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How long will the course take me to complete?
If you can put in 15-20 hours per week, you may be able to finish the course within about six months. How long it takes to finish depends heavily on your ability to digest and retain the material. As the most complete and thorough scoping course, we go into great depth in each section, and we teach a very thorough […]
Continue readingWill electronic recording make scopists obsolete?
For years, we’ve heard speculation that electronic recording will replace the court reporter and eliminate the need for scopists. Here’s my take on that: While electronic recording is said to be less expensive, someone will still need to be there to run the computer and be responsible for the production of an accurate transcript — […]
Continue readingWill the training I receive from ISS be adequate for me to pass a certification exam?
I (Linda) served on the NCRA Scopist Task Force and the Scopist Certification Subcommittee that wrote the first scopist certification exam. Unfortunately, after the exam was written, NCRA opted not to give it at that time.This groundbreaking committee’s first task was to define the skills and knowledge a scopist needs to possess, and they produced […]
Continue readingWhy do I need training to become a scopist?
Hate to break it to you, but there’s no faking being a scopist. There’s no good way to “wing it.” If you’re brand new to the court reporting world — even if you’re a trained editor or proofreader in some other field — you need to understand that scoping is completely different than traditional editing. You […]
Continue readingWhy is ISS the best scoping course?
Why is ISS the best scoping course? That’s easy!Internet Scoping School is the best scoping course because it’s all-inclusive.So what’s included in the cost of our training course?Reduced price on Case CATalyst software key. Includes a year service contract and Audiosync capability.FREE access to all updates or bonuses that we add in the future.A listing in our exclusive online student […]
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Why the Internet? And does my type of internet connection matter?
The Internet is a perfect venue for this type of course because it teaches computer skills from the beginning. You have to learn to access the Internet, download files, and use keyboarding skills in order to complete the course — these skills are invaluable as a scopist. The Internet gives students lifetime access to other experienced […]
Continue readingIs there any financial aid available?
There is currently no financial aid available through NCRA or ISS. We do offer 3-, 5-, 8- and 12-month payment plans which makes ISS the most financially accessible scoping course available. See our payment plans page for more details. If you qualify for rehab/retraining or Workforce Investment Act funding through your state, ISS is already a […]
Continue readingDoes ISS issue any sort of certificate of completion?
Yes. For students who complete all required segments of the course and pass all final exams including the course final, they will receive a Certificate of Completion. Reporters know ISS to be a leader in the scoping industry and will trust completion of this training as an indication of the professionalism and quality of a […]
Continue readingHow much does the course cost?
We recommend reading through our overview and enrollment page for a full explanation of the tuition cost, all available payment options, and what’s included/not included in the tuition.
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