Get a highschool diploma or GED. To study at a school for court reporting in Canada, being 18 years of age and having either a diploma or a GED are the minimum requirements.
Enroll in the Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies by going to the Canadian Centre website. Under the "Prospective Students" link click on "apply today" from the pull down bar. Click on the link under "Get Started' to complete the application process. There is a non-refundable application fee of $90.00.
Complete one of the Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies diploma programs. Program options include the In-class Reporting Diploma Program and the Online Court Reporting Diploma Program, among others.
Complete the 50-hour internship program. This program is included in the diploma program. Students will complete a one-on-one apprenticeship with a court reporter already working in the industry, according to the Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies: Programs and Courses. This opportunity is available to online as well as in-class students.
Keep in touch with the industry court reporter from your internsip to see if he can become a good contact for getting a job in the industry after the diploma program is over.