Under Alberta’s Professional and Occupational Associations Registration Act and Alberta Shorth and Reporters Regulation, you must register as a member of the Alberta Shorthand Reporters Association (ASRA) to use the title of Certified Shorthand Reporter (Alberta) or the initials CSR(A).
*You do not have to register if you do not call yourself a Certified Shorthand Reporter.
Visit and Review:
Alberta Shorthand Reporters Association
Registration Process and Practices
To register as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (Alberta), you have 2 options:
Option 1 - Successfully complete approved examinations
Option 2 - Apply to become a CSR(A) by:
A) Registering as a participating member of ASRA for at least 1 year immediately before applying - Membership Subscription Application
B) Successfully completing an approved education program or at least 5 years of work experience as a court reporter - Education Requirements
Are you already Certified? Visit and Review:
National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) - Certification and Membership

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