Kentuckiana Reporters is proud to announce that Maggie Patterson and Madeline Williamson recently earned their electronic court reporter certification (CER) from the AAERT. Established in 1995, AAERT’s ongoing certification program for electronic court reporters and transcribers is a test of court reporters’ professional skills by written examination, with digital focus.
The AAERT certifications are recognized as the leading certification for courts and businesses throughout the United States. These certifications are growing in popularity throughout the world due to the many years of professional development and the AAERT’s Best Practices Guide and proficient testing.
Receiving and holding an AAERT certification designation demonstrates a continuous dedication and knowledge of the digital court reporting and transcription profession. It is also an extremely difficult certification to obtain as most applicants do not pass the test on their first try. Completing the AAERT certification process represents proof of professionalism and a deep understanding of the court reporting industry.