Court Reporting: Computer Aided Transcription Technology, Level II Certificate

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The Court Reporting Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) Level 2 Certificate is a continuation of the Court Reporting: Transcriptionist/Scopist Level 1 Certificate.  The Court Reporting Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) Level 2 Certificate prepares a Court Reporting Program student to use machine shorthand to capture speech at a speed of 225 words per minute and transcribe notes with 97% accuracy.  The student is prepared to take the state-level CSR (Certified Shorthand Reporter) and the national-level RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) certification exams at the completion of the competencies.  Upon passing the CSR, the student can: 1) work as an official Court Reporter in court or 2) can work as a freelance reporter (taking depositions) for a court reporting firm.

Continues with speedbuilding courses progressing from 60-100 WPM, CR Academic-Medical Court Reporting.

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Transcribing notes and scope for a working reporter. Upon passing the CSR exam, may work as a certified shorthand reporter.

Related Awards:

Court Reporting: Computer-Aided Transcription Technology, A.A.S  

Court Reporting: Transcriptionist / Scopist Level I Certificate