Become a Court Reporter in California — Start With Voice Writing
Want to become a court reporter without starting on a steno machine? Voice writing may be the path to explore first.
Voice writing uses your voice, a covered stenomask, Dragon, and CAT software as part of a trained court reporting workflow. Learn about College of Court Reporting’s Voice Writing Certificate Program.
These links take you to
CCR’s official website.
CCR—not Martel—controls admissions, enrollment,
tuition, program requirements, and start-date availability.
No steno machine to start
Voice writing uses a covered mask instead of starting
on a stenograph machine.
Online CCR program path
CCR lists a Voice Writing Certificate Program with
3 semesters, 45 weeks, and 37 credit hours.
California recognizes voice writers
California allows voice writers to be licensed when
they meet applicable requirements.
Important:
Martel Electronics prepared this informational guide for
students researching court reporter school and voice-writing
training. College of Court Reporting controls admissions,
tuition, enrollment, financial aid, course and start-date
availability, graduation, certification, transfer-credit
decisions, and program requirements. A listed start date is
not a guarantee of admission or availability. Verify all
current details directly with CCR before applying or enrolling.