About Us

Our Story, Your Future

At SKILLERO, our mission is to make professional growth simple and accessible.

Our name says it all – we are committed to empowering you with the skills, knowledge, and compliance you need to excel in your career. We specialize in on-demand training for Digital Reporters, delivering accessible, high-quality education that supports career growth and raises industry standards.

Our flexible, self-paced courses make it easy to learn anytime, anywhere. From core digital reporting concepts to the latest tools and technologies, our curriculum reflects today’s trends, challenges, and opportunities. Every course is thoughtfully designed by seasoned reporters and legal professionals to help you grow with confidence and succeed in a rapidly evolving field.

As a proud partner of the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT), all SKILLERO courses are AAERT-approved. With us, you’ll gain more than education—you’ll build the skills to shape a stronger future.

Meet Our Team

Brooke Barker
Learning and Development Manager

Brooke is an accomplished Learning and Development leader specializing in designing data-driven learning ecosystems that align business goals with measurable performance outcomes. With expertise spanning instructional design, curriculum development, and organizational learning strategy, she brings an analytical yet creative approach to developing scalable, technology-enhanced training solutions. Brooke has been recognized as part of the Learning Conference’s 2023 30 Under 30 cohort and holds multiple industry certifications, including Microsoft’s PL-200 Functional Consultant. Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, she empowers teams and organizations to learn, adapt, and thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Michelle Baden
Michelle Baden, RPR, FPR, CSR (Former CA & IL), CER, CDR
Senior Reporter Learning & Insights Manager

With more than 22 years of experience in court reporting and over a decade in leadership, Michelle Baden brings exceptional expertise and depth to Skillero. Having covered high-profile trials and mentored countless professionals, she develops every Skillero course with firsthand industry insight and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Michelle ensures each program is practical, relevant, and grounded in the highest standards of accuracy, ethics, and industry excellence, created by a true expert who understands what success looks like in the field.