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Most schools split attention between steno and voice writing. We don’t.
Momentum’s entire curriculum is engineered around one goal, which is to help new learners become licensed voice-writing reporters, fast. Because every lesson, drill, and coaching session aims at that single target, you progress quickly and avoid the detours that drag out traditional programs.
Quick Overview
- Duration: 12 weeks, move at your own pace
- Format: 100% online lessons plus live coaching and mentoring sessions
- Focus: Voice writing only
- Standards: Aligned with NVRA guidelines (the exam itself is taken through NVRA or your state board)
- Faculty: Working court reporters with 20 years of combined experience, including past service on the NVRA board
- Outcome: MCRA completion certificate and the skills you need to pass your licensing exam
Your Eight-Week Learning Journey
You’ll move through nine themed learning blocks where each builds directly toward the skills the NVRA measures on its licensing test.
Orientation & Tech Setup
To map out your weekly study plan.
Grammar & Punctuation
To master courtroom-level accuracy for speaker IDs, exhibits, and verbatim text.
Speed & Accuracy Drills
To climb toward licensing speeds while tracking error rates.
Transcript Production
To convert raw dictation into a transcript that meets NVRA formatting rules.
Court & Deposition Procedures
To learn the witness-swear-in, exhibit marking, and objection workflow.
Ethics
To cover confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and when you must read back the record.
Legal & Medical Terminology
To gain fluency in the vocabulary you’ll hear every day on the job.
Comprehensive Exam Prep
To take timed mock tests plus targeted feedback until you hit passing numbers.
Everything is online. Watch recorded lessons whenever they fit your schedule, then join live coaching or small-group labs for hands-on feedback.
Who Teaches You
Our instructors are seasoned court reporters with 20 years of combined experience and past service on the board of the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA). They teamed up with professional educators to design a program that delivers skills quickly and makes sure you feel confident on day one of your new career.
Is This Program Right for You?
If you’re a career-changer, a parent who needs flexible hours, a military spouse, or anyone who’d rather speak than type, voice writing is a fast path into a portable, in-demand profession.
You should be ready to dedicate focused hours every week and have a quiet workspace, as well as a reliable computer and internet connection.
Wondering if this career fits your life? Explore our enrollment options.
