Free 40-Lesson Online Theory Course
Learn Platinum Steno Theory. Free.
Complete all 40 theory lessons online at your own pace. Every class video, readback, theory test, and test review is available without a membership or course-access fee. Lesson 1 also includes posture instruction. Watch the complete theory curriculum here on Platinum Steno.
$0 to complete the video course.Printable study materials are optional supplements, not a requirement.
Optional study materials
Free videos. Optional reference materials when they help.
The complete Platinum Steno Theory video course remains free. Optional supplemental materials are available only when they are useful to you: Individual Lesson PDFs as you progress, the discounted All 40 Lesson PDFs set, and the NCRS Theory Dictionary. The NCRS Theory Dictionary is only needed by students using compatible realtime/CAT software, such as Case CATalyst. It is an RTF dictionary file that is imported into the software and is not required to complete the theory course.
Free Lesson 1 Study PDF$2.00 USD Individual Lesson PDF (Lessons 2-40)$50.00 USD All 40 Lesson PDFs$10.00 USD NCRS Theory Dictionary
Optional supplemental downloads
NCRS Theory DictionaryRTF dictionary for compatible realtime/CAT software such as Case CATalyst. Not required for the course.
All 40 Lesson PDFsSave $30 versus purchasing the 40 Individual Lesson PDFs separately
Theory Lesson 1Lesson 1
Optional Printable Study PDFThe optional Lesson 1 study material is provided free as a sample of what is included with the printable study PDFs for later lessons.
Posture Video
Class Video
Readback Video
Theory Lesson 2Lesson 2
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Readback Video
Theory Lesson 3Lesson 3
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Theory Lesson 4Lesson 4
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Theory Lesson 5Lesson 5
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Theory Test - Lessons 1-5
Test Review - Lessons 1-5
Theory Lesson 6Lesson 6
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Readback Video
Theory Lesson 7Lesson 7
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Theory Lesson 8Lesson 8
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Theory Lesson 9Lesson 9
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Theory Lesson 10Lesson 10
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Theory Test - Lessons 6-10
Theory Lesson 11Lesson 11
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Theory Lesson 12Lesson 12
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Theory Lesson 13Lesson 13
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Theory Lesson 14Lesson 14
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Theory Lesson 15Lesson 15
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Theory Test - Lessons 11-15
Theory Lesson 16Lesson 16
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Theory Lesson 17Lesson 17
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Theory Lesson 18Lesson 18
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Theory Lesson 19Lesson 19
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Theory Lesson 20Lesson 20
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Theory Test - Lessons 16-20
Theory Lesson 21Lesson 21
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Theory Lesson 22Lesson 22
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Theory Lesson 23Lesson 23
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Theory Lesson 24Lesson 24
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Theory Lesson 25Lesson 25
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Theory Test - Lessons 21-25
Theory Lesson 26Lesson 26
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Theory Lesson 27Lesson 27
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Lesson 27 QA Video
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Theory Lesson 28Lesson 28
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Theory Lesson 29Lesson 29
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Theory Lesson 30Lesson 30
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Theory Test - Lessons 26-30
Theory Lesson 31Lesson 31
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Theory Lesson 32Lesson 32
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Theory Lesson 33Lesson 33
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Theory Lesson 34Lesson 34
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Theory Lesson 35Lesson 35
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Theory Test - Lessons 31-35
Theory Lesson 36Lesson 36
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Theory Lesson 37Lesson 37
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Theory Lesson 38Lesson 38
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Theory Lesson 39Lesson 39
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Theory Lesson 40Lesson 40
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Theory Lesson
Theory Lesson 40 Readback
Theory Final Exam
After Theory: Build Speed
Keep practicing at the speed that is right for you.
When you are ready for speedbuilding, visit the Platinum Steno YouTube channel for dictation and practice material designed for students working across a wide range of speeds. Use it alongside the theory library to build accuracy, endurance, and speed over time.
Visit the Speedbuilding Library on YouTubePractice material for all speeds