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Credentials for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

37 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $67,310. See full occupation profile →

Associate's Degree

A.A.S. in Court Reporting

College of Court Reporting Inc
Associate's Degree

AAA - Realtime Transcription

Green River College
Associate's Degree

Associate of Science in Court Reporting

Generations College
Bachelor's Degree

BAS - Realtime Reporting: Court Reporting and Captioning

Green River College
Certificate

CART - Communication Access Realtime Translation

Cypress College
Certificate

CSR-RPR Skills

Cypress College
Certificate

Captioning

Cypress College
Certificate

Certificate - Scopist/Text Editor

Green River College
Short-Term Certificate

Certificate in Voice Writing

College of Court Reporting Inc
Certification

Certified Realtime Captioner (CRC)

National Court Reporters Association
$225 cost
Produce realtime captions accurately for broadcast and CART environments using stenographic technologyDeliver readable realtime text to captioning display platforms for live audiencesMaintain required accuracy standards while writing continuous realtime caption outputApply captioning conventions and formatting practices appropriate for accessibility contexts
Certification

Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR)

National Court Reporters Association
$110 cost
Produce realtime testimony and question‑and‑answer transcripts accurately at 200 words per minuteDeliver simultaneous realtime output to clients using CAT realtime technology and viewing platformsMaintain a minimum 96 percent transcript accuracy standard under live realtime reporting conditionsDemonstrate advanced stenographic writing control to support uninterrupted realtime delivery during proceedings
Certificate

Computer Editor (Scopist)

Cypress College
Associate's Degree

Court Reporting

Cypress College
Associate's Degree

Court Reporting

Taft College
Associate's Degree

Court Reporting

College of Marin
Certificate

Court Reporting

West Valley College
Certificate

Court Reporting

Cypress College
Certificate

Court Reporting Technology

Cypress College
Long Certificate

Court Reporting, CSR-Ready

College of Marin
Long Certificate

Court Reporting, Communication Access Realtime Translation (C.A.R.T.)

College of Marin
Certificate

Court Reporting, Proofreading

College of Marin
Certificate

Court Reporting, Scopist

College of Marin
Certificate

Court and Agency Services

Cypress College
Certificate

Educational Captioning

West Valley College
Certificate

Hearing Reporter

Cypress College
Certificate

Legal Videographer

Cypress College
Certificate

Practicum in Beginning Machine Shorthand

Cypress College
Certificate

Practicum in Intermediate Machine Shorthand

Cypress College
Certificate

Proofreading

West Valley College
Certificate

Proofreading

Cypress College
Associate's Degree

REALTIME REPORTING

Gadsden State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Realtime Reporting

Gadsden State Community College
Certification

Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)

National Court Reporters Association
$110 cost
Generate and deliver transcripts using computer hardware, peripherals, and CAT software in reporting contextsGenerate realtime files using CAT realtime features, connections, and client viewing platforms in live reporting environmentsTroubleshoot realtime file generation issues related to cabling, connections, ports, drivers, and network configurationsManage electronic files for storage and retrieval using storage drives, file transfer methods, and cloud-based systemsPerform online research using search engines and credible resources to prepare for reporting assignments and transcript productionMaintain computer and information security using firewalls, antivirus software, and secure data handling practices
Certification

Registered Skilled Reporter (RSR)

National Court Reporters Association
$110 cost
Capture and transcribe literary dictation accurately at 160 words per minute using stenographic equipmentRecord and transcribe jury charge material accurately at 180 words per minute in timed test conditionsTranscribe testimony and question‑and‑answer material accurately at 200 words per minute in legal proceedings contextsProduce written transcripts that meet a minimum 95 percent accuracy standard across multiple dictation stylesDemonstrate foundational stenographic proficiency appropriate for entry‑level court reporting assignments
Certificate

Scoping

West Valley College
Certificate

Transcription and Office Support: Machine Writing

West Valley College
Certificate

Transcription and Office Support: Voice Writing

West Valley College
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