Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024Class Size11 studentsCredits5 Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course covers the basic theory of machine shorthand and mastery of the keyboard. It covers the introduction and mastery of basic stenotype concepts for all one-syllable words and multi-syllable words written by sound, beginning number writing, all marks of punctuation, brief forms, phrases, reading from stenotype notes, and dictation at 40 words per minute. This course meets partial requirements of the Court Reporters Board of California and the National Court Reporters Association. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (formerly CTRP 1010)Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu 8:40am–9:30am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:40am–9:35am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:31am–10:20am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:36am–10:25am 