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The American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) provides education and certification for professionals engaged in digital reporting, transcribing, and associated roles. AAERT offers networking opportunities for its members and promotes public awareness about the value of digital reporting.
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The AAERT certifications are recognized as the leading certification for many courts and businesses throughout the United States. These certifications are growing in popularity in Canada and throughout the world due to the many years of professional development of our Best Practices Guide and proficient testing.
Receiving and holding an AAERT certification designation demonstrates a continuous dedication and knowledge of the digital court reporting and transcription profession. Completing the AAERT certification process represents proof of your professionalism and an understanding of your trade.
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Industry Report Shows Growing Need for More Court Reporters and Rise of Digital Reporting as a Scalable Solution
Industry advocates call for expanding methods of capture to solve crisis in legal systems across US New York, April 10, 2025 – The American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) today released findings of the 2025 Court Reporting Industry Trends Report, highlighting new research that reveals a critical need nationwide for more court reporters and the growing role of digital court reporting as a reliable solution to ensure accurate and timely legal transcripts and maintain access to justice for all litigants. For over a decade, courtrooms and legal proceedings have faced a mounting workforce crisis foretold by industry experts. The 2025 Court Reporting Industry Trends Report shows that number has declined by 21 percent over the last decade, with just 23,000 stenographers remaining. Further declines are expected due to continued retirements and fewer recruits entering the profession. In fact,…
Why Attending an AAERT Conference Can be a Game-Changer for Your Business
By Ilene Watson, CET, CER, CDR, Chair AAERT Professional Development Committee If there’s one piece of advice I could offer to anyone looking to grow their business, it would be to attend industry conferences. These events are so much more than an excuse to get away for a few days. They are an opportunity to connect, learn, and expand your horizons in amazing ways. One of the most valuable aspects of attending conferences is the chance to meet people face-to-face. There is a certain magic in connecting with people who share your interests and challenges. Over the years, I’ve met colleagues, mentors, clients, and employees at conferences. These relationships didn’t just help my business grow. They gave me new perspectives and ideas that I hadn’t considered before. For example, at one conference, I struck up a conversation with someone during a coffee break.…
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