Welcome to our Academy!
Learn to Transcribe has passed rigorous accreditation standards of the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers and is an official AAERT approved school that provides top quality education.
This online course was prepared by our expert staff of seasoned court reporters and legal transcriptionists who have many decades of experience and knowledge to share with you.
The foundational course covers most everything you will encounter to produce transcripts for legal proceedings in the United States.
This is not a course for legal secretarial or paralegal work but, rather, how to properly create verbatim transcripts of depositions, hearings, courtroom trials, arbitrations, and other related proceedings involving sworn testimony.
Hi! I'm Linda Wilson ..
As your instructor, I will begin by saying that I am a Certified Stenographic Court Reporter for many years and hold a Notary Public commission. My CCR certification is recognized by the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers as someone having the training and credentials to instruct students on how to properly create legal transcripts.
Although modest in talking about myself, just know that I have decades of experience creating transcripts of sworn testimony in criminal and civil matters, along with much teaching experience.
I am anxious to help you have an amazing and potentially lucrative career. Let's do this!
What's Included in this Course?
LECTURES
- Online 24/7, ready when you are.
- Visual learning with "how-to" videos.
- Numerous downloads to create personal study guide.
- Morson's English Guide used for punctuation and grammar.
- Lots of videos and information regarding technology.
- Training on Microsoft Word and text expanders.
- Ethics and confidentiality stressed.
- Introduction to CAT scoping.
- Following client preferences stressed.
- Numerous graded quizzes.
- Importance of meeting deadlines stressed.
- Information about recordkeeping provided.
PRACTICE
- Transcription practice - depositions, trials, and hearings.
- Heavy emphasis on accuracy.
EXAM
- First try exam fee included in tuition cost.
- Retakes are $60 USD.
CERTIFICATION
Graduation with a Certificate of Completion.
What to Expect?
Lectures
As you work your way through all of the lectures, you will have your turn for much transcription practice at your own pace.
Tests
Quizzes are provided along the way, with a final examination. Lectures are explained in easy-to-follow audios and videos.
How Long to Finish?
The average length of time to graduate from this course is approximately 2-3 months, depending on student's personal schedule.
After I Graduate?
Graduates from this course are provided with workforce information.
High Demand!
Having acquired the proper skills means that our graduates are in high demand.
Where Would I Work?
Work is performed in your home online as an independent contractor, either part time or full time.
What is Needed?
Equipment Needed
Windows desktop or laptop, any brand.
Full-sized keyboard preferred.
External mouse, any kind.
Headphones. any kind.
Infinity foot pedal - needed when 1/2 way through course.
Software Used
Word Processor:
(Word, any version,
or CAT software)
Digital Audio Player:
(Explained in course)
Supplies Needed
Notepad & pen.
No books need to be bought for course.
If printing downloads:
Printer, any brand.
Printer paper (3-hole) 1 ream.
3-ring binder (2 or 3 inch).
Curriculum
(Click down arrow below to see all lectures)
- Lecture 1: Introduction (2:34)
- Read or Listen First
- Mac Computer
- Confidentiality
- Personal Study Guide
- Social Media
- Clear Cache
- Lecture 2: General Transcription Overview
- Lecture 3: Medical Transcription Overview
- Lecture 4: Law Enforcement Transcription Overview
- Lecture 5: Legal Transcription Overview
- Lecture 6: Basic Setup
- Lecture 7: Hardware and Software Required
- Lecture 8: Know Your Computer
