Hackers hate this seminar—because it exposes their favorite tricks. From phishing emails to deepfakes and insecure Wi-Fi, you’ll learn how to spot threats before they strike. This session will also explore how artificial intelligence is changing the court reporting industry, what you need to watch out for, and how to protect your professional future in a digital-first world. Total CEU 0.1.

Do you boldly navigate your career? Are you curious how CART and Closed Captioners navigate realtime outputs, including troubleshooting and multiple concurrent output feeds to different programs? Are you familiar and comfortable utilizing all the goodies your CAT Software has to support beautiful realtime, such as phonetic tables, macros, one-word delay settings, stitching commands, mistran suggestion settings, and more? Are you utilizing non-CAT tools such as scheduling portals, verified open-source materials, secured cloud storage, and social media to support your brand? Join Thomas Herman, CART Captioner and Star Trek fan, as he uses a dual timeline of the pop culture phenomenon Star Trek (STEM professionals often cite Star Trek, including NASA!) and stenographic captioners' impact on technology through the years. It is time to remind stenographers of the where we’ve been and where we’re going; the technology we’ve used and outlived and the ethical concerns of current technology. Why use Star Trek to frame a CART career and all the realtime tricks that will be shared with attendees, you may ask. Whether you’re a fan (Trekker) or not, whether you’re interested in CART or not, Star Trek framed a future where varied people from all walks of life worked together for the common good. Despite fantastic technology, they always showed a human at the helm, including Court Reporters at proceedings. Total CEU 0.1.

This webinar is designed for court reporters who want a reliable, easy-to-use system—no new apps, no extra software, just the tools you already have working together more intelligently. ​Keeping track of transcript deadlines, job details, mileage, and paperwork can get overwhelming fast—especially when everything lives in different places. This webinar will show how to use **Google Calendar as the central hub** for managing your entire workflow, from scheduling jobs to sending invoices. Using familiar Google tools like Gmail, Drive, Tasks, Keep, Docs, and Sheets, attendees will learn how to connect everything in one place so nothing falls through the cracks. CEU .125

Is your e-mail a “beast”? Does it take up too much time, cause distraction, and actually get in the way of productivity, vs. helping with productivity? Without a system for “controlling the beast”, professionals spend much of their work (and personal) time spinning wheels and feeling highly unsatisfied. Speaker Randy Dean, MBA, author of the Amazon bestseller, Taming the Email Beast, will share strategies for effective e-mail management, organization, and prioritization (featuring live and newly updated demos in popular programs like Outlook and Gmail) that have helped thousands of business professionals regain control and sanity with their e-mail activities. Enhance your efficiency today and walk away with immediately usable tips and techniques! This webinar will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Total CEU 0.1.

Practice fast. Practice slow. Finger drills? Everyone seems to have a different idea of how to make progress with speed building. Who is right? Find what works for you. Join our new professionals and high-speed students panel for a look at some of the popular advice for speedbuilding practice and how to incorporate it into your daily routine. Free for NCRA Members - $10 for Non-members. Total CEU: 0.0

Dive into the captivating history of American shorthand machines, from Bartholomew's Stenograph to Stenograph's pre-computer models. We'll explore innovations that fueled the rise of shorthand machines, look at some fascinating alternative keyboard layouts, and gain a deeper appreciation for the foundation our modern machines are built upon. Total CEU 0.125.

NCRA President, Executive Director, and Chair of the Nominating Committee discuss serving on the NCRA Board of Directors. This webinar will cover who is eligible, how directors are selected, and the duties and responsibilities of the board members. Total CEU: 0.0

You are your internet's keeper! Ban buffering and stay connected with tips, tools, and techniques to improve and reinforce your internet connection for remote proceedings—no matter where you are. Registrations expire 30 days from purchase. Total CEU 0.10.

With so much consolidation happening in our industry, now is a great time to start your own business. Whether you are a solo practitioner looking to take on your own clients, a small firm looking to expand, or a large firm looking for additional perspectives from your colleagues, our panelists will discuss the essentials of what you need from the start and how to address the growing pains you’ll encounter along the way. Join us for this informative and encouraging seminar to help you with tips, best practices, and what you need to get started ​along the path to success. This webinar was recorded live at NCRA's 2024 Annual Conference. Total CEU 0.1.

Come learn ways to protect your personal information, use software to your advantage, and how to make wise IT decisions. Different technological scenarios will be presented and advice will be given for each scenario on how to best protect your electronic information. Also, the presenters from NCRA's Technology Committee will display what technology they use on a regular basis to identify threats and increase their cyber security. This webinar was recorded live at NCRA's 2024 Annual Conference. Total CEU 0.1.