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Professional Translator

Professional Translator

$2682 per person

Learn professional translation skills in English and Spanish and prepare for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam in this comprehensive course.

The demand for skilled Spanish translators is skyrocketing as our world becomes more interconnected. With our dynamic Spanish translator certification course, you will acquire the essential skills to thrive in a career as an English/Spanish translator.

This translator certification course will equip you with the necessary expertise for career success and prepare you for the highly esteemed American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam. Whether you are new to the translator and interpreter field or seeking to expand your skill set in a related industry, completing an ATA-certified course can open exciting new opportunities and enhance your professional prospects.

Note: If you possess a bachelor’s degree in translation, English, or Spanish, you will find this course suitable for preparing to take the ATA exam. If you are a candidate with a degree in other domains, this course serves as an introduction to the field of professional translation.

This online translation course focuses on the art of seamlessly translating written messages from English into Spanish and vice versa. Dive deep into the intricacies of translation, learning invaluable techniques to eliminate linguistic interference, maintain grammatical structure, and provide cross-cultural localization.

These skills will enable you to bridge language barriers and convey meaning with precision and cultural sensitivity—helping you achieve career success and stand out to future employers!

What you will learn

  • Become a master in translating both English and Spanish, equipping yourself with the language skills necessary for a successful career as a professional translator
  • Learn the art of transferring grammatical structures accurately, ensuring that the meaning and integrity of the original message are maintained in the translated text
  • Develop the keen ability to identify and filter potential interferences in the original message, allowing you to provide localized and properly structured written translations
  • Gain a deep understanding of cross-cultural differences that can impact the transfer of written messages, enabling you to navigate cultural nuances and ensure effective communication across languages
  • Master the art of achieving proper grammatical and lexical cohesion in your translations, ensuring that the translated text flows naturally and coherently
  • Develop the necessary skills to excel in translating spoken interactions

How you will benefit

  • Launch your career as an English/Spanish translator with confidence
  • Prepare for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam
  • Provide professional translation services with expertise and precision
  • Master the art of translating between English and Spanish

 

Self-paced | 9 Months Access | 100 Course Hours
Career Training
Language
  • Included
    Badge
    Certificate of Completion
    Self-paced
  • Not Included
    College Credits
    Exam Voucher
    National Certification
1
Principles of Translation
  1. Identification of potentially awkward transfers into Spanish
  2. Explanation of the various tools to filter any potential interference into Spanish.
  3. Class activities – Translation of selected passages into Spanish
  4. Interactive activities into Spanish
  5. Proper usage of Spanish grammar
  6. How prepositions change meaning in the transfer into Spanish
  7. Identification of potentially awkward transfers into English
  8. Comprehension of the message taking into account cross cultural differences
  9. Translation protocol – Abbreviations and proper nouns
  10. Class activities – Translation of selected passages into English
  11. Interactive activities into English
  12. Proper usage of English grammar
  13. Prepositions and how they can change the message into English.
2
Advanced Translation Skills – From Spanish into English
  1. General aspects of translations
  2. Equivalence at word level and False Cognates
  3. Context and translation
  4. False Cognates – Forms and function in language and translation
  5. Proofreading
  6. Genres in translation
  7. Types of meaning – expressive, connotative, attitudinal
  8. Translating spoken interactions
  9. Language and culture – cross cultural differences
  10. Class activities
  11. Interactive activities
3
Advanced Translation Skills – From English into Spanish
  1. Typical mistakes made by non-trained translators in the transfer into Spanish
  2. Prepositions and their impact on the transfer into Spanish
  3. Proper grammatical transfers into Spanish
  4. Translation of literary material into Spanish
  5. Ambiguity and redundancy
  6. Modulation
  7. Transposition
  8. Style and protocol in the transfer of abbreviations and proper noun
  9. Class activities
  10. Interactive activities
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The Four Seasons
Since it's a great start to any conversation, this lesson will teach you how to discuss the weather in Spanish. You'll also learn about the seasons and the months of the year. We'll look at a few more fun phrases and practice with more speed drills.

Requirements

Hardware Requirements:
  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 12 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements: The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Prerequisites: You should have a formal education of at least two years at the university level in both languages. You should also be familiar with using a personal computer in a Windows or Mac environment. If you hold a bachelor's degree in English, Spanish, or Translation, you will find the translation program a suitable resource to prepare for the ATA exam. Those with a bachelor's degree in other areas should view the translation program as an essential first step toward their goal of taking the ATA examination. Certification Requirements: While not mandatory, most translators seeking certification will have a relevant degree or significant experience in translation. There are no formal educational requirements to sit for the exam, but a bachelor's degree in translation studies is often considered beneficial. To register for the exam, one must be a member of the American Translators Association. The exam is taken under proctor supervision to ensure integrity.