Step By Step Home Transcription Business

Created/Taught by a 17-Year Active Transcriptionist - Beginner, More Advanced, Learn Skills to Become a Transcriptionist

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.7

- Transcription in many different styles
- and training in each
- How to set-up an effective home office for transcription
- What skills you need as a transcriptionist

What you'll learn

Transcription in many different styles

and training in each

How to set-up an effective home office for transcription

What skills you need as a transcriptionist

Where to obtain transcription work

Work-life balance when working from home in transcription

Step-by-step plan to transcription from home

Course created and taught by a transcriptionist for over 17 years

* Requirements

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Description

Learn from an Experienced Transcriptionist Herself:

As an experienced at-home transcriptionist for over 17 years, I have a very good handle on what is required to be an excellent transcriptionist, based out of your home, and be successful at it. I got into this field by taking a chance. I made a lot of mistakes along the way, but survived, even working as a transcriptionist now. After being asked so often how I got into this work, I decided to make a course and lay it out, making it more simple for you to start than it was for me.

Training or Not, Step-by-Step, This is for You:

This transcription course is designed for those who want to transcribe from home, with or without prior training, and don't know where to begin. Training as a transcriptionist is a focus of this course, as well the unique set-up and needs when working from home in this field. I want you to have all the groundwork so you can have more confidence when you look for work.

What You Will Learn:

Beginnings and Setting Up Your Office: This course will start with a transcription definition and then moves into direction on setting up your home office, including detailed information on what equipment and software you will need specifically for transcription work. Transcription headphones, transcription software, and the transcriptionist foot pedal are specifically discussed.
Training in Several Transcription Styles, With Guidance, and Then On Your Own: With this foundation set, we then move into training in transcription itself. Several styles of transcription will be worked with. You will be able to listen to audio, and see how it is transcribed. After training in each type of transcription, you will have the opportunity to transcribe yourself with provided audios, as well as results documents to compare against.
Where to Locate Transcription Work: Finally, with your skills established and your office working well, it is time to locate work. The course will guide you in updating your resume, and then in locating opportunities for transcription jobs both online, and locally.

This Course is a Fit for Many:

If you would like to work in general transcription, you will be prepared after this course. If you would like to work in medical transcription or legal transcription, this would be your starter course to prepare your office and train in the transcription skills that all transcriptionists require. This is transcription for beginners, but it could also be a refresher course for those with some experience already. So, for general transcription, and then, if you like, moving into a medical transcription course or legal transcription course later, this course is the right place for you to begin. If you conducted a search for " audio transcription " here on Udemy, this course will meet your needs, as well.

When the Course is Complete:

Step-by-step this course will build your transcription skills, enabling you to make income from your home. You will also be given the knowledge needed to possibly turn it into a full-time endeavor. I look forward to seeing you inside the class!

Who this course is for:

Those who would like to learn transcription
People who would like to be a home-based transcriptionist
Mothers who would like to transcribe around children and their schedules
Fathers who would like to transcribe around children and their schedules

Course content

6 sections • 14 lectures

Introduction 3 lectures

Introduction Preview 03:01

Learn about the background of your instructor, including her 17 years as a transcriptionist, and how this course will take you from start to finish in setting up your home transcription business.

What is Transcription and Who Needs It? Preview 06:15

Find out what transcription is, and get an idea as to how many companies and individuals can use the services of a transcriptionist.

Working from Home Preview 13:07

Learn about what it is really like to work from home, both the highs and lows, and what it takes to find a balance in your home and work life. *** Included with this lecture is an extra lecture - "Can I Work From Home Full-Time?" Spoiler - You absolutely can, but it does take work and planning. If this is what you want, learn what it takes to make that happen.

Creating and Equipping Your Home Office for Your Transcription Career 3 lectures

Preparing Your Home Office Preview 06:56

Just how much space do you need for a functional workspace? What are the best conditions for a home-based transcription office? Learn this, and determine where you can set-up your new office within your home so it will be most effective for you.

Essential Equipment and Supplies Preview 16:52

From an expert who knows after so many years in the business, what equipment and supplies are required to start your business? Learn these items, as well as recommendations, to make sure you are set-up well from the start, without being too hard on your budget.

Software Needs Preview 11:02

You will need some software to process your transcription work, but it won't be a lot, and does not have to be extravagant in price. Discover what software is most commonly used, and what you will require to get your home transcription business operating now, as well as recommendations on software you may need in the future, if additional needs arise.

Transcription Training 4 lectures

Learning to Transcribe Preview 08:15

What does it take to process a transcription file? Discover some skills to start working on now. Also learn about the most common styles of transcription, how to develop an "ear" for this work, and the importance of establishing a transcription process for processing your files right away.

Practice Transcription - Set A Preview 08:25

It's time to begin transcribing! I will walk you through some files within the lecture, and then you will have new audio files to work with on your own. Results are provided so you can check your progress as you learn to transcribe.

Practice Transcription - Set B, Verbatim Preview 05:07

Verbatim transcription is different than standard, but it's not anything you can't handle. In fact, you may really enjoy it! In this lecture we will go through some verbatim audio together, and how it is transcribed. You will then have additional verbatim audio files to work with on your own. Results documents are provided so you can determine your progress on these types of audio.

Practice Transcription - Set C, Difficult Audio Preview 09:33

Sometimes you will be provided with audio that is less than ideal. In this lecture, I will give you pointers on dealing with those sorts of files, including working through them with when assigned. You will then have the opportunity to experience and transcribe some difficult audio yourself. Results documents will be provided, so you can note and double-check what you were able to glean from these audios. My goal here is to take away some of the concern you may have about these as you head into your transcription work.

Finding Transcription Work and Embarking on Your New Career 2 lectures

Finding Transcription Work Preview 07:15

Beginning with your resume, learn how to present yourself well with your new skills. Then learn about some great locations to submit your resume and application to, both local and online. The resource with this lecture lists some lesser-known online sources for transcription work that you may want to check out, as well.

The Start of Your New Career Preview 03:01

As you head off now to begin your new home transcription business, in this lecture I provide a few last tips and suggestions to help to ensure your success, as well as some final thoughts upon your completion of this course.

A Special Note for Mac Computer Users 1 lectures

A Special Note for Mac Computer Users Preview 00:50

For those students using a Mac computer, you may have run into trouble with downloads on the course. Here I note what other students have done to be successful in getting those resources when using a Mac.