Continuing Education Program

To remain competitive in the court reporting and captioning profession, you need to keep updated of the latest technology, perfect your skills, and have an understanding of what's going on in the profession. 

OCRA helps keep you on top of your profession by hosting educational conferences and seminars.   Check out upcoming OCRA events.

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

Each NCRA credential requires the holder to maintain continuous membership in NCRA and earn 3.0 CEUs (which can include no more than 1.0 PDCs) per three-year continuing education cycle. An individual’s first cycle shall begin immediately upon being awarded his or her first NCRA credential.  Please click here for more information on NCRA's Continuing Education Program.

National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA)

Each NVRA credential requires certified members to maintain continuous membership in NVRA as well as acquire 20 CE credits during each two-year cycle in order to maintain certification. Retired and Honorary members are exempt from the CE requirement.  Please click here for more information on NVRA’s continuing education requirements.