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Online Certificate Programs in Court Reporting


Court reporters provide an essential function in a courtroom or legal proceeding. They record verbatim, what each person says during the proceeding. According to the Florida Court Reporter Association, court reporters offer the best, most accurate, most efficient and most widely available method for reliably and instantly capturing and integrating the spoken word into a comprehensive and accurate information base; this is achieved through strong court reporter training.


Court reporter training includes stenography, voice writing or transcribing. Court reporter certification varies from state to state, as do certification programs. While many court reporters do work in courtrooms, many court reporters actually work outside the courtroom.

As a court reporter, you may work freelance, for lawyers who need transcripts of depositions and other people who need an exact record of an event. Court reporter training also prepares you to work in closed-captioning for the hearing impaired, providing real time transcription of news broadcasts and other television programs.


Post University
Post University

Getting your Online degree does not have to be impersonal. At Post University Online, you will engage in meaningful career-oriented programs with like-minded students and receive personal attention from our dedicated faculty within a caring and supportive learning environment. Earn your bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate in one of the many programs offered by Post University entirely online.



  • Paralegal Studies
  • A.S. in Legal Studies
Stratford Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Medical Transcriptionist
Ashworth College
Ashworth College Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.

  • Medical Transcription
  • Associate of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies
  • Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice
Everest University Online
Everest University Online Expand your career horizons with an online degree from Everest University Online. Balance work and family while you study for your Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.

  • Paralegal (Associate's)
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
Keiser University
Keiser University Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

  • Paralegal Studies, AA (Online)
  • Criminal Justice, AA (Online)
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.

  • A.A. in Criminal Justice
Virginia College
Virginia College Virginia College continues the tradition of giving lives new direction, fulfilling our mission statement to students wherever they live and offering the chance to pursue a degree while maintaining commitments to work and family.

  • AS - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan University
Kaplan University Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.

  • AAS in Paralegal Studies
  • AAS in Criminal Justice
  • AAS in Medical Transcription
South University Online
South University Online Designed with the needs of working adult students in mind, South University, Online Programs is built on the same curriculum offered at South University's campus locations. As a student at South University, Online Programs you will receive the same degree, quality instruction, variety of learning options and level of service found at the campus locations.

  • Paralegal Studies (partially online) (AS)
American InterContinental University Online
American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University Online's flexible curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient. Earn your degree at an accelerated pace from an accredited school that is respected by employers.

  • Associate's (AABA) - Criminal Justice Administration