Transcribing is a job that only someone with a highly specific set of skills can successfully perform. Some of the skills we can, and do, teach. But before enrolling, you must demonstrate expertise in each "prerequisite." Every one.
So, be honest with yourself—and with us.
Here you'll find the required skills and aptitudes. How do you measure up?
To be accepted for the course, a candidate must have:
If you decide to proceed, be aware that each candidate must complete an extensive online application. The application process includes detailed information about the job of a transcriber, what equipment is necessary, and offers an overview of the course syllabus and training schedule.
Finally, remember that those who currently provide traditional note taking services (by hand or on a computer) or who currently practice stenography or verbatim transcription are generally are not good candidates for TypeWell.
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Candidates for the TypeWell Basic Skills Course and the Refresher Course must complete a free online application that includes information about being a transcriber, describes what equipment is required, and explains the course and training schedule.
This application takes 30-40 minutes to complete and does not guarantee acceptance in the course.
Once your application is accepted, you may complete enrollment by paying the registration fee. You, another payer, or your designated sponsor—such as an advisor or service coordinator—may process the payment by credit card.
TypeWell sends both you and your sponsor automated information throughout the course about performance, test scores and successful completion.
Once you are enrolled, we will e-mail registration instructions, which include:
The waiting period for the course start date may be as short as a week or as long as three months. You will see a list of available course start dates during the application process.
Course materials will arrive by postal mail a day or two before your scheduled start date. They include a workbook and instructions for downloading, installing and activating the course software.
Although software installation is easy, you may need technical support. Arrange that well ahead of time so everything is functioning when the course begins.