Welcome!
We hope that you enjoy this course! In order to get started, please watch the Introduction video on this page. If you cannot watch the video, then please follow these instructions:
- Step 1: Our course consists of an eBook which explains everything you need to know about becoming a transcriber. The eBook is located in the Materials tab located on this page. If you can't find it, please press the control key on your keyboard as well as the letter F (press both keys at the same time) and proceed to type in the word "Materials" on the search bar. This will automatically highlight the tab for you.
- Step 2: You will notice that all of the course content on the Materials tab. You will need to download both the eBook and a ZIP folder containing all of the files and materials that you will need to complete the course. To download these files, simply click on the links and a download should automatically start in your browser.
- Step 3: Study all of the course materials and then navigate over to the Dashboard page when you feel confident to complete the exam.
- Step 4: Once you have completed the exam and passed, please download your certification as a pdf. You can do this on the 'My Account' page or the Course page.
- Step 5: Please head over to the Dashboard again and then click on our Jobs Board. Here, you can start applying for jobs on websites that are actively hiring transcribers. Our jobs board will open up as a PDF and give you detailed instructions about each website.
To access the course materials, please click on the Materials tab above.
Our beginner’s transcription course was designed and created by professional and experienced transcribers. Our guide will help you to understand:
- What a transcriber does
- The various types of transcription (Legal, Medical and General)
- The skills required to become a transcriber
- On the job tips and tricks to speed up tasks
- Recommended software and software set up demonstrations
- A free checklist to make your transcription jobs easier and avoid errors.
- Practice tests with audio files
- How to earn money as a freelance transcriber
- The correct equipment for becoming a transcriber
- The expected salary and realistic earnings of a transcriber
- How to identify common mistakes with your transcription files
- Common homonyms that are useful for transcribing audio files
- How to create a lucrative business on Fiverr as a transcriber
- How to invoice and quote clients for transcription services
- How to write an attractive cover letter
- How to create beautiful resumes using Canva
- Which sites to spend your time to win projects
- Take home information on the highest paying transcription websites
- How to start your career in transcription without any prior experience
- Know the process to be followed on the transcription websites
Our detailed course will provide you with practical information about the reality of being a professional transcriber. The guide contains handy tips that will help you complete tasks quickly and scale your earnings.
Once you have completed our training and feel completely comfortable with the materials, you may take our test at your leisure. Upon passing our test, you will be awarded with a certificate stating that you are a certified transcriber.
Our Transcription 101 course is a comprehensive digital eBook which you can download and conveniently access on any device.
Download the Transcription 101 course now >> Click hereAs the Transcription 101 course progresses, you will need to refer to the course materials below.
In this ZIP folder you will find all of the course materials and resources:
- Practice files
- Software setup demonstrations
- Earnings spreadsheet
- Common homonyms guide
- Style and formatting guide
- Invoicing and quoting templates
Simply click on >>this file<< and a file should begin to download to your computer. Once downloaded, keep this file on hand so that you can refer back to it throughout the duration of the course. In order to open the files, please use Microsoft Word or Google Docs, which is free.
