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CER  TWO DAY TRAINING
with self-paced practice material 

Note:  This is mandatory training for those individuals

seeking CER certification.

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This registration is open to those individuals seeking certification for CER.  Also, you may take this course as a refresher.  The class is based on a minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 20 students.

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CER  & CEO Refresher Workshop 

Note:  This workshop is not mandatory by SCAO.  This is intended as a supplemental for CERs and CEOs prior to exams and also provides a classroom setting/hands-on experience. You may register for any of the above dates for the refresher. This is combined with the above dates.
 

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Examination

 

Please register for your exam with Trial Court Services if you plan on attending the workshop.  

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Due to the exam registration procedures, MECRA will need to give priority to those taking the next exam.

 

It is recommended to register for the workshop that allows you ample time to study prior to the exam.

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Pricing: 

$75.00 per day or $150.00 for the two-day session.

Repeat students - $75.00 for each day session.

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If you are taking the course for CEO or CER and would like access to the study tools on the MECRA website, there is a $75.00 access fee.  Email mecracorrespondence@gmail.com
for access.

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CER LIVE TRAINING

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Summary of course study:

- Complete review of Court Reporter Manual

- Logging
- Transcript Format

- Typing speed exercises

- Mock typing lab to produce a transcript

- Grammar/Punctuation
- Review of how people "really" speak

- Legal, Medical and Latin terminology

- Word Processing Software Shortcuts

- Training on performing duties as a clerk and court recorder

- Review of courtroom equipment and technology

 

CER/CEO REFRESHER TRAINING

Summary of course study:

- Complete review of Court Reporter Manual

- Logging
- Transcript Format

- Typing speed exercises

 - Grammar/Punctuation
- Review of how people "really" speak

- Legal, Medical and Latin terminology

- Word Processing Software Shortcuts

- Training on performing duties as a clerk and court recorder

- Review of courtroom equipment and technology


Participants will begin course work before and after the two-day workshop.

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NOTE ON FEES: 

$150.00 if paid by check or money order

$160.00 if paid by credit card

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Once you have passed your exam...

 

Check out the Continuing Education and Enrichment page on the MECRA website.  If you are a freelance firm, follow the updates on the Freelance Services portion of our website.

 

PAYMENT PROCESS

 

 

Please pay via credit card with the link located at the top right of this page.   This will automatically register you for the course and a receipt will be issued via your email.  Our Course Registrar will contact within 72 hours with additional instructions and information.  

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Confirmed registration is based on the order that the payments are received. 

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Payment must be in full to be confirmed and priority is set based on when your exam is scheduled.  Refunds are honor with a written two-week notice via email to mecracorrespondence@gmail.com.

 

Visit the  MECRA website for your paid confirmation at www.mecra.info.

 

Also, be sure to visit the website for any updates.

 

Thank you!

MECRA

 

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