What students are saying

I really appreciate how thorough the weekly classes are and felt very prepared to take the CVR. Being able to practice and watch the classes on my own time worked great with my schedule.

When choosing a court reporting school, I knew it was imperative that I find an instructor I connected with and felt comfortable turning to with questions. After interviewing several different schools, I chose Realtime Voice Training. Charlene felt authentic, approachable, and very connected to the industry.

Right off the bat, there was so much to learn, so many decisions to make, and even more purchases to make. I was overwhelmed. However, I trusted Charlene's guidance and followed her instructions. I'm glad I did. It's really paid off.

Looking back, I can laugh at how little I understood about the skills involved. The course challenged me, and I had to work hard, but it's been worth it. I've surpassed my own expectations every step of the way.

As a single mom of a three-year-old and a five-year-old, I was able to complete the beginner class at my own pace and from home. The court reporting journey is not for the faint of heart, but the instruction I received at RVT was solid every step of the way. I'm excited about my future as a court reporter.

I'm still in awe that in just five months of intensive study with Realtime Voice Training, I am now officially a Certified Verbatim Reporter. I had struggled in steno school for a year and a half before making the switch, and I can't be happier that I did. The RVT curriculum distills an incredible range of skills and knowledge into a fast-paced yet achievable program that builds competence and confidence very quickly. Charlene Hansard is a kind, no-nonsense teacher, and her expertise, encouragement, dedication – not to mention humor – will spur you on to success!

I researched many of the schools listed on the NVRA website. Charlene's 20-week course is the least expensive and the most complete. As a student, I have found the course jam-packed with information, but she gets you through it. When I explained what I'd been learning to the owner of a court reporting firm, she immediately offered me a job. She was impressed with the training I'm receiving from Charlene, which surpasses that of many recently certified voice reporters.

Charlene Hansard went above and beyond to ensure my success during our training session. I had no idea what I was doing at the beginning of the training, but five months later I have an exceptional understanding of the Eclipse software voice writers use, the voice writing field, and voice writing in general. I feel confident in my new acquired skill. I am forever grateful to Charlene's dedicated nature to her students' success.

My mentor was bragging on me to another student and said, "Christine is actually ready to be cut loose already, which is unheard of. Her first 30 pages she ever sent me were the cleanest I've ever received from a student." I'm bragging on your program constantly. You do a stupendous job getting us ready. THANK YOU!

Charlene's teaching style made me feel supported and motivated at all times. She was always available to me when I had questions (a million)! She truly made sure I was prepared for the CVR test in every way. Her willingness to spend time with me one on one truly sets her apart.

Love this program! I learned what I needed to learn to test and get working. The material is presented in an organized, easy to learn format that builds a foundation for success.

Charlene has been there from the very beginning of my voice journey. Between step-by-step teaching and Charlene always there to answer every question I have ever had and to provide me with guidance and direction, I know that I am fully prepared to enter this field as a professional court reporter. If you're looking for a program that cuts straight to the point, won't put you into student debt, and is taught by a working reporter who actively practices exactly what she teaches us, then this is the program for you.