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Digital Court Reporter

This course is designed to give participants a thorough understanding of how to be a digital court reporter, as well as broad training for covering legal proceedings. Individuals taking this course will learn about the court system, laws, ethics, professionalism, legal procedure, and digital reporting software and equipment and be ready to take the AAERT Certified Electronic Reporters Exam.

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Overview

Our Digital Court Reporter course prepares you to enter the high-demand field of court reporting. Currently, the industry is experiencing a severe shortage of court reporters, with a need for an additional 10,000 nationwide. This well-established shortage presents a substantial opportunity for those seeking a rewarding career with a secure future. Digital reporters can work in the freelance market for a court reporting agency or as full-time government employees at a courthouse.

This court reporter certification course thoroughly prepares you for the national certification exams offered by AAERT's (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers). Upon completion, you will be well-prepared to succeed in both the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and Certified Deposition Reporter (CDR) exams. The AAERT certification is the leading certification for courts and businesses throughout the United States and is required by various court systems and agencies for employment. Start your new career as a successful digital court reporter by learning all about proceedings, hardware and software needed to perform your responsibilities, legal system fundamentals, and essential industry terminology.

Note: If you are taking our court reporter training course to prepare for the certification exam, please research the locations you are interested in working at to determine whether they use digital reporting methods and ask if they recognize AAERT certification.

Objective

What you will learn

  • Digital court reporting procedure for all types of proceedings, such as depositions, hearings, trials, and more
  • Digital reporting hardware and software, including practice using digital recording software
  • Fundamentals of the United States legal system
  • Professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality best practices
  • Essential legal, medical, and industry terminology

How you will benefit

  • Develop the in-demand skills you need to become a successful digital reporter who can work in person in the field or at home
  • Successfully prepare to sit for and pass the AAERT's (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) exam
  • The AAERT certification will help 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

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