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Important Information

For all courses, please click the Register Now button and submit your registration before the deadlines listed below. You will receive an invoice by email with instructions on how to pay by credit card.

NEW STUDENTS

New students entering the program must start by taking Theory I which starts in September of each year, followed by Theory II in the spring trimester. In addition to tuition, beginning students have to pay for a StenEd Theory pack and have a stenotype machine capable of connecting to a computer to display and upload files by the start of the first class.

GRADES & CERTIFICATION

In compliance with Maryland Higher Education Commission requirements, Baltimore City Community College maintains our program’s records for grade, attendance, completion and certification processing.  This program comes under their Adult Continuing Education Department and is a non-credit course.

CLASS LOCATIONS

Around the world from wherever you are.  Classes are conducted live via Zoom two nights per week for Theory I & II and one night per week for Speed, 7:00-9:00 PM ET

SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS

Completion of the entire program typically takes two to three years with two being the goal. This is a self-paced course once students enroll in Speed Development.  Those who practice every day, complete all the recommended assignments in RTC, attend class regularly, participate in discussion and read-backs will be on track to complete the program in two years or less.

New students are also encouraged to enroll in a free Intro to Steno program through either Project Steno or NCRA’s “A to Z™” prior to enrolling in Theory.  There, you’ll learn how to write the stenotype alphabet, words, and phrases. It also offers the opportunity to make sure pursuing this career is right for you!

Spring 2026 Trimester

If necessary, dates and times are subject to change to go forward with a class. If that happens before the start of a trimester that you have registered and paid for, and you are unable to attend due to that new schedule, you will be refunded the amount paid.

Theory II

January 5 through April 15, 2026
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 PM ET
Classes are held live via Zoom
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Speed Development

January 6 through April 14, 2026
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM ET

Class held live via Zoom Tues, plus two hours per week and more, unlimited open-communication time for discussion and Q&A with teachers as a group and/or one-on-one via the community college’s Canvas program.

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Registration & Payment Deadlines

December 4, 2025; 5:00PM ET

Summer 2026 Trimester

If necessary, dates and times are subject to change to go forward with a class. If that happens before the start of a trimester that you have registered and paid for, and you are unable to attend due to that new schedule, you will be refunded the amount paid.

No Theory this Semester

Speed Development

May 5 through August 10, 2026
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM ET

Class held live via Zoom Tues, plus two hours per week and more, unlimited open-communication time for discussion and Q&A with teachers as a group and/or one-on-one via the community college’s Canvas program.

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Registration & Payment Deadlines

Deadline April 9, 2026; 5:00PM ET

Fall 2026 Trimester

If necessary, dates and times are subject to change to go forward with a class. If that happens before the start of a trimester that you have registered and paid for, and you are unable to attend due to that new schedule, you will be refunded the amount paid.

Theory I

September 2 through December 16, 2026
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 PM ET
Classes are held live via Zoom
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Speed Development

September 3 through December 8, 2026
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 PM ET

Class held live via Zoom Tues, plus two hours per week and more, unlimited open-communication time for discussion and Q&A with teachers as a group and/or one-on-one via the community college’s Canvas program.

REGISTER NOW!

Registration & Payment Deadlines

Deadline August 6, 2026; 5:00PM ET
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