The association holds annual conventions, seminars and forums, speed and real-time contests, and teachers' workshops to assist court reporters.

Membership allows a reporter to take the certifications, get discounts on conventions, attend conferences, and have access to a network of other professionals in the field.

NCRA was established in 1899 in Chicago, Illinois, United States as the National Shorthand Reporters Association (NSRA).

In order to achieve and maintain certification, these programs agree to periodic review by CASE to verify their continued adherence to the GRMS.

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