Leaving the "job" world and starting my CAREER I came across Learn to Transcribe from someone online and just decided to see what it was about. It caught my attention from the start! I decided to enroll and was introduced to Linda the Instructor. I loved how they have payments plans for the course I wanted to take which gives you the paid apprenticeship at the end because that really helped with my current income. Linda provides you with all of the information and tools you will need to be successful and really dedicates a lot of her time to helping her students. She is an amazing instructor and is really easy to talk to (which is not the case for a lot of courses for anything, really.) I quickly realized that this was FINALLY a career I would NEVER get bored in, and I am so excited to become immersed in it. It's a lot to learn, that's for sure, but if you're really dedicated and want something that you can work for yourself with, then this is exactly what you need. You just have to dedicate the time, not rush, and trust yourself and Linda, and you will succeed.

My review of the legal transcription course at Learn to Transcribe Academy This is my review of the legal transcription course at Learn to Transcribe Academy where I am a current student. My experiences with the instructor have been very positive ever since I started the course. Whenever I've had a question, the instructor has always gotten back to me with the answer. I find that she is very kind, professional, helpful and easy to get along with. She inspires me to succeed and graduate. I cannot thank her enough for what she has done and is doing. I hope to meet her one day and give her a big hug. As for the course, I am very happy with the course content. The videos and handouts are easy to follow and understand. I like the practice assignments which are to get me ready for the real world. I am looking forward to the day I graduate and start my apprenticeship. And then a new career working from home. I highly recommend the course and the instructor with no hesitations.

Beware If you are coming from TikTok especially, please read this review of my own personal experience in the Legal Transcription course. I signed up for the Legal Transcription course back in the beginning of April 2023. I was excited to start and even spoke to Diana about it because she was an affiliate for the academy with her own large transcription company. She assured me that the course would set me on the path to an AAERT Certification, as that was a big concern of mine. After being in this course for over five months, I can tell you that I made a huge mistake. Added fees: A few months in, she announced that now there are fees for retaking her tests. This was never mentioned before and, at the time, was not listed anywhere on the site or sign-up documentation. I thought this was unfair, but I was hoping it wouldn't be an issue because I’d study to ensure I passed on the first try. The first Written Test had questions that were different from what we were taught (As I'm writing this, the test has been wiped from the course. How interesting.). As for the second test, Linda says that you can be a transcriptionist with 50 wpm, but I am around 60-65 wpm and cannot finish the second test in time as you are only given 90 minutes, regardless of speed. Also, no study guide is given or allowed. If I would continue this course, I would be on my third try, but I refuse to pay anymore of these added fees. Now, after many others have voiced our issues, Linda has completely revamped the website to include all the fees and even added new information. Such as: you are only allowed a certain number of tries to pass before you are removed from the course altogether. No refunds allowed. For those of us that signed up before all these fees and stipulations were added, we are required to adhere to these new rules. Again, there are no refunds despite how many changes she decides to add afterwards. This feels very unethical. And after this review is posted, I won't be surprised if there are further changes made to her site. Coursework: Even after all of this, if the coursework was consistent, I could maybe still recommend it. But it isn’t. She makes plenty of errors in her teaching files and when you ask about them or point them out, she accuses you of "challenging" her. Rarely will she admit a mistake. How can one possibly hope to pass any further certification when the teachings are so disjointed? In one specific file, she misspells an attorney’s name three times, each in a different way. I feel that this makes it very difficult to learn what the actual correct way to do this job is. Reviews: When someone left a one-star review previously, she posted to the Facebook student group calling for people to post their experiences quickly, going so far as to call it harassment. I’m sure after this is posted she will do the same. Take note of the dates of the previous reviews posted and to possible ones that follow this review. It is my opinion that if you're looking for a Legal Transcription course, I would look elsewhere. The AAERT website has schools that they approve of, all at lower prices than what Learn to Transcribe offers. You can check my Google review for screenshots of proof.

Punctuation and Grammar class Good afternoon: I wanted to share my thoughts on the Grammar and Punctuation class with Ms. Linda Wilson. She touches on the spell checker, auto corrects, smart quotes and legal terms/phrases. This is a self study course. There are videos with step by step instructions. I actually downloaded and printed everything I could and placed in 3-ring binders for future reference. Also, I took the quizzes and of course, I printed the certificate of completion! 😁 I found this to be very helpful and informative. But, what I liked best about this course is I could do it at "my own pace". 👌

Legal Transcription Course I have just completed the legal transcription course at Learn to Transcribe and I am so happy with my experience! Linda set this course up very well. It’s easy to use, you go at your own pace, and she’s always there to answer your questions if need be. There’s videos, audio, and downloads to help you learn the content. I really enjoyed her teaching style and the knowledge that I gained is practical and applicable. It really focussed on what’s important in a thorough but concise way. I didn’t feel like there was any “fluff” to the course. Everything you learn is essential. I enjoyed her student groups for discussion, feedback, and camaraderie. I can’t recommend this course enough! Thanks for such a pleasant experience, Linda!