Digital Court Reporting with Legal Transcription (Online)

Note: If you are taking this course to prepare for one of the exams, please research the location(s) you are interested in working to determine whether they use digital reporting methods. Ask if they recognize AAERT certification.

Court reporting is one of the fastest-growing career areas in the legal system. This 100% online course will prepare you to enter the court reporting field as a digital court reporter and a legal transcriber. You will be fully prepared to pass the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and the 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.

At the end of this program, you will develop the skills you need to become a successful digital reporter and legal transcriber who can work in the field and at home. AAERT certification improves 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.

This program is online and self-paced. You can begin anytime and will have six months to complete the program once you begin.