NCRA Credentials: Setting the Standard

Why Should You Use NCRA Certified Professionals?

NCRA Certified professionals have empirically demonstrated their professional skills by meeting high minimum standards of competency in the field of court reporting.
Additionally, NCRA certified members maintain their certification(s) through a comprehensive continuing education program to ensure the highest level of professionalism is consistently met.

NCRA's Continuing Education Program is nationally recognized and accredited by the American Council on Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) .

NCRA's Credentialing Programs

The RPR Certification

Advanced Certifications

Related Educational Programs

NCRA’s entry level certification, Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), requires candidates to pass a rigorous four-leg examination that includes a speed & accuracy skills examination as well as a written knowledge test (WKT).

Learn More about the RPR Exam

NCRA also offers several advanced reporting exams, including the Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) are available to improve the skills of our members.

To learn more about our advanced certifications, please visit the Certification Web site.

NCRA offers related professional programs, certifications, and credentials to enrich NCRA members with diverse educational opportunities and experiences:

To find a credentialed professional near you, please visit NCRA's Professional Services Locator.

How NCRA Members Maintain Their Certification

NCRA Credentialing Standards

An Ongoing Commitment: Members who have earned their certification are required to earn 3.0 continuing education units (30 hours) every three years to ensure that a consistent level of proficiency, technological advancement, and professionalism is maintained. NCRA equips members with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a world of ever-changing information and technology. Please visit the NCRA Continuing Education Site for more information on how reporters maintain their credentials.

NCRA’s certifications are developed, independently validated, and maintained on an ongoing basis through a nationally-recognized certification entity, Professional Education Services (PES). In addition, NCRA strives to meet the highest credentialing standards, as established by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). NCRA is a proud member of the Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE), which advances credentialing through education, standards, research, and advocacy to ensure competence across professions and occupations.

For information about the NCRA Certification Program, please call 1-800-272-6272 or visit the Certification Web site.