For the past two years, in response to the continual requests and inquiries we receive about NCRA exam preparation, we have offered webinars covering the skills tests and how to pass them. This year we're expanding our series and will cover the Written Knowledge Tests for the RPR, RMR, CCP, and CBC as well as the Skills Tests for those same four certifications.

Not only that but we've added a distinguished panel of guest reporters: Adam Miller, RPR, CRI, CSR (DE), Freelance Court Reporter from Middletown, DE; Tami Smith, RPR, CPE, CSR (MI), Official Reporter from Lansing, MI; and Karen Yates, CRR, CCP, CBC, CART provider and captioner from Minden, NV. Each of these panelists will talk about career opportunities within their area of specialization, and will also address the importance of certifications, giving you their tips and advice for passing the tests.

It seems that everyone hates wires! Our recent webinar covering Wireless Realtime Transcription received many favorable comments, along with lots of requests to present another on the topic of realtime connections for steno machines. So, by popular demand, our next webinar will cover all the ways to hook up your steno machine for realtime.

Not all of those ways are wireless. Just as you can connect your realtime clients wirelessly or with cables, you can connect your writer either way, too. There are several choices and choosing the right one for you and your writer is essential. Another important aspect is making sure you're backed up. If one type of connection fails, how can you easily and quickly switch to another?

Michael and Scott will begin with an overview, explaining your alternatives, both wired and wireless. Since everyone wants to go wireless, they'll cover those options first, and work through hardware, software, and Windows considerations.

We all hate wires. They're cumbersome and can be confusing as well. So, it's not surprising that reporters want to go wireless when they connect their computers to their steno machines or when they hook up to their clients' computers. This can be a challenging and very expensive process involving multiple types of wireless devices, specialized and expensive viewing software, as well as one which can require a level of technical expertise most reporters don't possess.

Do you write realtime now? Do you connect with your writer only or do you connect both your writer and your clients? If so, or if you're simply interested in finding out more about it, this is a webinar you should plan to attend. You'll learn a lot and you can earn CEU points, too. Keith Vincent is going to walk you through everything you'll need to know to use the StenoCast devices and to use Bridge. This webinar will provide you with lots and lots of useful information, information that will help you improve your realtime services for your clients and which can help you earn more as a realtime provider.