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NCRA A to Z® Online Program

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Attend a FREE online NCRA A to Z® Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program

  • Take our free six-week online course to learn the basics of steno writing to discover if a career in captioning or court reporting is the right career for you.  
  • Learn more at DiscoverSteno.org.
  • Research NCRA-approved court reporting programs at NCRA.org/schools.

 

 

NCRA-hosted A to Z® Programs

Please contact atozprog@ncra.org with any questions regarding our programs.

 

 
  • May 8

    NCRA A to Z® (Live) : May 8 - June 12

    Registration opens April 3! This course is open for students with machine rentals, the iStenoPad App, or for those that are able to secure a machine through their own sources. Class will meet once a week on Zoom (Date and Time TBD). A recording of class will be made available for those who cannot attend. Course Instructor: TBD.
    Machine Rental or iPad App

  • June 5

    NCRA A to Z® (Asynchronous) : June 5 - July 10

    Registration opens May 5! This course is open for students with the iStenoPad App or for those that are able to secure a machine through their own sources. Machine rentals are not available through our vendors for this course. Class does not meet for live sessions; students complete the modules at their own pace. Course Instructor: Kelly Moranz, BS, CRI, CER.
    iPad App

  • Aug 9

    NCRA A to Z® (Live) : August 9 - September 13

    Registration opens July 10! This course is open for students with machine rentals, the iStenoPad App, or for those that are able to secure a machine through their own sources. Class will meet once a week on Zoom (Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm ET). A recording of class will be made available for those who cannot attend. Course Instructor: Eileen Beltz, CRI, CPE.
    Machine Rental  or iPad App

  • Aug 14

    NCRA A to Z® (Asynchronous) : August 14 - September 24

    Registration opens July 17! This course is open for students with the iStenoPad App or for those that are able to secure a machine through their own sources. Machine rentals are not available through our vendors for this course. Class does not meet for live sessions; students complete the modules at their own pace. Course Instructor: Dr. Jen Krueger, PhD, FAPR, RMR, CRI, CPE, CER.
    iPad App

  • Oct 30

    NCRA A to Z® (Asynchronous) : October 30 - December 10

    Registration opens September 29! This course is open for students with the iStenoPad App or for those that are able to secure a machine through their own sources. Machine rentals are not available through our vendors for this course. Class does not meet for live sessions; students complete the modules at their own pace. Course Instructor: Dr. Jen Krueger, PhD, FAPR, RMR, CRI, CPE, CER.
    iPad App

  • Nov 13

    NCRA A to Z® (Live) : November 13 - December 18

    Registration opens October 13! This course is open for students with machine rentals, the iStenoPad App, or for those that are able to secure a machine through their own sources. Class will meet once a week on Zoom (Date & Time, TBD). A recording of class will be made available for those who cannot attend. Course Instructor: Stacy Drohosky, FCRR, CRR, RPR, CRI, CSR.
    Machine Rental or iPad App

 

 

Member-hosted A to Z® Programs

Please contact the organizer directly with any questions.

March 21 - April 25, 2023

In-person: Kansas, OK
Program Leader: Cyndi Larimer
Contact organizer

April 1 - May 6, 2023

Online
Program Leaders: Cathy Penniston, RPR, CRI; Kensie Benoit; Judy Stewart; and Mike Rowell, RPR, CRR, CRC, RMR, RDR, NCSP
Contact organizer

April 12 - April 26, 2023

Online
Program Leaders: Eileen Beltz, CRI, CPE
Contact organizer

Career benefits

✓Lucrative Average salary of $60,000 with potential up to six figures
✓Job security Increased demand within next several years
✓Flexible Choose your own schedule and location
✓Rewarding Make an impact in the lives of others
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I'm grateful for everyone's time and I'm astounded by the generosity of time and resources given to us for a free course. I would probably still be trying to make a decision. This program gave me enough confidence to move forward.

Natasha Kellogg

 

The buzz about NCRA A to Z® Intro to Steno Machine Shorthand program

Free test drive...

I was apprehensive about court reporting. After taking NCRA A to Z all of my worries were gone and I knew that I was ready to begin school. The extra bonus was that it was a free “test drive” and if I didn’t like it, I did not have to commit or lose any money.

Sara Jacobson, Birmingham, AL

 

Overall, I think this is an amazing program and that it could totally drive the profession to an ultimate increase in reporters.

Alyssa Brummer, Elmhurst, IL

 

 

Hands-on training...

This program was an absolutely phenomenal way to get a solid preview of what writing on a steno machine looks and feels like, and provided great exposure to the varied avenues this fascinating career field can lead to! I cannot recommend this program highly enough to anyone interested, or simply curious, as I was, in getting a closer look at the world of steno!

Marisa Perez, Riverside, CA

 

This program has given me confidence that I can become a court reporter! The program was very well organized and allowed me to feel comfortable on the machine before starting school.

Camryn Dunne, Kingsley, IA

 

 

Experienced facilitators...

"Learning from people who have gone through the course and are employed in the field, giving you insight into life in and after school - that was a huge positive. Most of the teachers were enthusiastic, and knowing they volunteered their time was touching."

Marie Foreman, Edmonton, Canada

 

"The instructors were amazing and beyond helpful, both in and outside of class. Very patient and enthusiastic!"

Lisa Knab, Batavia, NY

 

 

 

 

Jonathan is a gamer. He took the NCRA A to Z program before starting at San Antonio Technical College.

 

 

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