Foundation course
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Build a complete professional foundation in listening, research, document production, software, AI/ASR editing, quality control, and secure client work.
35 complete modules 100–140 hours 12–16 weeks
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35 modules
01Orientation, Standards & Diagnostic BaselineWeek 1 · Phase A · Professional Foundation02Accuracy Systems, Error Taxonomy & Logic CheckingWeek 1 · Phase A · Professional Foundation03Confidentiality, Cybersecurity, Redaction & Responsible AIWeek 1 · Phase A · Professional Foundation04Workstation, Ergonomics, Typing Accuracy & Foot PedalsWeek 2 · Phase A · Professional Foundation05Project Intake, File Management, Version Control & TurnaroundWeek 2 · Phase A · Professional Foundation06Audio General Transcription: Formats, Codecs, Channels & Signal QualityWeek 2 · Phase B · Listening & Language07Playback Software, Speed Control, Channels & Foot-Pedal TechniqueWeek 3 · Phase B · Listening & Language08Critical Listening, Uncertainty & CrosstalkWeek 3 · Phase B · Listening & Language09Accents, Dialects, Multilingual Speech & Code-SwitchingWeek 3 · Phase B · Listening & Language10Speaker Identification, Attribution & AI DiarizationWeek 4 · Phase B · Listening & Language11Verbatim Styles, Disfluencies & Speech DecisionsWeek 4 · Phase B · Listening & Language12Research, Verification & Project Word ListsWeek 4 · Phase B · Listening & Language13Grammar Foundations for TranscriptionWeek 5 · Phase C · Language Mechanics14Sentence Structure, Clauses, Fragments, Run-ons & ParagraphingWeek 5 · Phase C · Language Mechanics15Periods, Question Marks & Spoken Question LogicWeek 5 · Phase C · Language Mechanics16Comma Mastery for Spoken LanguageWeek 6 · Phase C · Language Mechanics17Semicolons, Colons & Complex Spoken StructureWeek 6 · Phase C · Language Mechanics18Quotation Marks, Apostrophes, Hyphens & Reporter’s DashesWeek 6 · Phase C · Language Mechanics19Spelling, Homophones, Vocabulary & CapitalizationWeek 7 · Phase C · Language Mechanics20Numbers, Dates, Time, Money, Measurements & IdentifiersWeek 7 · Phase C · Language Mechanics21Timestamps, Uncertainty Markers, Parentheticals & Nonverbal EventsWeek 8 · Phase D · Production & Formatting22Transcript Formatting, Templates, Paragraph Styles & File FormatsWeek 8 · Phase D · Production & Formatting23Microsoft Word Mastery for TranscribersWeek 8 · Phase D · Production & Formatting24WordPerfect, Reveal Codes, PDF & Double-Spaced ASCII ProductionWeek 9 · Phase D · Production & Formatting25Text Expanders, Macros, Hotkeys & Safe AutomationWeek 9 · Phase D · Production & Formatting26AI/ASR Foundations: WER, Diarization, Confidence & Error ModelsWeek 9 · Phase E · AI, ASR & Software27AI/ASR Editing Workflow, Error Hunting & Generative-AI ControlsWeek 10 · Phase E · AI, ASR & Software28ASR Platforms, Tool Evaluation & Technology VocabularyWeek 10 · Phase E · AI, ASR & Software29Professional Transcription Software EcosystemWeek 10 · Phase E · AI, ASR & Software30General Transcription Genres: Interviews, Research, Business & MediaWeek 11 · Phase F · General Work & QA31Reviewing, Audio Proofreading, Error Severity & Final QCWeek 11 · Phase F · General Work & QA32Productivity, Capacity, Client Communication & FeedbackWeek 12 · Phase F · General Work & QA33Professional Work Models, Portfolio Safety & Continuing DevelopmentWeek 12 · Phase F · General Work & QA34Twelve-Level Practice ProgressionWeek 12 · Phase G · Practice & Certification35Final Exams, Capstone & Certificate StandardWeek 13 · Phase G · Practice & Certification