Digital Court Reporting with Legal Transcription

Overview

The 100% online digital court reporting with legal transcription course will prepare you to enter the court reporting field as a digital court reporter and a legal transcriber. Court reporters are needed to create detailed, accurate records of legal proceedings. These professionals are critical for the successful review and editing of digitally produced documentation. Your digital court reporter training will guide you through the intricacies of the legal system, court proceedings, and the essential skills needed for accurate transcription. You will explore various types of court reporters, familiarize yourself with legal, medical, and business terminology, and gain hands-on experience with audio equipment and transcription software. From understanding courtroom etiquette to mastering the processes of creating and formatting transcripts, each module is tailored to enhance your legal proficiency and professionalism.

You will be fully prepared to pass the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) exams offered by the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT). The AAERT's nationally recognized certifications are leading credentials required by various court systems and agencies.

Note: If you are taking this AAERT certification course to prepare for the exam, please research the locations where you are interested in working to determine whether they use digital reporting methods and recognize the AAERT certification.
  • Course ID: GES2097-27
  • Total Hours: 160
  • Format: Asynchronous/Self-Paced
  • Location: Online
  • Schedule: 9 Months (Self-Paced)
  • Credit(s) Earned: 16 CEU
  • Instructor: Ed2Go
  • Cost: $2,500.00
  • Category: Legal
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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

State Requirements:

Note: If you are taking this AAERT certification course to prepare for the exam, please research the locations where you are interested in working to determine whether they use digital reporting methods and recognize the AAERT certification.

Hardware Requirements:

  • You may use either a PC or a Mac for this course; however, please note that we do not provide support for Mac-specific issues. Additionally, if you intend to use the trial version of the DR (software included), a PC is required, as it is not compatible with Mac systems. (Most software providers in this field primarily support PC platforms.)
  • If using a desktop with no internal sound card, it may be necessary to plug in an external microphone.
  • A reliable Internet connection.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 11 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome is preferred. Mozilla Firefox and Safari are also compatible.
  • MS Word (Microsoft Word 2016, 2019, and Office 365), CAT software, or any other word processor. (Only support for MS Word is provided.)
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Free Express Scribe software. You will be provided with download instructions upon enrollment.
  • A free trial of digital reporting software will be provided in the Software module of the course. Minimum Requirement: Windows 11 - The trial software is compatible with PCs and will not function with other operating systems commonly used on computers/devices, such as Mac, Android, Chromebooks, or iOS.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins, except for the Express Scribe and digital reporting software.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

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

What you will learn

  • How to create an accurate legal transcript, including proper formatting, legal punctuation, and spelling
  • Fundamentals of the U.S. legal system
  • Professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality
  • Legal, medical, and industry terminology
  • Digital reporting hardware and software, including practice using digital recording software

Program Outcomes

  • Develop the skills you need to become a successful certified electronic transcriber who can work in the field and at home
  • Prepare to sit for and pass the AAERT's (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) exams
  • Obtain the AAERT certification and vastly improve your marketability when applying for work at freelance agencies or court systems, some of which require the certification by law or because of government contracts