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Maine-ly Transcription's
General Transcription Course
COMING SOON:
We will be beta testing the use of audio/video conferencing and online presentations to supplement this course. If all works out, we expect to offer this beginning in 2012.
Welcome to MT's General Transcription Training Course!
Please read below for information our our course.
For more detailed information on content and cost, please click here to download the course contract.
***SEE IMPORTANT NOTES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE***
During this at-home, eight-week* course, you will learn the basics of general transcription, which can include, but is not limited to, transcription of: one-on-one interviews, focus groups, corporate meetings, radio talk shows, and much more. You will learn several different styles of transcription, as well as learning to transcribe accented speakers.
*While this is intended to be an eight-week course, you may choose to go at your own pace. You may choose to take longer than eight weeks to complete your class, if needed, or less than eight weeks.
Included with this course:
Efficient use* of Microsoft Word: Formatting documents, creating templates, use of AutoCorrect, use shortcut/hot keys, find and replace, use of spell check,
expanding your Microsoft Word dictionary, etc. *You must already have working knowledge!
Acronyms and abbreviations.
You will learn to transcribe from video files and audio files.
Using the internet to research terms, spelling, names, etc.
Learn hand, eye, and auditory coordination.
You will learn the differences between clean-read transcripts, strict verbatim,
and a combination of the two.
You will transcribe and edit eight hours of audio/video in several different formats.
All transcripts will be sent back to you corrected, with the "track changes" feature turned on in Word, so you'll be able to see what has been corrected/changed and why.
Correct use of grammar and punctuation.
Appropriate client/employer confidentiality.
The importance of time management, meeting deadlines, and open communication.
Ergonomics and products to help prevent repetitive motion injury.
Résumé and cover letter writing in the last week of your course.
Tips on building your own website and getting set up to digitally transfer files.
Letter of Completion and Letter of Recommendation.
Depending on whether there is available and appropriate work at the time, upon completion of your course, you may choose to intern with us in order to begin building your résumé.
Periodic emailed leads for transcription work. Many time-saving tips and tricks, as well as email, phone and IM support during and after your course.
Prerequisites:
You must already have some computer knowledge
(i.e. know how to download files and understand how to create folders)
You must already have a working knowlege of Microsoft Word. This course is appropriate for people who already are familiar with computer and basic software programs such as Word.
You must already be strong in spelling, punctuation and grammar usage.
You must already be a self-motivated person.
Please click here to download general transcription course
contract.
COURSE SPACE IS LIMITED.
Please contact Jodi Bolduc for more information
or call (207) 576-9598
For additional information on pricing and content,
please download the course contract here.
NEW PAYMENT PLAN
We are now offering the option to pay in installments!
A $500 down payment covers Start/Stop transcription software & foot pedal, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation, an online student account at grammarbook.com, and your first installment. Thereafter, before receiving materials for each of the next seven units, simply make a payment of $86.
COST
1st payment: $500 check or cash
2nd - 8th payments: $86 check or cash
We hope this brings your dream of a new career within reach!
Please contact Jodi Bolduc at (207) 576-9598 with any questions.
As of 02/06/2012, there are THREE openings for new students.
Contact us today!
Gift Certificates Now Available! Please contact us for details!
***IMPORTANT NOTES***
Please be advised that BEFORE BEGINNING THIS COURSE you should have firm grasp of the English language, including spelling and punctuation. As well, BEFORE BEGINNING THIS COURSE, you should have a basic working knowledge of word processing, particularly Microsoft Word. "Basic" meaning, for instance, you should know how to change font, set up margins, highlight text, copy and paste, save a file, create folders and know how to save things in them, etc.
If you DO NOT have this knowledge, please consider enrolling in a class which teaches this information, such as your local adult education program. This is an inexpensive way to learn the basics and is WELL worth it!
NOTE: This course and the associated hardware, software and materials are subject to revision at the discretion of Maine-ly Transcription.
