Live webinar - November 1 @ 12:00 Eastern - Sometimes, it can feel like a real juggling act to manage data in PDF format so that others cannot modify certain aspects you send to them while attempting to extract data into a modifiable format when data is sent to you. In this session, we will explore options available across different platforms such as Adobe Reader, Standard, Pro, and other non-Adobe products to understand what is in and out of our realm of control when sending and receiving PDF data. We will also explore key legal needs such as bates stamping, adding headers and footers, OCRing files, and adding bookmarks. We will further look at using the action wizard to create and execute recurring tasks. Even if you do not use Acrobat branded PDF software, these concepts will still be applicable in other platforms such as Kofax (formerly Nuance). Total CEU 0.1 Registrations expire 30 days after live event.

Learn how Microsoft Outlook can make your life more organized. In this training, you will learn how to customize your view in Outlook that works best for you, get organized with categories, flags, and folders, and create appointments, events, and meetings. Total CEU: .125 Product will expire 30 days from live event. This webinar will be recorded and available for those unable to attend live.

How does one go from student to taking down the record at the Alex Murdaugh trial? The Murdaugh murder trial gripped the nation this year and Mike Watkins had the best seat in the house as the court reporter taking down the record. Mike discusses the steps he took in his education and career to land him at the forefront of this gripping case. This is a webinar you won't want to miss! Total CEU 0.1

Join John Lacey Smith, an agent with TransAmerica and a court reporter’s spouse, as he shares how to use permanent cash value life insurance to fund a tax-free retirement fund. Most people believe that life insurance is something you can only use if you die. Learn how permanent life insurance can offer a Swiss Army knife of benefits that you don’t have to die to use. Total CEU 0.1 *This is a live webinar and will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Registrations expire 30 days after live event.

Captioning setups can be a little scary, so we're here to help! Amanda will go over what you need to be successful as a captioner at home and on-site. She will cover what hardware you need. Do you really need headphones? Yes! Amanda will also cover software for an office in your home and what you need to bring to on-site jobs to succeed. Join us to learn about captioning setups! Total CEU 0.1 *This is a live webinar and will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Registrations expire 30 days after live event.*

American Sign Language [ASL] is the third most commonly used language in the United States after English and Spanish. Since COVID, the demand for learning ASL via Zoom has skyrocketed. The knowledge of ASL can be utilized in most fields. This workshop will help you better understand ASL and the d/Deaf community as well as d/Deaf culture as it relates to court reporting, captioning, and CART. I am honored to speak with the members of the NCRA and to share a window into my life as a Deaf ASL instructor and individual. Total CEU 0.1

In this EMPOWERING webinar you will learn three levels of situational awareness as well as self defense strategies. Using best practices, you will develop your situational awareness and learn how to listen to that "gut feeling". Also you will learn what self defense is and is not and recognize when to use it. Total CEU 0.1 Registrations expire 30 days after registration

We invite you to participate in our upcoming session where we will explore practical applications and techniques for optimizing Excel in the workplace. We will explore templates for things like tracking expenses so that a clean new file can be generated for each new file. Formatting of data will be discussed including tips for printing versus onscreen usage, formatting stubborn data that won’t convert to a number, using the format painter, and conditional formatting. Various tools to effectively manage and clean up data will be reviewed including efficiently removing duplicate data, merging and splitting columns, using cross reference formulas between worksheets, advanced sort and filter options, paste special options and creating summary charts using pivot tables. Join us and discover the full potential of Excel in enhancing your productivity and efficiency.  Total CEU 0.1 Registrations expire 30 days after registration.

Hear the tips and tricks of surviving court reporting school from recent graduates and teachers. The new reporters will share their journey through court reporting school and reveal their favorite strategies that brought them success. Learn what worked and what didn’t work for our guest panelists as they look back upon their court reporting school experiences. Join us to acquire knowledge on how you can navigate your path to the successful completion of this amazing career. Free for NCRA Members - $10 for Non-members. Total CEU: 0.0

Learn how to use social media to build your personal and professional brand; create valuable content for the stenography industry, and increase your engagement with audiences who may be interested in court reporting as a career. Total CEU 0.1 *Registrations expire after 30 days.