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Celebrate Certification Month

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May is Celebrate Certification Month

Celebrate Certification Month is  an annual  campaign held every May, and is a way for NCRA members to show pride in the certifications they have earned, are working to earn, or are intending to earn. It is also designed to help encourage those who haven’t considered earning one of NCRA's nationally recognized certifications to rethink their decisions.

 

#NCRAcertified

President-Elect Cathy Penniston
My RPR and CRI certifications not only validate my skills and knowledge to my clients and students, but they raise my credibility and provide me with a competitive edge in the profession. NCRA certifications are an honor to earn and signify that the holder is committed to being an expert in their specialized fields.

President-Elect Cathy Penniston, RPR, CRI, Waukee, Iowa

Share resources and celebrate

Share the following resources with your clients, with others interested in the career, or just to showcase your pride in the profession.

Members and states may use these free resources and templates to showcase their professional certifications. The templates can be used to broadcast Celebrate Certification Month and announce current and new certifications to local media outlets, which members can distribute themselves, or send to NCRA at PR@ncra.org for distribution on their behalf.

Sample download materials

Select from the "Download" sections below to view and download materials.

Photo op signs

Sample sign_Special Skills

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Download signs
  • Photo op sign_goal
    PDF, 15.94 MB
  • Photo op sign_i did it_fillable
    PDF, 604.50 KB
  • Photo op sign_proud
    PDF, 646.75 KB
  • Photo op sign_proud_fillable
    PDF, 647.36 KB
  • Photo op sign_Special skills
    PDF, 120.48 KB

 

Social media & email

Sample social media - Proud_v2

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Download graphics
  • Social media graphic_Recognizing-Certified-Members
    PNG, 1.29 MB
  • Social media graphic_ThankYou-NCRA-Certified-Family
    PNG, 233.26 KB
  • Social media graphic_Success
    PNG, 1.39 MB
  • Social media graphic_Your-Success
    PNG, 832.93 KB
  • Social media graphic_Help me celebrate
    PNG, 923.25 KB
  • Social media graphic_Proud to be certified_v1
    PNG, 271.30 KB
  • Social media graphic_Proud to be certified_v2
    PNG, 755.82 KB
  • Social media graphic_I am Certified_Are you
    PNG, 1.21 MB
  • Email signature_NCRA certified
    PNG, 16.04 KB
  • Email signature_ I am proud
    PNG, 27.93 KB
  • Email signature_Celebrate my success
    PNG, 32.42 KB
Zoom graphics

Sample Zoom background image

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Download graphics
  • Certification month _Zoom background_v1
    PNG, 381.17 KB
  • Certification month_Zoom background_Certified_v2
    PNG, 414.77 KB
Professional cards

