Transcribe Anywhere Student Reviews & Success Stories

Before enrolling in Transcribe Anywhere I had been working for a major corporation for about 20 years. At one point, I had really enjoyed the work, but after 20 years, I was bored and feeling burned out. The job itself was changing, too, and I knew it was time to find something else to do. I didn't know what exactly I wanted to do, but I had always wanted to work from home and make my own schedule. That was incredibly important to me! I started researching different paths, and I stumbled upon transcription. I knew as soon as I discovered it that it was the right path for me! All of the skills they say make for a good transcriptionist described me to a T, like being detail-oriented, having a strong command of vocabulary and punctuation, and being self-motivated. I enrolled first in the general transcription course and then the legal transcription course.

There were so many benefits that came from doing the training. Obviously, it helped me learn the necessary skills I would need, and I feel like I learned them much faster than I would have if I'd just tried to do this on my own. I was able to contract with a company before I had even finished the legal transcription course. The company was looking for a transcriptionist with experience, but I applied anyway because I could honestly say that I had experience with everything they were looking for, such as using different programs, strict versus standard verbatim, time stamping, etc. That gave me a huge confidence boost!

Other benefits included being able to transition to fulltime transcription work during Covid/quarantine. My job was furloughed for over two months, and while they did provide a percentage of my salary, I began working fulltime in transcription to make up the difference. The biggest benefit of all was that that time allowed me to see that I could make the same, if not more, money than I had been making, and I eventually left the corporate job to transcribe fulltime. Now, I make my own schedule. I can work the hours and days I want. As long as I finish my jobs on time, nobody cares if I work at 5 a.m. or 5 p.m. or if I work four hours a day or nine. If I'm sick, or the dogs need to go to the vet, or we need to schedule the plumber to come, it's so easy to do now. Having freedom over your life in that way is a game changer!

I have been transcribing fulltime now for 5 years. I contract with two companies, and I also have two private clients. Most of the work I do is for the private clients, and then I supplement as needed with the companies. There are no time requirements from either, so I can prioritize the clients. I have more than enough work to keep me busy. Now, instead of working 40 hours a week, I typically work between 30 and 34, and I make more money than I ever did at the corporate job.

Transcribe Anywhere truly changed my life. It often sounds trite when people say that, but if I hadn't gained the skills they teach, I never would have felt comfortable applying with that first company. That's what changed the trajectory of my life.

I'm a million times happier than I was when I enrolled in early 2019!

I enrolled in Transcribe Anywhere courses while I was completing my 25th year of teaching elementary school. I had decided to retire from teaching due to family responsibilities and the need for a more flexible schedule. I was not ready to give up working entirely and decided to look at transcription as a new career path since it would provide the flexibility I needed to meet the needs of my family. I enrolled in and completed both the general transcription and legal transcription courses. During the training, I learned all the skills I needed to begin work in the field, including using a foot pedal, using the Express Scribe software, and applying a template to a transcript. The practice transcripts helped build my confidence and made looking for a job in this field less intimidating. After completing the legal transcription course in January of 2024, I began looking for a job. I needed a job that had a steady stream of work available, but did not require a minimum amount of work per week. Due to my family obligations, I have a limited amount of time I can spend on transcripts weekly. It was going to be something I did in my spare time. In April of 2024, I applied to an agency that was advertising for transcriptionists on Indeed. After applying, I was invited to complete some test files for them. Once I completed the files, I received a response stating they were "very impressed" with the test files I submitted. Shortly thereafter, I was signing paperwork to work for an agency that was a perfect fit for my schedule. They even wanted me to work on my favorite type of files: law enforcement. I have been working with this agency for 17 months as of August 2025 and plan to stay with them as long as possible. I was prepared for the job and did well on those test files thanks to the skills I learned through Transcribe Anywhere.

Although I grew up in Canada, my husband and I spent 23 years in Peru doing volunteer education work. During the pandemic, as so many things changed, so did our circumstances, and we found ourselves in need of some more income. The challenge was, it needed to be something I could do remotely as we wanted to stay in Peru.

That’s when I came across Transcribe Anywhere. I was completely impressed by the personal, prompt response I received to my very first inquiry email. I began with the General Transcription course, unsure whether or not it really would lead to gainful employment. The encouragement I was given along the way from Janet and her team and the Transcribe Anywhere Community kept me going. In fact, I will still sometimes post something on the Community chat or fire an email to support@transcribeanywhere. I always receive a personal, concise response to my query, and that inspires confidence as I grow in this field.

Within two weeks of passing the final exam, I was contracted by an American agency that specializes in qualitative research. It was a great way to get started in transcription work.

