SimplySteno Court Reporting Program
Our Philosophy – Structure, guidance, quality and value.

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Recent Updates!
Join SimplySteno – Proven Speedbuilding Since 2004
Enrollment is OPEN ONCE MORE! SimplySteno is celebrating 20 years of service! When we launched in 2004, we had high hopes of becoming the BEST speedbuilding source for court reporting students. We believe we’ve reached that goal – and work hard each day to become even better! Once you make your starting payment, you have up to 3 months to start – your payment kicks in the day you start, not the day you pay.
“I wanted to share with you that I am now officially Mia O’Sullivan, RPR!! I definitely owe a huge thanks to you and the SimplySteno program!! Thank you for teaching me the importance of reading my notes and typing up tests, dropping, breathing, just all of it! I will continue to utilize the practice techniques I have learned here. :)”
Mia O’Sullivan, RPR
Quality - Court Reporting
Instructors, lesson plans, academics and dictation material. These are the tools you will be taking advantage of in the SimplySteno court reporting program. And each tool has been chosen specifically for this program based upon its level of performance.
Our instructors are either former court reporters, or have successfully passed the CRI (Court Reporting Instructor) program offered through the National Court Reporters Association. Because our program is so targeted, we have chosen to work with a small staff of instructors. Each instructor has been selected because they excel in their field. You can learn more about our staff in the About Us section.

Client Testimonials
I just got word today that my reinstatement application was accepted and I am going to be returning to the NY State Court System as a Senior Court Reporter. I had been an Official Court Reporter back in 1992, and was subsequently hired on as a Senior Court Reporter in 1998. I left in 2002. I want to thank you so much for the amazing program you have created. I really appreciate all of your kind words of encouragement throughout my experience in the program. There were times when I didn't think I would get back to my old speeds, never mind pass all four legs of the RPR! Thank you for all you have done to get me through the program.
Brigette Bachert, RPR
I have come a long way since I started your court reporting program last year. Marc, I want to thank you for letting me be your first court reporting student who happens to be blind. Thank you for accommodating my needs and for working with me. Thank you for believing in me and for not giving up on me. It has been a privilege to have been one of your students.
Kolby Garrison
This program was EXACTLY what I needed! Being accountable to the SimplySteno program was the boost and incentive I was looking for with the ease of working with my own schedule. I really looked forward to getting practice in without having to think about finding material, etc. It’s all there and really works. I’m back in the world of court reporting again.
Lisa White, CSR
I passed my CSR exam for Texas. I just want to say to all the Simply Steno students that this program works. If you follow the method to Marc's madness, it will pay off. His program helped push me over the top. Follow his advice on your daily practice schedule!!
Diana Guerrero, CSR
SimplySteno is a real step forward in speedbuilding. It is a down-to-earth approach that recognizes that court reporting students aren’t training in a vacuum. It gives plenty of support and direction for succeeding in spite of the distractions of everyday life. I started with SimplySteno at 190 words per minute. One month later, I passed my state exam. During my time with SimplySteno, Marc was quick with feedback and encouragement. He graded tests quickly. When I was getting ready to start reporting, he was standing by, quick to express his confidence in my ability. He offered help with arranging intern opportunities. The dictation material is challenging, but as Marc says, if you can write his material, you will have no trouble passing certification tests. SimplySteno is a great program. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to progress rapidly and get inspired about being a court reporter again – and not go deeply into debt in the process!
Linda Grotefendt, CCR
A little over 2 hours of my day and I feel like I learned more and got more accomplished then I ever have. Its amazing how you can go from writing 6 hours a day and be so bored, frustrated, and annoyed that you don't feel like you accomplished anything. Today I stayed hooked up for 2 hours and actually feel accomplished, satisfied, and eager to move forward. Even though the material was way more challenging, for the first time ever, I am actually looking forward to what tomorrow will bring. Yay!! I am so excited and thrilled that I trusted my gut instinct. Joining SimplySteno was the best decision I have ever made! I am so ready to climb to the top of that mountain!
Jodie Taylor, CSR
I'm very grateful too for all the help you provided while I was a SimplySteno student, It has helped me to make it into an actual courtroom at last! I'm into my second week of work as a trainee court reporter at the Royal Courts of Justice in London!
Loiuse Frith (Royal Courts of Justice)
I am a returning reporter after being out of the field for 16 years. I went to a school that had a high pass rate, and SimplySteno is run much the same way. The ample amount of dictation is dense and clear, and Marc's support is always just an email away. It's almost like having a personal trainer in that the program is geared to meet my individual needs. I didn't think I could do it on my own, but I was wrong! Thanks, Marc!
Caryn Spiezer, CSR
This is a phenomenal program and I could not have gotten to where I'm at now without you. My speed is back and it's all thanks to you!
Solomon Rodgers
I really enjoyed the flexibility this program had to offer. Being able to access my daily lessons at anytime day or night made it much easier for me to practice, based on my non-traditional schedule. Even with the program being fully remote, I still feel connected to other students in the program when we meet during zoom calls. And the price is too good to turn down.
Alex Lederer, RPR
Court Reporting Program Value
Court reporting is a challenge from beginning to end. And there are speed bumps all along the way. Gaining speed. Passing tests. Maintaining an outside life. There are daily distractions to deal with. At SimplySteno, we don’t believe finances should be one of them.
1 Student – $710 to start.
3 Students – $650 each to start
5 or more Students – $590 each to start
Make sure to check out the quality of the SimplySteno program.
SimplySteno Plus Overview
Before finding your state below, understand that no states currently require certification to become a captioner, CART provider or do transcription work. Determining your skills in those areas is up to the hiring agency. That said, you should strive to write at speeds of 225 words per minute or higher before trying to attain those positions. While most of the requirements below refer to working inside the court system, some refer to a deposition setting. Dive deeper within the requirements to determine exactly what you need. In addition, NO states require a degree to work as a court reporter, captioner or CART provider.
The list below was compiled by SimplySteno and is not for reproduction. Please do not copy this list and paste it elsewhere, but feel free to link to this page. We update this list every 4-6 months. If you are aware of any errors on this list, we welcome you to contact us. We tried to include any links that may be relevant.