Sample Occupational card

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Download cards
  • Certification cards_RPR_(back)
    PDF, 16.08 KB
  • Certification cards_RSR_(back)
    PDF, 15.26 KB
  • Certification cards_RSR (customizable)_(front)
    PDF, 517.14 KB
  • Certification cards_RMR (customizable)_(front)
    PDF, 420.05 KB
  • Business cards_1 (back)
    PDF, 17.62 KB
  • Certification cards_RMR_(back)
    PDF, 324.43 KB
  • Certification cards_RDR (customizable)_(front)
    PDF, 425.26 KB
  • Certification cards_RDR_(back)
    PDF, 231.88 KB
  • Certification cards_CRR (customizable)_(front)
    PDF, 428.55 KB
  • Certification cards_CRR_(back)
    PDF, 324.28 KB
  • Certification cards_CRC (customizable)_(front)
    PDF, 1.09 MB
  • Certification cards_CRC_(back)
    PDF, 324.45 KB
  • Certification card_CRI (customizable)_(front)
    PDF, 99.74 KB
  • Certification card_CRI_(customizable)_(back)
    PDF, 23.53 KB
  • Certification cards_RPR (customizable)_(front)
    PDF, 416.09 KB
  • Business cards_1 (front)
    PDF, 520.95 KB
  • Certification cards_CLVS (customizable)_(front)
    PDF, 439.77 KB
  • Certification cards_CLVS_(back)
    PDF, 328.72 KB
  • Occupational cards_CART_(front)
    PDF, 325.05 KB
  • Occupational cards_CART_(back)
    PDF, 24.06 KB
  • Occupational cards_CART (customizable)_(back)
    PDF, 17.83 KB
  • Occupational cards_Freelance reporter_(front)
    PDF, 325.27 KB
  • Occupational cards_Freelance reporter_(back)
    PDF, 24.06 KB
  • Occupational cards_Freelance reporter (customizable)_(back)
    PDF, 21.53 KB
  • Occupational cards_Legal videographer_(front)
    PDF, 324.96 KB
  • Occupational cards_Legal videographer_(back)
    PDF, 22.30 KB
  • Occupational cards_Legal videographer (customizable)_(back)
    PDF, 17.84 KB
  • Occupational cards_Official court reporter_(front)
    PDF, 324.85 KB
  • Occupational cards_Official court reporter_(back)
    PDF, 21.98 KB
  • Occupational cards_Official court reporter (customizable)_(back)
    PDF, 17.40 KB
  • Occupational cards_Legislative court reporter_(front)
    PDF, 325.32 KB
  • Occupational cards_Legislative court reporter_(back)
    PDF, 23.67 KB
  • Occupational cards_Legislative court reporters (customizable)_(back)
    PDF, 17.93 KB

 

 

Certifications Rewards HL

Media resources and templates

  • Celebrate Certification Month national press release
  • Press release: Why choose a certified court reporter, captioner, or legal videographer?
  • Celebrate Certification Month state press release template
  • Certification and Certificates press release templates
  • Press release and photo instructions
  • Celebrate Certification Month social media resources

Flyers and other materials

  • Looking for a new career flyer
  • Love Steno flyer
  • NCRA Certification handout
  • Work life balance flyer
  • CART flyer
  • NCRA Code of Ethics
  • CART Code of Ethics
  • NCRA Professional Certifications handout (PDF)

JCR articles

TheJCR.com articles
  • Unlocking Your Benefits: Elevate your career with NCRA certifications
  • NCRA launches new dual registration and pathways testing platform
  • Earn CEUs while you learn in the NCRA Learning Center
  • A quick guide to CEUs and PDCs
  • It's never too late to earn that certification
  • What you need to know before you take the WKT
  • Developing effective practice sessions
  • Practicing with friends on Zoom
The JCR Online Digital Magazine (Member-only access)
  • CERTIFICATION: Getting the basics down: Skills test edition
  • CEU CORNER: Hunting for homonyms
  • Testing tips, part 2
  • Keys to success with NCRA’s Online Skills Testing
  • Why practice
  • Practice vs. Preparation (part 1)
  • Practice vs. Preparation (part 2)

Helpful NCRA quick links

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Let your expertise shine!

Nick Reed

“I’ve worked in video production for years, but when I branched into legal video, I realized it requires a unique set of skills. Becoming certified as a Legal Video Specialist was the best way to master the rules, procedures, and professionalism that legal work demands so I can deliver the same high-quality service I’ve built my career on. ” Nick Reed, CLVS, Altoona, Iowa

Mahlia Kendrick

“Earning this certification means to me that I have proven my abilities as a court reporter and attorneys can trust me to produce an accurate record.” Mahlia Kendrick, RPR, Santa Fe, N.M.

Alan Dubin

“I am honored to have earned the Certified Legal Video Specialist certification. This achievement marks an exciting new chapter in my career as I pivot into legal videography, building on my years of experience in post-production and forensic analysis. ” Alan Dubin, CLVS, Weehawken, N.J.

Recognizing our newest certificants.

Check out NCRA's newly certified members

 
 
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Celebrate your pride in your certification all year long. Visit the NCRA Merchandise Shop and customize your favorite items today!

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