CaseCATalyst Software Courses
Professional CaseCATalyst training designed for working court reporters, stenography students, and legal professionals in Southern California and nationwide.
As one of only two Stenograph-authorized CaseCATalyst trainers in California—and the only certified trainer based in Southern California—I offer comprehensive training that meets you where you are. Whether you're a seasoned reporter who learned through trial and error, a recent graduate building foundational skills, or an experienced professional targeting specific software challenges, my courses provide practical solutions you can implement immediately.
All training is conducted remotely via TeamViewer and Zoom for convenience and accessibility, with select in-person group events throughout Southern California and at national conferences.
Continuing Education
Is this training eligible for credit towards NCRA CEUs?
Training hours are eligible for National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Continuing Program continuing education credits. Please note there is a separate charge payable to NCRA for submission of CEU Online Submission Verification Forms.
Reimbursement for county-employed official court reporters
For Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) and Orange County Superior Court (OCSC) official court reporters, an agenda of the remote training session and a Certificate of Achievement is provided to be submitted for CEU Credit.
YesLaw-compliant Auto Indexing setup and training is also available and eligible for reimbursement through the County.
Other counties, please inquire about credit and reimbursement eligibility.
What specific CATalyst topics are covered?
For answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about CATalyst courses and private sessions, please go to the FAQs page:
Auto-indexing
Auto-indexing is easier than you think! Learn how to use the Build Index feature to create customized index pages for your transcripts.
Templates
Include files creation
Deposition setup
Court setup
Multiple page references on a single line
Master Index
Customization
Index position
Index placeholder assignments
Index template options
Numbers
Learn about Case CATalyst’s automatic number conversion and number conversion definition features.
Automatic number conversion
Number triggers
Number conversion rules and options
Panes
Manage how you navigate between different panes within Case CATalyst.
Reveal Codes
Vertical Notes
EZ Text
Speaker List
Hidden Text
Check It
Realtime editing
AccelerWriters
Power Define
Scan Define
AutoIncludes
EZ Speakers Entries
Text E-Define
Realtime
Learn how to simultaneously edit transcripts with your scopist and proofreader live, on the job, in addition to outputting realtime feeds to your clients.
RealTeam (Work units)
CaseViewNet
CaseViewNet Browser
CaseViewNet Cloud
iCVNet (iPad)Item description
Speaker functions
Quickly define EZ Speaker entries to use in realtime and edit functions
EZ Speakers
Virtual seating chart
Create EZ Speaker entries from Writer during RealTime
Timers
Transcript production
Upgrade your Case CATalyst scoping beyond foundational skills
Backup and Restore
Cloud backup
Manage jobs
Job templates
Dictionary management
Include files
Print options
Finish’emItem description
Scoping shortcuts
Make the software work for you: Automate common commands within your software as you scope
QuickFix suffix
Remove suffix
Search options
Keyboard mapping
Globals
Homophone table
Parentheticals
Macros
EZ text
Reveal codes
Query realtime translation
Number conversion
Bylines
Hidden text
Hotspots / Oops
What are the available training formats?
One-on-One Private Sessions
Personalized CaseCATalyst training tailored to your specific needs and workflow.
Private sessions are ideal when you need focused attention on particular challenges, want to move at your own pace, or have unique workflow requirements. We'll work directly with your actual case files, dictionary, and setup—solving real problems from your daily work rather than generic examples.
Sessions are scheduled at your convenience and can focus on any CaseCATalyst topic, from basic navigation to advanced automation. Many reporters find that just 2-3 targeted sessions solve problems they've been working around for years.
Live Group Webinars
Cost-effective CaseCATalyst training with no commute required.
Group webinars provide structured learning on specific topics in a live, interactive format. Ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn alongside other court reporters facing similar challenges. All webinars include:
Live instruction with Q&A
Hands-on demonstrations
Course materials and resources
NCRA CEU eligibility
Current webinar offerings include:
CATalyst Edit Skills: Fields of Glory
CATalyst Realtime Skills: Introduction to AccelerWriters
ABCs of CATalyst Series: Foundation & Real-Time Mastery (offered via California Court Reporters Association)
ABCs of CATalyst Series: Advanced Production & File Management (offered via California Court Reporters Association)
On-Demand Courses
Learn CaseCATalyst on your schedule with self-paced courses.
On-demand courses allow you to learn at your own pace, on your own time—perfect for busy court reporters juggling unpredictable schedules. Access professionally recorded training modules covering essential CaseCATalyst skills, watch and rewatch as needed, and implement what you learn immediately in your daily work.
Ideal for reporters who need flexible learning options, prefer to work through material independently, or want to reference training content long after completion.
Need One-on-One Training for
Specific Problems?
Whether you're struggling with Include file creation, page layout settings that won't cooperate, dictionary cleanup, or Realtime writing issues, private training provides focused solutions tailored to your actual case files and daily work.
Private sessions are conducted remotely via TeamViewer and Zoom, allowing me to work directly within your CaseCATalyst setup. We'll address your specific questions, troubleshoot problems in real-time, and build customized solutions you can use immediately—no generic examples or unnecessary features.
Prefer learning with others? Explore group webinars and on-demand courses →
Online Courses
CaseCATalyst edit skills:
Fields of Glory
Discover why fields are the unsung heroes of efficient transcript creation. They're not just placeholders; they're power players that stick around for repeat performances.
Learn all about how deploying fields in Include files - from automated dates to dynamic page numbering - can transform your court transcript covers and certificate pages into self-updating powerhouse.
Open to voice and steno writers .
Certificates of completion provided for County reimbursement and/or CEU credit.
Cost: $50
CaseCATalyst Realtime skills:
Introduction to AccelerWriters
Ever wanted to edit from your machine and wondered how all the other machine writers were doing it?
Join me in this two-hour class where we learning the starter set of AccelerWriters so that you can begin your journey of editing untrans and misstrokes from the machine!
*Please note this class uses a machine-specific feature of CATalyst and is meant for machine writers.
Certificates of completion provided for County reimbursement and/or CEU credit.
Cost: $75
Upcoming Webinars
Class 2: Advanced Production & File Management
From Rough Draft to Delivered Transcript
Transform your post-proceeding workflow with advanced techniques that save hours of production time:
File Organization Systems: Manage jobs, cases, and system files like a pro
Advanced Editing Shortcuts: Edit transcripts faster with powerful keyboard combinations
Include Files & Templates: Create reusable templates for cover pages, certificates, and standard language
Backup & Restore: Protect your work and transfer files between systems seamlessly
Print & PDF Production: Generate professional final products ready for delivery
Ideal for students and reporters ready to streamline their transcript production and deliver polished work efficiently.
OFFERED VIA CALIFORNIA COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION
ABCs of CATalyst - Webinar Series
Offered via California Court Reporters Association
Two Weekend Classes - Part 2
Saturday, November 15, 2025; 9:00 am PT to 11:30 am PT
Whether you're a seasoned court reporter who learned CATalyst through trial and error over the years, or a new reporter seeking comprehensive training on the industry's leading software, these classes will transform how you work with CATalyst. Perfect for reporters who want to move beyond "just getting by" to truly mastering their tools.