This 100% online course covers legal procedures and terminology, professional ethics, digital recording, and legal transcription skills. Students will also prepare for the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) certification exams offered by the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT).
Why complete your course with us?
Study on your schedule with flexible learning
Receive a certificate of completion
Prepare for professional certification
Receive support from expert instructors
All course materials included
Student Testimonial
Balancing a full-time job, single motherhood and a demanding course proved to be Michelle’s biggest hurdle as time management became crucial for her success. Solution? Online, self-guided ed2go course: Digital Court Reporting and Legal Transcription.
“I love that it’s self-guided. I work full-time and am a single mom, so being able to do this around my schedule was great!”
Job Outlook for Digital Court Reporter with Legal Transcription
According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for a digital court reporter in the U.S. is $67,770. Some digital reporters also work as legal transcriptionists, and that would also change how much money they make.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that demand will remain consistent, with approximately 1,700 new job openings for court reporters and simultaneous captioners each year over the next decade.
Materials Included with Enrollment
The supplies required for this course are included in enrollment. The following will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- AltoEdge USB foot pedal
- Transcriber Headphones
Course Objectives
What you’ll learn:
- Digital court reporting procedure for all types of proceedings, such as depositions, administrative hearings, court hearings, trials, and more
- Digital reporting hardware and software, including practice using digital recording software
- How to create an accurate legal transcript
- Master transcript formatting, focusing on federal court systems
- Discover parts of speech, proper legal punctuation, and spelling
- Increase knowledge of legal, medical, and industry terminology
- Understand professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality
- Gain fundamentals of the United States legal system
Prerequisites
To complete this course, you will need the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills, for example:
- Create folders (aka directories) and save files
- Locate files saved on a computer and upload them to a webpage
- Use a web browser and search the Internet
- Familiarity with a word processing program
- Ability to use videoconferencing software, like Zoom
- Eligible for notary public commissions in your state
Course Support
Enrollment Assistance:
To guide you through a smooth and successful enrollment – from program details to financing application assistance.
Specialized Curriculum:
Designed with the most effective instructional materials and teaching strategies to empower your success.
Instructor Support:
Your course instructor is available to answer your questions and offer feedback on your performance.
Student Advising:
Advisors will help you set educational goals, manage your progress, and provide you with additional opportunities.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.