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AAERT Certified Electronic Reporter (CER)
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Master Recording Equipment and TechnologyYou are here
Learn microphone types, multi-channel recording, audio standards, video systems, and digital recording technology fundamentals.
Study Legal Terminology and Courtroom Procedures
Learn key legal terms (voir dire, deposition, arraignment, motions), courtroom roles, and electronic reporter procedures.
Learn Transcript Production and Quality Standards
Master verbatim transcription, formatting, speaker identification, certification, proofreading, and quality assurance procedures.
Review Ethics, Real-Time Tech, and Professional Standards
Study the AAERT Code of Ethics, speech recognition technology, CART services, and professional development requirements.
Practice Exams and Final Review
Take full practice exams, identify weak areas, and review all domains before the CER exam.
Can You Take the CER Exam?
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- •Must meet current AAERT eligibility requirements
- •AAERT membership may provide discounted exam pricing
- •Continuing education required for certification maintenance
CER Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Ethical Obligations
3 sections
Chapter 2: Confidentiality and Information Control
3 sections
Chapter 3: Professional Behavior
3 sections
Chapter 4: Digital Audio Hardware
4 sections
Chapter 5: Software, Annotations, Setup, and Testing
4 sections
Chapter 6: Reliability and Reporter Duties
4 sections
Chapter 7: Collaborators, Exhibits, and Transcript Orders
4 sections
Chapter 8: Transcript Production Workflow
3 sections
Chapter 9: Federal Rules and Types of Proceedings
4 sections
Chapter 10: Case Life Cycle and Participants
4 sections
Chapter 11: Jurisdiction, Case Law, and Trials
4 sections
Chapter 12: Legal Terminology
4 sections
Chapter 13: Latin and Medical Terminology
3 sections
CER Exam Details
AAERT Certified Electronic Reporter (CER)
Administered by AAERT
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official AAERT content outline
Electronic recording methods, digital vs. analog, file formats, metadata, time-stamping, log notes, and emerging technologies
Microphone types and placement, multi-channel recording, mixers, video recording, acoustics, recording standards, and noise management
Speech recognition, CART services, speaker diarization, AI-assisted transcription, and digital signal processing
Verbatim record standards, transcript formatting, speaker identification, certification, proofreading, and specialized terminology
Court terminology, criminal vs. civil proceedings, constitutional rights, evidentiary concepts, and motions
On/off the record, sidebar conferences, exhibit handling, interpreter proceedings, equipment failure protocols, and recording regulations
AAERT Code of Ethics, impartiality, confidentiality, conflict of interest, record integrity, and error correction
Pre-session checklists, monitoring, chain of custody, data management, retention requirements, and disaster recovery
What's Included
13 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the CER?
After passing the CER, you can pursue these career paths
CET (Certified Electronic Transcriber)
Add transcript production certification to complement CER recording credentials
RPR (Registered Professional Reporter)
Pursue stenographic certification for hybrid court reporting capabilities
NALA CP (Certified Paralegal)
Expand legal career with paralegal certification
CER Exam FAQ
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