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How to become a professional transcriber: Courses, skills and industries

Subhadrika Sen
Posted on 03 Mar 2022
12:06 PM
Transcription helps different industries preserve vast amounts of content in textual format. Shutterstock
Summary
Both online and offline certificate courses can be taken after clearing Class XII board exams
Healthcare, law and diplomatic missions are some of the sectors that employ transcribers

Transcription is the process of converting speech, audio, video or written documents to readable text. It helps different industries preserve vast amounts of content in text format for future references. If you have strong communication skills and a flair for the language, you can easily become a professional transcriber and work either as a freelancer or a full-time employee.

 

Types of transcription:

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Offline courses for transcription:

Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Haryana 

Course: Certificate in Medical Transcript Technician.

 

 

Academy of Medical Transcription, New Delhi 

Course: Medical Transcription Course.

 

 

Online courses for transcription:

Course: Transcription Skills - Learn Beginning to Advanced Skills by Udemy. 

 

Course: General Transcription Certificate Course by Transcription Certification Institute. 

 

Course: General Transcription: Theory and Practice by Transcribe. 

 

Course: Learn how to Transcribe by Skillshare. 

 

Skills you need to become a transcriber:

 

Industries that employ transcribers: 

Last updated on 03 Mar 2022
12:06 PM
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