- Lecture 9: Typing Skills Practice
- Lecture 10: Change Background Colors (10:13)
- Quiz
- Lecture 1: Overview
- Lecture 2: Computer Organization
- Lecture 3: How to Organize Files (10:25)
- Lecture 4: The Cloud and Storage
- Lecture 5: Dropbox (11:46)
- Lecture 6: Moving and Sharing (4:08)
- Lecture 7: Google Drive (5:47)
- Lecture 8: OneDrive (7:55)
- Lecture 9: SendThisFile (3:34)
- Lecture 10: Using Box (6:34)
- Lecture 11: Add Computer Space (2:13)
- Lecture 12: Temporary Files (2:42)
- Lecture 13: Recycle Bin (1:24)
- Quiz
- Lecture 1: Text Files
- Lecture 2: Creating ASCII, RTF, PDF
- Lecture 3: Converting Files
- Lecture 3A: Converting MP4 to MP3 or WAV (8:17)
- Lecture 3B: Converting Files With No Download Button (8:01)
- Lecture 4: Encryption
- :Lecture 5: Zipping and Unzipping
- Lecture 6: Sending Files
- Lecture 7: Receiving Files
- Lecture 8: Free vs. Trial Software
- Lecture 9: Screenshots
- Lecture 10: Snipping Files
- Quiz
- Lecture 1: Microsoft Word (18:27)
- Lecture 2: File Tab (7:02)
- Lecture 3: Home Tab (7:48)
- Lecture 4: Styles (6:22)
- Lecture 5: Insert Tab (9:12)
- Lecture 6: Design Tab (6:50)
- Lecture 7: Layout Tab (8:36)
- Lecture 8: Remove Line Numbers (4:42)
- Lecture 9: References Tab (5:01)
- Lecture 10: Review Tab (5:15)
- Lecture 11: View Tab (1:53)
- Lecture 12: View Features (5:58)
- Lecture 13: Quick Access Toolbar (5:14)
- Lecture 14: Caption and Appearances Pages
- Lecture 15: Caption With Fillable Fields (1:10)
- Lecture 16: Caption With Floating Line Numbers (10:00)
- Lecture 17: Caption With Fixed Line Numbers (9:20)
- Lecture 18: Index Page (7:06)
- Lecture 19: Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers (13:46)
- Lecture 20: Create Headers (8:03)
- Lecture 21: Smart Quotes (5:39)
- Lecture 22: Templates
- Lecture 23: Annotations (1:46)
- Lecture 24: Digital Signature (11:58)
- Lecture 25: Shortcuts
- Lecture 26: Keyboard Shortcuts (10:24)
- Lecture 27: Word Symbols (8:45)
- Lecture 28: Spellchecker (4:51)
- Lecture 29: Spellcheck Wrong Words (2:44)
- Lecture 30: Widow/Orphan Keep Line Numbers in Word (4:18)
- Lecture 30A: Set Widow/Orphan (2:16)
- Lecture 31: Single and Double Spacing (2:59)
- Lecture 32: Single and Double Spacing Fixed Lines (6:51)
- Lecture 33: Save Options (3:31)
- Lecture 34: Word Tips (2:57)
- Quiz
- Lecture 1: Creating Macros (1:14)
- Lecture 1A: 365 Change (1:34)
- Lecture 2: Macro Overview (3:17)
- Lecture 3: Q/A Keyboard Macros (9:22)
- Lecture 4: Q/A Button Macros (7:46)
- Lecture 5: Keep Together Macro (6:08)
- Lecture 6: No Split Dash Macro (5:52)
- Lecture 7: Exhibit Keyboard Macro (5:17)
- Lecture 8: Exhibit Button Macro (4:29)
- Lecture 9: Insert Dash Macro (2:17)
- Lecture 10: Macros Tips (10:03)
- Lecture 11: Organize Macros (12:08)
- Lecture 12: Other Ways to Make Shortcuts (8:19)
- Lecture 13: Shortcuts for Sworn Blurb (16:42)
- Lecture 14: Cap Next Macro (13:39)
- Lecture 1: Overview
- Lecture 2: Test Your Punctuation
- Lecture 3: Test Your Vocabulary
- Lecture 4: Test Your Spelling
- Lecture 5: Test Your Grammar
- Lecture 6: Commas (5:55)
- Lecture 6A: FANBOYS (9:40)
- Lecture 7: Oxford Comma
- Lecture 8: Colons
- Lecture 8A: List With Colon or Not (16:34)
- Lecture 9: Semicolons
- Lecture 10: Quotes and Italics
- Lecture 11: Continuous Quoting
- Lecture 12: Hyphens and Dashes
- Lecture 13: Parentheses
- Lecture 14: Appositives
- Lecture 15: Ellipsis
- Lecture 16: Brackets
- Lecture 17: Plurals and Apostrophes
- Lecture 18: Yes/No Answers
- Lecture 19: Run-on Sentences
- Lecture 20: Paragraphing
- Lecture 21: Capitalization
- Lecture 22: Prefixes and Suffixes
- Lecture 23: Verb Phrases
- Lecture 24: Numbers and Miscellaneous
- Lecture 24A: Slash/Slant
- Punctuation Groups
- Quiz
- Caption, Appearances, Index
- Lecture 1: What is a Deposition?
- Lecture 2: Depo Organization
- Lecture 3: Sample Pages
- Lecture 4: Layouts
- Lecture 5: Verbatim
- Lecture 6: Exhibits
- Lecture 7: Objection!
