Credentials for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
9 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
Associate of Science in Court Reporting
Generations 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
Associate's Degree
REALTIME REPORTING
Gadsden State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Realtime Reporting
Gadsden State Community College
AL
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