First things first. These court reporting programs are not going to work (or not fully work) unless you stick to them. And why wouldn't you? You have a lot at stake - don't be your own worst enemy.
Second, the entire program is on CD and DVD (4-voice). You will have a daily folder with each day's lessons, dictations and study material. SpeedBuilders.com is the supplier of our dictation, so you know you're getting quality!
We offer 2 CSR Prep Programs - a 3 and a 5-week. Both include mp3 dictation, finger drills, names and numbers, medical, vocabulary, typing schedules, mock tests for typing, some hard copy and a very precise practice routine. Which program is best for you will depend on how much time you have before your exam and how soon you like to prepare. The 3-week program is more intense and it's going to take a bit more effort on your part to get you where you need to be. The 5-week program is a bit more forgiving. You'll get all the tools you need, but it will be at a more gradual pace. If you have 5 weeks to prepare, for value and comfort, I would go for that. You can compare the 2 stenograhy programs below.
Structure, structure, structure! We won't just be sending you all the tools without telling you how to use them. Every weekday you will receive specific instructions on what you are to do that day, with all of the materials you'll need to get the most out of your time. All your information will be clearly organized for you in daily folders on your CD and DVDs.
This is not a school-replacement program! If you are currently enrolled in school, continue to attend! Diversity is good. If you are not currently attending school, you really need to stick with our schedule to get yourself in tiptop shape!
3-Week Program |
5-Week Program |
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CSR Prep Program - Complete |
Not Available |
$279.95 |
CSR Prep Program - No Academics |
$139.95 |
$229.95 |
Dedicated Weekly Hours - The number of hours per week you need to dedicate to this program to get the most out of it. |
15 - This time will be divided between writing, note reading, typing and vocabulary. No machine practice on Sundays. |
13 - This time will be divided between writing, note reading, typing and vocabulary. No machine practice on Sundays. |
4-Voice Dictation - This will come on DVD with live speakers and also Animation Dictation. |
You will receive almost 3 hours of dictation material over the course of 3 weeks. |
You will receive almost 5 hours of dictation material over the course of 3 weeks. |
Mp3 Dictation - 2-voice, literary, medical and spelling dictation for both writing and transcription. |
You will receive almost 6 hours of dictation material over the course of 3 weeks. |
You will receive almost 10 hours of dictation material over the course of 5 weeks. |
Hard Copy - A portion of your dictation will be sent to you in a Word document as well as mp3. |
Portions of your dictation will be sent to you in hard copy as well as mp3. |
Portions of your dictation will be sent to you in hard copy as well as mp3. |
Finger Drills - Different ones for each day of the week in a Word document. |
You will receive enough to do 10 minutes of new warm up each practice session. |
You will receive enough to do 10 minutes of new warm up each practice session. |
Schedule - Broken down so you can get the most out of your time. |
A daily breakdown of what to practice, how to practice, and for how long. |
A daily breakdown of what to practice, how to practice, and for how long. |
Vocabulary - New words 3 times a week (medical included), delivered in a Word document. |
Our extensive vocabulary list will be covered in your 3 weeks. |
Our extensive vocabulary list will be covered in your 5 weeks. |
Academics - Basic English and medical academics to give you a solid foundation. |
A comprehensive overview of what you need to know. |
A comprehensive overview of what you need to know. |
Mock Test Grading - A time to test yourself under some pressure. |
We'll grade your mock tests for you. |
We'll grade your mock tests for you. |