Professional Certificate in Court Reporting: Future-Ready Skills

• Fundamentals of Court Reporting: In this unit, students will learn the basics of court reporting, including the role of a court reporter, the different methods of recording testimony, and the ethical considerations that come with the job.
• Legal Terminology: This unit will cover the legal terminology that court reporters need to know in order to accurately transcribe court proceedings. Students will learn terms related to criminal and civil law, as well as legal procedures and courtroom protocol.
• Realtime Reporting: In this unit, students will learn how to provide realtime reporting, which is the process of transcribing court proceedings as they happen. Realtime reporting is a critical skill for court reporters, as it allows judges, attorneys, and other court personnel to review testimony immediately.
• Medical Terminology: This unit will cover medical terminology that court reporters may encounter in medical malpractice cases or other legal proceedings related to healthcare. Students will learn terms related to anatomy, physiology, and medical procedures.
• Technology for Court Reporting: This unit will cover the technology used in court reporting, including stenotype machines, computer-aided transcription software, and other tools that help court reporters do their jobs more efficiently. Students will also learn how to use video conferencing equipment and other technology that is becoming increasingly common in virtual court proceedings.
• Advanced Reporting Techniques: In this unit, students will learn advanced reporting techniques, such as how to handle complex legal terminology, how to manage multiple speakers at once, and how to use shorthand to increase their speed and accuracy.
• Transcript Preparation: This unit will cover the process of preparing and producing a transcript of court proceedings. Students will learn how to format transcripts, how to proofread and edit their work, and how to ensure that their transcripts are accurate and complete.
• Legal Research: In this unit, students will learn how to conduct legal research, which is a critical skill for court reporters who need to understand the legal context of the cases they are working on. Students will learn how to use legal research tools, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, and how to find and evaluate legal precedent.
• Professionalism and Eth