I followed though on one of the opportunities Transcribe Anywhere shared, a no-charge Digital Scoping course available through another source. I learned to use some powerful AI tools that increase the speed of transcription exponentially and, therefore, my earnings.

In 2024, we found our circumstances changing again with a return to Canada to live permanently to be more available for our aging parents. I felt like Jane stumbling out of the jungle into the big city, coming through a time warp, into a job market that has changed dramatically since I last lived in this country. Having been out of the (paid) workforce for 23 years, I was unsure if I’d be able to find decent-paying work that my 50-something-year-old body could manage on a sustainable basis.

I decided to get busy and finish the Legal Transcription course that I had started before we left Peru. I excitedly worked up a resume that showcased all my new skills.

Even before I passed the final exam for the Legal Transcription course (which I did get done), I was contacted by a court-reporting agency that found my resume. They asked to meet me via Zoom. They were looking to train court reporters who would be capable of transcribing their own work. Long story short, I have been contracted with them for nearly a year, and I LOVE the work. The content is varied. They let me choose how much work I accept which gives me the flexibility to work some hours every day and still have time to take Daisy, our high-energy dog, to the park, pop in to see my parents, and get dinner on the table. I don’t need to work nights or weekends, and that’s such a blessing as it coincides with my husband’s work schedule as well. And I am more than satisfied with the wage I’m earning.

In short, I couldn’t be happier with my decision to be guided by Transcribe Anywhere. I feel like a relevant member of society that contributes significantly to my family economy. I feel respected and appreciated in the company I work with, and I’m proud of myself for learning a new skill.

Before taking the Transcribe Anywhere classes, I was/am a stay-at-home mom. I had to homeschool one of my children, and it made it hard to make an income while staying at home. I felt like I wasn’t contributing to the household finances. I have always tried to contribute by some sort of work that I could do from home. I did secretarial work for a local company and several multi-level marketing businesses, but it was never STEADY income.

I happened to go to a Work Source meeting with my husband, and the facilitator told me that I could apply for assistance in funding just as my husband, and that I could find a lucrative job and stay at home. I instantly applied for Transcribe Anywhere and was accepted.

I will say that it was prior to COVID that I was accepted. Then when COVID hit, I had 5 kids at home that had to be homeschooled. That left little time for me to work on my transcription classes. That bothered me quite a bit. However, due to Janet’s policy that if you purchase both legal and basic transcription you have lifetime membership to the classes, I was able to start from the beginning again after the kids returned to brick and mortar school.

Since graduating from Transcribe Anywhere, I have worked for three companies. There is so much work out there and trust me when I say AI will never replace a person doing transcription. I use Loom Analytics to help, but they are never 100%. It is a tool FOR transcriptionist – NOT a replacement by any means of the word.

I am currently staying busy with one company and have left the other two companies. I was offered to come back at any time to one of the companies. Transcribe Anywhere has given me the freedom to work the hours of my choice, liberty to be choose a transcription job or not, and still spend time with the family. There are deadlines, BUT as long as you get the work done you can choose to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and make your own hours. I am now contributing to the household finances as I wanted to and can always increase my earnings by taking more work. Transcription Alliance gives you FREEDOM!

I’ve been writing this success story in my mind for a while now. I’ve wanted to let you know that you were right about everything! Thank you to you and everyone at TranscribeAnywhere for the best possible preparation for work in the transcription field.

The VEC Spectra headset that you recommended is the best I’ve ever used. I worked for over 23 years for AT&T using various types of headsets, and this one is definitely the most comfortable. The USB foot pedal is also excellent, although I’m not using it in my current position. For my computer, I use a 2013 27” iMac that was sitting idle for several years. Because it isn’t supported any longer by Apple, I use the Parallels program that runs Windows on the Mac. Parallels is fantastic and well worth the annual cost.

Last year I completed the General Transcription, Legal Transcription, and Scoping courses in about ten months. As soon as I started the AutoScript training, I knew that scoping would be the perfect path for me, as I’ll never be a fast typist. Even with the best AI scoping program, human editors are still needed. It often seems that every sentence needs some correction, and at times I believe I could type faster than the time spent correcting the editor.

Because of my age (69), personality, and circumstances, working as an independent contractor is the best option for me. After getting turned down by one company, I was quickly hired as a legal transcription scopist by the next two companies that I applied to.

I trained simultaneously with the companies — I’ll refer to them as “E” and “R.” Training was radically different with each firm, and their scoping platforms were also unique to each company. It was somewhat of a surprise for me that AutoScript was not the only AI editor in the transcription business. Company E only began to onboard their scoping product in April; prior to that they had a proprietary template system. It was quite a dance for me going back and forth between the two companies during training!

