About the course

Captioners and court reporters are highly skilled professionals who can capture speech at speeds of 225 words per minute (wpm) and higher. Using an electronic shorthand machine and sophisticated computer technology, reporters translate a conversation virtually simultaneously to the printed word.

　　Being a captioner or court reporter is a profession like no other. It is exciting to meet the challenges when no 2 days are alike and when you learn new and fascinating information every day.

　　NAIT offers the only captioning and court reporting program in western Canada to be approved by the National Court Reporters Association - a 35,000 member organization based in the United States. Consequently, the program is well-regarded and graduates obtain employment not only across Canada and the United States, but around the world

　　In the Captioning and Court Reporting program, you will learn how to write machine shorthand at 225 words per minute (or faster).

　　You can expect to learn and develop: the ability to write machine shorthand verbatim at 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy

　　proficiency with computer-aided transcription software, comprehensive English skills, an extensive understanding of criminal and civil law

　　interpersonal and leadership skills

　　Graduates are in strong demand and are compensated well. Captioning and court reporting has had an extremely high graduate placement rate since program inception. Thanks to the increased demand for captioning in digital media, these rates are expected to increase. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: CA$21,978

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Edmonton
Fall (September), 2024	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2025	Edmonton
Spring (May), 2025	Edmonton
Fall (September), 2025	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2026	Edmonton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

65% in English 30-1 or English 30-2

　　One of: Grade 12 Social Studies or Legal Studies or Post-Secondary Sociology or Post- secondary Psychology or work experience that demonstrates an understanding of social systems.

　　Academic requirements, including high school courses, diplomas, and minimum grades, are specific to each program offered at NAIT. As such, it's best to read through the requirements listed on each program's page to understand what's required for entry into a program. Official transcripts showing previous academic studies in English must be submitted along with your application. IELTS (Academic Format)

　　with minimum band scores for each component

　　IELTS (Academic Format)

　　with minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no band less than 5.0

　　TOEFL IBT (Internet Based)

　　Minimum total score of 80 with no individual component below 20

　　TOEFL Paper Based

　　Minimum Score of 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

Reviews and rankings

What our students think

We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.