Recertification Process

AAERT may assist an individual holding an AAERT certification with tracking CEUs earned and sending notifications regarding recertification dates, but the individual is responsible for knowing and following the requirements to maintain their credential.

As a courtesy to individuals holding AAERT credentials, AAERT may publish on its website a list of courses and/or approved schools that individuals may use to acquire CEUs relevant to their credential. AAERT does not endorse any specific person, product, resource, or service as a means of preparing for or achieving certification. Individuals are encouraged to review the examination blueprint to identify creditable CEUs related to the Knowledge Domains and topics listed in the exam blueprint.

CER Exam Blueprint

CET Exam Blueprint

CDR Exam Blueprint

To recertify, certified members must submit 3.0 CEU credits (1 hour of instruction = 0.1 CEU) every three (3) years and pay the $100 Recertification Fee in their Member Dashboard before their designation expires. Please note that CEUs that meet the Exam Blueprint for ANY AAERT credentials can be applied to ALL of your AAERT credentials. See full Recertification Rules here. Any certified member who fails to recertify by the deadline assigned to their certification will lose their designation and will be removed from our certified member list.

Once a member earns a designation, AAERT requires the certified individual to recertify every three (3) years and keep their annual Professional level membership dues active and current to maintain earned certifications.

CEUs

UPLOADING CEUs: To upload CEUs for credit: 1) Log into the AAERT website; 2) Navigate to the bottom of your "Dashboard"; 3) Click on "Add Credit." 4) Select "Self Reported." NOTE: 1 hour of instruction = 0.1 CEU. Please allow 5 business days for review and approval.

• CEU Program Rules
• FAQ
• If you would like to receive PRE-APPROVAL of your course/activity/event, please use the AAERT Pre-Approval CEU Request Form

Ways to Earn CEUs

Here are some ways to earn CEUs. See Program Rules and FAQ to learn what is considered an approved CEU.

CEU can be earned by completing professional development activities including courses, conferences, webinars, etc. that are applicable to the credential's Exam Specifications “blueprint.” The blueprints govern the competency requirements for each credential and provide the outline of topics for the examinations as well as any continuing education topics. Certificants should base their choice of continuing education programs on the blueprint for their credential.

As a courtesy to certificants, AAERT may publish on its website a list of courses and/or approved schools for continuing education programs of which it is aware. AAERT does not endorse any specific person, product, resource, or service as a means of earning the CEUs that are required to maintain their credential. Candidates are encouraged to plan their own continuing education plan by reviewing the examination blueprint.

AAERT Involvement

• AAERT Conference Attendance: .10 CEU per hour
• Speak or Present at an AAERT or Industry Meeting: .25 CEU per session
• Actively holding an AAERT Committee position: .25 CEU per year

Margie Holds Court

This has offers for Recorded Online Webinars. Always be sure to purchase the webinar that offers you a certificate at the end showing your CEU for processing.

Universal Class

This site offers many CEUs that we will accept, and the prices are very reasonable. The key here is that you need to purchase the sessions that offer you a written CEU report (certificate) upon completion of the session. Example, Writing Basics 101 for $90 for 2.9 CEUs.

BlueLedge

BlueLedge is a legal classroom and a leader in online training for legal professionals. When you complete the course, make sure to keep the certificate at the end. The following courses are offered for CEU credit:

The Court Reporting Academy

The Court Reporting Academy was created with the philosophy of combining today’s best court reporting industry skills development practices with new skills required to master the industry’s emerging digital technologies.

• Digital Scoping: 3.5 CEUs - The Court Reporting Academy is an AAERT-approved online educational platform with a focus on teaching the latest technology for digital reporting and transcription.  The following course is designed to usher in the new process of producing final transcripts from an ASR, rough-draft generated transcript.

Diversified Consultations

Founded in 1995, Diversified Consultations is a training and support organization that focuses on the training and support needs of technology-driven individuals and organizations.

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CER / CDR / CET Emeritus Status

• CERs / CDRs / CETs reaching retirement age may apply to receive Emeritus Status. Emeritus Status will allow you to maintain a CER, CDR, and/or CET designation without reapplying for future recertification. To qualify, you must be at least 59 years of age, must have held an active CER, CDR, and/or CET designation, and have been a member in good standing for at least a continuous 6-year period.
• The member must submit an essay (200 - 400 words) describing how your certification designation has helped you in your professional life and why you believe it's important to maintain the designation(s).
• To apply for an Emeritus Status, you must complete the Recertification Application and mark off Applying for Emeritus Status. Send your completed application, along with payment of $150, your completed essay, and a copy of your driver’s license or government-issued ID card to AAERT.
• Upon approval of your Emeritus Status, a new CER, CDR, and/or CET certificate will be issued with no assigned expiration date.
• To maintain Emeritus Status once approved, you must remain a PROFESSIONAL MEMBER of AAERT in good standing.
• Emeritus Status - Due by Membership Expiration Date in your 3​ rd​ year: $150 one-time fee