanes and reduce dashboard clutter.

Compact governance

Compact governance off: diagnostics cards stay fully expanded.

Academy Overview How it works + level map

How CW Academy works

CW Academy guides you through structured, focused sessions that build skill step by step.

Complete milestones to advance levels and use the Recommended Session to progress fastest.

• Level 0: Orientation + listen-only exposure (no sending required)

• Level 1: First characters (Koch, full speed + wider spacing)

• Level 2: Early words + CQ/DE/K recognition (copy-only)

• Level 3: Scripted Mini-QSO + callsign checkpoint

• Level 4: QSO basics (CALL/RST/NAME/QTH) via Echo + Sentences

• Level 5: On-air rhythm at 12–15 WPM + add RIG/WX lines

• Level 6: Robustness (QSB/QRM) + POTA/SOTA intro + Mini-QSO checkpoint

• Levels 7–10: Scenario specialization (POTA/SOTA, contest, ragchew) + master checkpoints

Section track status

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Level Map (L0-L10)

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Full Journey Map

See every step in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced with learner-facing objectives.

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Section Roadmap Matrix

Follow the deterministic Beginner → Intermediate → Advanced step matrix and completion gates.

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Academy Section Progress Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced checkpoints

See the complete step-by-step map for each section.

Open Section Pathway Map

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Checkpoint Exam Center Graduation + placement exam actions

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Optional Deep Dives Insights, tools, settings, and sharing Optional sections hidden until expanded.

Progress Insights Today plan, weekly stats, level report

Today's Session Plan

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Last 7 Days

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Placement Troubleshooting Retry blocker + next remediation

Top retry blocker and next remediation action for your current section.

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Level Report Card Current milestone health

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QSO Skill Metrics Phase scores, missing elements, evaluator dimensions

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Academy Settings & Placement Profile, onboarding, speed preferences

Academy Profile

Set your track preference, onboarding placement, and daily session target.

Track

Preferred daily minutes

Experience

Copy speed (WPM)

Operating focus

Operating interests

Ragchew SOTA / POTA Contest DX

Pick as many as you like; used to tailor scenario drills.

Start placement

Speed profile

Mini-QSO callsign

Quick Placement

Tell us your CW experience + current copy speed estimate and we will set your recommended starting level.

Level 0 Orientation Essentials

Review pending

• Start with higher character speed and wider spacing (Farnsworth), not slow dits/dahs.

• You do not need a “musical ear”; consistent short practice builds pattern recognition.

• Daily focused sessions (15–25 min) beat occasional long sessions.

Demo: CQ CQ DE W1AW K → “Calling any station from W1AW, over.”

Q1: Best beginner speed approach

Q2: Better practice cadence

Q3: CW aptitude myth check

Experience

Operating focus

Estimated copy speed (WPM)

Suggested start

Experienced operator shortcut

If you already operate on-air, run a placement exam to unlock Intermediate or Advanced entry without redoing beginner reps. Level 0–2 placement uses the onboarding questionnaire + starter assessment.

Placement exams use fresh, level-appropriate content and target ~90% copy accuracy plus clean exchange flow.

Section Exams (Checkpoint + Placement)

Run deterministic section exams for Beginner checkpoint validation (L3) or optional Intermediate/Advanced placement overrides (L4/L7). Exams use fresh content and target ~90% copy accuracy with 70–80% exchange-flow accuracy.

Exam section

Current placement exam target

No active exam override.

Advanced placement summary

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Recent section exam attempts

Section Status

Showing all section exam attempts (fresh content, 90% copy target).

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Milestones

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Recommended Next Session

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Focused Practice Tools Optional support blocks

Run these short routines before or after your main recommended session to improve consistency.

Daily Warm-up Ritual Start here

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Warm-up Effective Speed

10 WPM

Range 10-25 WPM Real target 25 WPM

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Session Reflection Post-session note

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Today’s Practice Recipe 3-step split

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Headcopy Micro-Drill 3-minute drill

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Need a Different Module Right Now? Quick Launch options

Use Quick Launch for focused practice while keeping Academy context attached.

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Share Progress with Teacher Optional instructor visibility

Share Progress with Teacher

Opt in to share your CW Academy progress with your instructor. You can turn this off at any time.

Enable teacher sharing

Teacher username (optional)

Enable mentor link sharing (read-only public link)

Mentor link

CW Academy

Current Academy Stage

Section Mission Board

Section Exams (Fast Track)

How CW Academy works

Level Map (L0-L10)

Full Journey Map

Section Roadmap Matrix

Beginner Readiness (L0-L3)

Intermediate Readiness (L4-L6)

CQ/DE/K Pattern Primer (L2-L3)

Intermediate Ops Primer (L4-L6)

Advanced Track Preview (L7-L10)

Advanced Checkpoint Insights

Skip-Ahead Exams

Today's Session Plan

Last 7 Days

Academy Profile

Instructor / Admin Curriculum Tools

Quick Placement

Level 0 Orientation Essentials

Section Exams (Checkpoint + Placement)

Milestones

Recommended Next Session

Progress Blockers & Next Fix

CW Academy Certificates

Recent Certificates