Abstract: A teaching system for teaching specific software application programs on a computer which includes a controller learning program programmed on the computer. Selected computer keyboard and mouse keys are illuminated with the colors red, green or yellow for indicated necessary key functions for carrying out selected functions of the specific program or for correcting the user on testing applications. The controller learning program may be voice activated and further provides picture-in-picture display instructions on the monitor for instructing the student how to perform the function to be learned.