- Lecture 8: Stipulations
- Lecture 9: What is a Byline?
- Lecture 10: Hypothetically Speaking
- Lecture 11: Off the Record
- Lecture 12: Recesses and Breaks
- Deposition Setup
- Deposition Demo (18:07)
- Lecture 13: I'm a Party (6:16)
- Lecture 14: Just the Facts, Ma'am!
- Lecture 15: I'm an Expert
- Lecture 16: I'm Not Available
- Lecture 17: PMK
- Lecture 18: Interpreted
- Lecture 19: Quiz
- Lecture 20: Templates
- Lecture 21: Plead the Fifth
- Lecture 22: Videographer
- Comma School (23:42)
- Overview Colloquy
- Overview Bylines
- Caption, Appearances, Table of Contents
- Lecture 1: The Courts
- Lecture 2: Just a Glimpse
- Lecture 3: Hearings and Trials
- Lecture 4: Jury Trials
- Lecture 5: Parts of the Transcript
- Lecture 6: State Court
- Lecture 7: Federal Court
- Lecture 8: Arbitration
- Lecture 9: Grand Jury
- Lecture 10: More Things to Know
- Lecture 11: Exhibits
- Lecture 12: Regarding Witnesses
- Lecture 13: Stages of a Criminal Case
- Lecture 14: Sample Setup
- Templates
- Quiz
- Instructions to Use with Practice Files
- File #5 Civil Trial
- File #5 Check (26:55)
- File #6 Administrative Hearing
- File #6 Check (25:59)
- File #7 Arbitration (15:56)
- File #7 Check (39:22)
- File #8 Voir Dire (9:09)
- File #8 Check
- File #9 Preliminary Hearing
- File #9 Check (16:35)
- File #10 Opening Statement
- File #10 Check (9:37)
- File #11 Jury Instructions
- File #11 Check (20:06)
- File #12 Closing Argument
- File #12 Check (13:45)
- File #13 Guilty Plea
- File #13 Check (21:56)
- File #14 Verdict (6:02)
- File #14 Check (8:28)
- File #15 Show Cause (21:54)
- File #15 Check
- File #16 Verdict and Jury Polling (13:10)
- File #16 Check (24:34)
- File #17 Sentencing (25:26)
- File #17 Check (21:52)
- Quiz
PRICING INFORMATION
NOTE: Per our Terms of Use Agreement, course fees are not refundable, and we do not honor chargebacks. Payments are automated and cannot be stopped. The course fees cannot be discontinued for buyer's remorse, change in personal circumstances, etc.
SALES TAX: If applicable, mandatory sales tax by your state, province, or country for online purchases is automatically added and remitted by our system.
U.S. CURRENCY: Our fees are in U.S. dollars.
IS THE TUITION FEE REFUNDABLE?
Sorry, but we do not offer refunds nor chargebacks. Our policy has always been clearly stated and is also included in the Terms of Use.
DO YOU OFFER SALES COMMISSIONS TO AFFILIATES?
Yes. Contact us for information if interested.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course contain the same content as the Legal Transcription Training course with apprenticeship opportunity?
The content is very similar, just a scaled-down version for a cheaper price.
Is the course self-paced?
Students work their way through self-study lectures at their own pace and on their own schedule. This course is online, 24/7 and can be accessed by enrolled students at their convenience, day or night.
Can I "power through" the course and finish sooner?
You should go at a pace that allows you to fully understand everything as you go since this course is packed with a tremendous amount of material to get through.
Are practice files included?
Multiple student practice files are included.
Is there a Certificate of Completion?
A Certificate of Completion is issued to graduates.
Will graduating from this course qualify me to pass the national transcriber certification test?
Information regarding national certification is included, and this course puts students on a pathway toward pursuing future AAERT transcriber certification, if desired. We offer a separate study course for the national CET examination.
Can I rely on what someone said on social media about this training course?
We do not monitor and are not responsible for what someone not employed by our academy says. Their choice of wording could lead to various interpretations or misunderstandings about our training. Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Can a non-U.S. citizen take this particular course?
Yes.
Do you guarantee that I will make a certain amount of money when I start working?
No. Everyone's earning capacity is different.
Does this course offer "job placement"?
No. We do not place anyone into a job. This course also does not offer a paid apprenticeship opportunity.
Is there an age or educational requirement to take this Legal Transcription training course?
Yes. Student needs to be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school or higher.
Some of our other courses ...
We offer a variety of courses for different budgets and types of transcription.
