FAQs

About Us (4)

The Transcription Society is a not for profit organisation based in Wales, UK, working on behalf of transcribers worldwide.

We take applications from transcribers located across the globe. We are based in Wales UK, but the transcription industry is global.

We give individual transcribers the opportunity to gain industry recognition for their transcription and audio typing abilities. These are particularly important when applying to companies for work and also when individuals and companies pitch for tenders. Membership of the Transcription Society has been cited as a preference in UK university tenders and it is a straightforward process to complete our online tests.

The separate levels of accreditation are as follows:

  • Transcription Society Accredited – Standard
  • Transcription Society Accredited – Advanced
  • Transcription Society Accredited – Expert

No we don’t. The Transcription Society operates as a trade body to promote good practice and a high level of ethical and professional standards amongst transcribers.

Corporate Membership (3)

Corporate Membership is straightforward and has the following benefits:

  1. Discounted Standard, Advanced and Expert Accreditation rates for 5 or more transcribers.
  2. Regular e-newsletter.
  3. Full rights to use our logo and also our ‘verified transcription company icon’.
  4. One-off payment for 12 months membership. 12 monthly instalments are available.
  5. Recognition of the professional nature of your business for tenders, procurement exercises and increased sales.
  6. Recognition that you have signed up to abide by high professional ethical standards.
  7. Free listing and web links in our online directory of approved transcription companies and accredited individuals.
  8. Free blog feed – we publish your press releases and articles on our website.

Price: £200 for 12 months. Click here to apply.

We give individual transcribers the opportunity to gain industry recognition for their transcription and audio typing abilities. These are particularly important when applying to companies for work and also when individuals and companies pitch for tenders. Membership of the Transcription Society has been cited as a preference in UK university tenders and it is a straightforward process to complete our online tests.

The separate levels of accreditation are as follows:

  • Transcription Society Accredited – Standard
  • Transcription Society Accredited – Advanced
  • Transcription Society Accredited – Expert

Click this link to apply. Membership starts at £25 per annum.

Individual Membership (5)

We don’t publish individual contact details for members with Individual Membership. If you want to get links to your business you need to join as a Corporate Member.

Join The Transcription Society as an individual member. Fill out the form below and we will send you a link for payment. Membership costs just £25 per year.

Benefits of Membership

  • Use of the Transcription Society logo (once we have verified your identity).
  • Access to our Accreditation programme for transcribers.
  • Regular newsletter.
  • Access to additional services and exclusive discounts.

We give individual transcribers the opportunity to gain industry recognition for their transcription and audio typing abilities. These are particularly important when applying to companies for work and also when individuals and companies pitch for tenders. Membership of the Transcription Society has been cited as a preference in UK university tenders and it is a straightforward process to complete our online tests.

The separate levels of accreditation are as follows:

  • Transcription Society Accredited – Standard
  • Transcription Society Accredited – Advanced
  • Transcription Society Accredited – Expert

We only offer accreditation to individual members of the Transcription Society. The costs are as follows:

  • Transcription Society Accredited – Standard – £50
  • Transcription Society Accredited – Advanced – £75
  • Transcription Society Accredited – Expert – £100

To apply for accreditation please join the Transcription Society as an individual. The cost is £25 a year. We offer corporate members a bulk discount for their transcribers who sign up to go through the accreditation process.

Click this link to apply. Membership starts at £25 per annum.

Transcriber Directory (3)

We don’t publish individual contact details for members with Individual Membership. If you want to get links to your business you need to join as a Corporate Member.

The directory is an index of all approved transcribers and transcription companies who are members of The Transcription Society.

You join the Transcription Society as a member, whether this is with Individual or Corporate membership.