The demand for knowing how to professionally transcribe audio files continues to grow in this content-driven world. In Audio Transcription you’ll learn the skills, shortcuts, and practice techniques you need to use so that you can produce quality transcripts and grow your career as a transcriptionist or to transcribe personal projects.  You’ll go from being a beginning transcriptionist to one who’s confident in your ability to accurately transcribe files in the least amount of time. The Audio Transcription course will teach you everything you need to know to master transcription and create professional transcripts in as little time as possible.

Course Methodology

This course is interactive and is comprised of lectures, case studies, technical process learning and supplemental discussions related to various industries and the challenges of implementation.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Work with audio players like Express Scribe to reduce the time spent controlling your audio
• Transcribe an audio file from start to finish with minimal mistakes
• Master grammar and punctuation so you can type what is being said with accuracy, even if the speaker isn’t using accurate grammar
• Increase your productivity through text expanders, hotkeys, and keyboard shortcuts
• Learn advanced techniques such as working with files with more than two speakers or timestamping
• Practice cleaning up bad audio so that it’s easier to work with
• Gain hands-on experience by transcribing practice files that correspond to a specific transcription skill

Target Audience

This cause is intended for people interested in learning transcription to start a career or for personal or professional projects. People who are currently transcriptionists who want to transcribe faster and learn advanced transcription skills like tracking speakers, timestamping, and working with poor audio.

Target Competencies

• Attentive Listening
• Fast Typing Speed
• Knowledge of Punctuation
• Patience
• Responsibility
• Critical Thinking
• Comprehensive Understanding of Grammar and Spelling Intricacies

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