Elitetranscription1 Course

An Introduction to Transcription

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4

- Understand the basics of general transcription
- Understand what transcription is and is not
- Analyze the career and business opportunities available in transcription

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of general transcription

Understand what transcription is and is not

Analyze the career and business opportunities available in transcription

Know how to download audio or video

transcribe it

proof it

and submit it to clients and companies

Decide if transcription is the right career or business choice for them

* Requirements

* Good grasp of English grammar
* Typing speed of at least 60 wpm
* Good listening skills
* Ability to follow instructions well
* Infinity USB Foot Pedal
* headphones
* Express Scribe
* and a word processing program such as MS Word 2013 or Open Libre Office

Description

In this course, you will learn the basics of transcription, from what transcription is, what transcription is not, how to transcribe and edit a script, how to submit work, and the overall outlook of the transcription industry in the future.

You will also learn about the different types of transcription work available and the pros and cons of each. You will learn about general transcription, medical transcription, and legal transcription, as well as be provided resources to learn each of these areas in more detail. The course will focus on general transcription, as the course instructor, Krysty Underwood, CEO of Elite Transcription, feels that this is the most lucrative area of the transcription industry.

You will learn the tools and equipment needed for transcription, as well as hear about the brands and types of equipment preferred by Elite Transcribers and be given recommendations for each piece of necessary equipment and software.

Additionally, you will be given a walk-through of all the steps in the transcription process in detail, from how to receive work to how to submit your final transcript to a client or company and get paid.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to earn money from home doing general transcription either part time or full time
Stay-at-home parents looking to supplement income
Ex-pats looking for US wages while living abroad
Someone wanting to start an at-home business with very little upfront costs and a good return on investment

Course content

9 sections • 25 lectures

Introduction 1 lectures

Welcome Preview 05:34

In this lecture, we will consider the available courses out on the market today for transcription and why I felt that the Elite Transcription Course Series could fill some gaps I saw in those available courses.

Transcription Defined 3 lectures

What Does a Transcriber Do? Preview 06:33

In this lecture, we will review a day in the life of a transcriber, from receiving the audio from a client to turning that final transcript in and getting paid.

Equipment Preview 06:26

In this lecture, we cover the equipment and software necessary for transcription, including Elite Transcription's preferred brands and their benefits.

Demand for Transcription Preview 09:43

In this lecture, we will take a hard look at the transcription industry and understand why new speech recognition technology is not slowing it down any time soon.

Process Steps 5 lectures

Getting Audio and Downloading Files to Express Scribe Preview 04:55

In this lecture, we'll learn how to download audio from a client and load it to Express Scribe.

Setting Up a Format Preview 06:12

In this lecture, we'll learn how to set up a format for transcription following specific client guidelines.

Listening and Typing Preview 09:00

In this lecture, we'll cover how to actually transcribe a file, using specific style guidelines for your client.

Proofing and Editing Preview 19:39

In this lecture, we'll learn to proof a file to audio and correct any errors, as well as all the final edits you should make to turn in a near-100% perfect script every time.

Submitting the File Preview 03:42

In this lecture, we'll learn how to send in a final transcript to the client via email.

What Transcription Is NOT 3 lectures

Translation Preview 01:35

In this lecture, we'll learn about translation and how it's different from transcription.

Court Reporting Preview 01:52

In this lecture, we'll learn about court reporting and how it's different from transcription.

Dragon Naturally Speaking (DNS) Preview 02:37

In this lecture, we'll learn how Dragon Naturally Speaking, or DNS, is used in transcription, and why Elite Transcription does not use this software.

Types of Transcription 3 lectures

Medical Transcription Preview 03:15

In this lecture, we'll learn about the pros and cons to working in medical transcription.

Legal Transcription Preview 03:57

In this lecture, we'll learn about the benefits and drawbacks to working in legal transcription.

General Transcription Preview 01:39

In this lecture, we'll discuss my assessment of general transcription.

Why General Transcription? 4 lectures

Money and Time Investment Preview 01:56

In this lecture, we'll discuss the amount of money and time you need to invest to learn general transcription and how it compares to other types of transcription.

Simplicity of General Transcription Preview 03:53

In this lecture, we'll learn about the simplicity of general transcription in comparison to other forms of transcription.

Content Preview 02:04

In this lecture, we'll learn about the fun content of general transcription, in particular celebrity interviews.

Income Potential Preview 03:37

In this lecture, we'll compare the top wages in medical transcription to general transcription and see which one rises above the other.

Expected Income 3 lectures

Contract Work Preview 02:12

In this lecture, we'll discuss the potential income for the general transcriber who contracts with one or several high-paying transcription companies.

Private Clients Preview 02:44

In this lecture, we'll discuss the income potential for transcribers who seek out private clients.

Business with a Team Preview 04:40

In this lecture, we'll discuss the income potential for running a transcription company and hiring subcontractors to be your transcribers.

Next Steps 2 lectures

Is Transcription Right for You? Preview 07:18

In this lecture, you'll be given thought-provoking questions and information to decide whether a career or business in transcription is right for you.

Elite Transcription Course Series Overview Preview 03:48

In this lecture, we'll provide an overview of the entire Elite Transcription Course Series, from Course 1: Work From Home Doing Transcription: An Introduction, the course in which you're currently enrolled, to Course 10: Building Your Transcription Company, the capstone course.