I initially thought I would choose to stay with Company E. The people there are extremely nice and helpful, the company covers many major courts, and they supplied extensive training with a great mentor and proofreaders. However, I eventually stopped working for them when I found I was earning less than $3 U.S. per hour. They paid per spoken page, but if the project ended up shorter for any reason (such as an interpreter), earnings were cut to the finished number of pages. We needed to create cover, appearances, and certification pages for each project, and each court system had different preferences and requirements that took time to look up.

Company E required every proper noun in the file to be not only researched but added as a comment and web link in the file and additionally input into a shared Excel file. When a proofreader critiqued me for not adding “BIC lighter” and about 20 other well-known terms to the file (then arguing with me about it), I felt myself pulling away mentally from the company. Furthermore, their AI scoping program was constantly acting up and deleting blocks of text, without any solution in sight. I made quite a few trouble reports including screenshots. I tried different computers and browsers, but couldn’t overcome the wasted time and low earnings.

I was sad to leave Company E because I respected them so much. I wrote a nice resignation email but didn’t receive any form of reply. It was a shame, as they had spent so much time and resources training me.

Over the months, I realized how much I enjoy working for Company R. They quickly moved me up to their highest level and never had a proofreader supervising me. (They do review all projects in post-production and send feedback if needed.) We only edit the proceeding or deposition transcript itself, not the cover page, etc.

I am able to listen to a file before I choose to work on it, which is very helpful in selecting files with accents that I’m able to understand. I know that I will be paid the stated amount regardless of the ease or difficulty of the file. The editor works flawlessly and has never deleted any of my work. The company has an online live help channel that is searchable for previous answers to questions. They also have an online style guide that is very clear and easy to follow – one of my favorite things.

I’ve completed over 2500 minutes for Company R and plan to continue to contract for them indefinitely. Naturally – Murphy’s Law -- as soon as I stopped working for Company E, Company R opened the Legal side of the business to any of their contract workers who could pass one exam. This created a situation with too many workers and not enough jobs on several days each week. Next, in June Company R chose to implement dynamic pricing on jobs, so higher-paying files are rare and tend to be more difficult to work on. This caused earnings in general to decrease. My minimum rate is 70 cents per minute. Today I saw quite a few projects at 40 cents; that is not something I would accept.

I enjoy the work greatly, but find that I don’t earn as much as I had hoped. I document my earnings, and they average about $6 to $8 per hour, well below minimum wage. I haven’t worked for this small an amount since the 1970s. However, as a retired person, I appreciate being able to work from home with a flexible schedule. If I were a younger person with a future career in mind, I would pursue certification and work with a different firm.

I’m so pleased to say that my training with TranscribeAnywhere prepared me superbly for jobs in transcription. I have no regrets about completing my training with TA, as I now have a very enjoyable skill to use in working from home. Thank you for following up with me and for your continuing thoughts and support.

After 13 years as the Senior Administrator at a busy funeral home and cemetery office, I found myself yearning for change and contemplating a new direction. The arrival of COVID, coupled with a terminal illness diagnosis for my beautiful mother, became a turning point. While off work and caring for her, we had many discussions about life and happiness. She encouraged me to find a new path and to focus on what brings me joy, rather than settle for something out of obligation.

A life-long lover of language, I've always been an avid reader and occasional writer, with a deep affinity for the written word. I also knew that I wanted more autonomy and control over my time. That led me to discover Proofread Anywhere. After researching the opportunity and confirming its legitimacy, I completed my certification in Proofreading. This opened the door to Transcribe Anywhere, where I completed the General Transcription course and am now on the verge of finishing the Legal Transcription program.

My exam completion has been temporarily delayed -- and for good reason! I recently landed my first freelance opportunity, working with a government agency here in my hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. While my long-term goal is to run my own business, my current focus is on gaining as much experience as possible and continuing to grow in this field.

If you're looking to hone your grammar and learn valuable new skills, I highly recommend the Transcribe Anywhere course. It is filled with detailed lessons and comprehensive practice exams. Beyond the curriculum, the support team behind the scenes provides incredible support and direction. Email inquiries are answered promptly, and the instructors are both patient and encouraging. They genuinely want you to succeed and provide the guidance needed to set yourself up for success.

Not only is the instruction challenging and informative, but after completing the exam, the course is designed to assist you in setting up your own business. That kind of practical knowledge is worth the investment! If you're looking for a new opportunity to challenge yourself and create more autonomy in your working life, I highly recommend completing the Transcribe Anywhere courses. You just never know where life will take you -- but this course is a great place to start!