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Kathryn Sweeney  

“Earning this distinguished credential is certainly a highlight in my career as a stenographer. Being among the elite in this profession is an absolute honor. Maintaining my membership in NCRA for the past three decades is what has led me to achieve this new designation.” Kathryn Sweeney, FAPR, RDR, CRR, Bedford, N.H.

 

 

NCRA Certifications

 

Stand out with NCRA's certifications!

 

Registered Skilled Reporter (RSR)

NCRA's designation that will recognize those stenographic professionals who are looking to validate their beginning level of competency. MORE

Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)

NCRA’s foundational certification designed for entry-level freelance and official reporters, students, those looking for a salary increase, and those in need of a license requirement. MORE

The Registered Merit Reporter (RMR)

NCRA’s next-level skills certification designed for mid-career court reporters, those looking for the next level of networking, and those looking for a potential salary increase. MORE

Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR)

NCRA’s highest degree of certification designed for elite reporters desiring to join an exclusive club of reporting excellence. MORE

Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR)

NCRA’s realtime proficiency certification designed for those who want to demonstrate realtime competency, those looking for an additional salary increase, and reporters who wish to market themselves better as realtime reporters. MORE

Certified Realtime Captioner (CRC)

NCRA's foundational certification designed for entry-level captioners who would like to begin working in the broadcast or CART captioning fields. MORE

Certified Reporting Instructor (CRI)

This program for teachers of court reporting encourages excellence in the educational programs that prepare tomorrow’s court reporters. MORE

Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS)

This certification is designed for legal videographers to showcase proficiency in video deposition practices. MORE

 

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