Translation & Interpretation   

Are you bilingual and interested in learning about our Translation and Intepretation classes and certificate program? Join this FREE Info Session to learn what to expect in these classes, and bring any questions you might have.

This Info Session is designed for bilinguals (or multilinguals), and anyone who is currently learning another language and interested in becoming and translator and/or interpreter. No prior knowledge of translation and interpretation is required.

Hosted online on Zoom, this Info Session requires that you have internet connection and access to a personal device with webcam and microphone in order to participate. Please register in advance. We look forward to seeing you!
 

Class Overview

Interested in the field of translation and interpretation? Develop essential skills in terminology research and glossary building to provide accurate and consistent translation and interpreting services. 

Learn how to create a unique glossary of terms for every client, project, industry -- and for building your own professional tool kit. Discover the best way to manage glossaries you create, while exploring other options using translation memory (TM) tools to increase your workflow and efficiency in any language-service project. We will explore online references and tools to support your work.

By improving your research skills, you can also save time and energy, increasing your productivity and profitability as a language services provider. Don’t waste your precious hours wondering which term would go better in a specific context anymore!

This class is part of our Translation and Interpretation Certificate Program.

Learning Objectives

• Know the difference between a glossary and a termbase
• Understand the importance of terminology management
• Efficiently create and use a custom/unique terminology management system with Word and/or Excel
• Develop essential knowledge and skills of how to obtain specialized terminology lists and data online
• Use online references and tools (e.g. bookmarks, links, search engines, etc.)
• Advance research skills in highly specialized subjects such as legal, medical, international business, politics, etc.  

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and the ability to comprehend English and another spoken language at an educated near-native level. Successful completion of Translation and Interpretation: Basics is strongly recommended.

• People who are bilingual or multilingual who are pursuing work as a professional translator or interpreter
• Anyone who would like to start their own freelance business in the translation and interpretation industry 
• Future translators and interpreters who would like to increase the efficiency and productivity in this work
• No previous translation and/or interpretation experience is required 

Class Overview

This is the essential course for anyone interested in becoming a professional translator or interpreter, and for people who work with them. In this beginning class, you will learn the basics of the translation of interpretation field.

Explore topics such as the roles of translators and interpreters, the process of translation and interpretation, different types of translation and interpretation services, important terms and concepts, and more. Explore the differences between machine translation, machine assisted translation, and computer aided translation tools. Become familiar with the field and prepare yourself for further study in translation and interpretation. 

This class is a great place to start to explore or begin an exciting career! It is part of our Tranlsation and Interpretation Certificate Program.

This class can also be a great way to learn about the field from a related role, if you work with translators and interpreters. 

Learning Objectives

• Define the difference between translation and interpretation
• Describe general knowledge, skills and abilities of translators and interpreters
• Know different types of translation and interpreting services
• Understand the important roles of professional translators and interpreters
• Be familiar with local and national professional membership organizations
• Understand the process of translation and interpretation
• Know the concepts of consecutive interpretation, simultaneous interpretation, and sight translation
• Analyze tone and register, and linguistic difficulties in written texts and spoken languages
   

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and the ability to comprehend English and another spoken language at an educated near-native level. 

• People who are bilingual or multilingual who would like to pursue a career as a professional translator or interpreter
• Anyone who understands another language at a very advanced level (near native to educated native level)
• People who work with professional translators and interpreters
• No previous translation and/or interpretation experience required

Class Overview

How often do you think about ethical considerations for translators and interpreters? In this class, you will have the opportunity to explore some of the most discussed and important concerns and code of ethics on a personal and industry level. 

Learn about best business practices in this industry suh as understanding ethical issues, confidentiality, conflicts of interest and how to resolve challenges. Find out about business practices such as developing and maintaining relationships in the industry, marketing, finding a job, and determining your fees.

This class is part of our Translation and Interpretation Certificate Program.

Become more familiar with the field and prepare yourself for the further study in translation and interpretation!

Learning Objectives

• Recognize and understand code of ethics provided by professional organizations in the industry
• Find the best possible solutions for ethical concerns and challenges on a personal level 
• Understand confidentiality, and conflicts of interest
• Know how to determine fees
• Be familiar with the best and common business practice as a professional translator and interpreter
• Know how to find and connect with translation/interpreting service agencies for future business opportunities
• Build strategies and plan to start and market yourself as a professional translator and interpreter
• Know how to maintain constructive business relationships with business partners in the translation and interpretation industry

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and the ability to comprehend English and another spoken language at an educated near-native level. Successful completion of Translation and Interpretation: Basic is strongly recommended. No previous translation and/or interpretation experience required.  

• People who are bilingual or multilingual who wish to become a professional translator or interpreter
• Anyone who would like to start their own freelance business in the translation and interpretation industry

Class Overview

Gain an introduction to the basic technology tools used in translation and interpretation and learn how to work with them. 

In this class, you will be able to use one of the most common computer assisted translation (CAT) tools, and experience how to process translation professionally and efficiently. You will also have the opportunity to explore technology tools used for interpreting services. 

Discover the effects and impacts that technologies like machine-translation software (not to be confused with computer-aided translation tools) have on translators and interpreters in the today’s industry. By familiarizing yourself with translation and interpretation specific technologies, you will be prepared for futher studies in translation and interpretation, as well as future work.

This class is part of our Translation and Interpretation Certificate Program.

No textbook is required.

Learning Objectives

• Have basic knowledge between machine translation (MT) and CAT, and understand the differences
• Know how to deal with different type of document formats
• Be familiar with different types of technologies for interpreters
• Know how to use one of the most common basic CAT tools
• Understand the process of translation and interpreting services with technologies
• Know how to utilize translation memory
• Analyze and explore the effect by MT  in today’s industry

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and the ability to comprehend English and another spoken language at an educated near-native level. Successful completion of Translation and Interpretation: Basics is strongly recommended. 

• People who are bilingual or multilingual who are interested in becoming a professional translator or interpreter
• Anyone who knows a second language at a very advanced level (nearly native to educated native level)
• People who work with professional translators and interpreters yet have never used the specific technology, and would like to become more familiar
• Students who have successfully completed our Translation and Interpretation: Basics class
• No previous translation and/or interpretation experience is required