{"product_id":"court-interpreter","title":"Court Interpreter (Spanish\/English)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis online course will teach you the skills needed to sit for the Oral Component of any State Court Interpreting Certification exams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES284\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing for a state Spanish court interpreter certification exam requires rigorous training and practice. This court interpreter training program provides both of these components—along with access to one of the most advanced online interpreting laboratories available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout your court interpreter training, you will be able to practice numerous court cases as if you were in an actual court proceeding. The material presented in each lecture is immediately practiced in the online laboratory to make sure that you are able not only to memorize the transfer of a word or phrase but also are able to interpret as it is required in a court of law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of your court interpreter course, you will have the knowledge needed to interpret in any civil deposition and any other legal proceeding in both criminal and civil jurisdictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn best interpreting techniques - simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand criminal and civil terminology in both Spanish and English and the corresponding transfer into the opposite language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop an understanding of drug, firearm, fingerprint and gang terminology, colloquialisms and slangs, juvenile court terminology, and children's court terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp courtroom protocol and ethics of the court interpreter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the necessary material to sit in a state Spanish court interpreter examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn both the technical and ethical skills required to do the job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess intensive laboratory programs that will allow you to practice your skills and gain experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJump-start your career as a certified state court interpreter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome prepared to take your state's court interpreter certification exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting Criminal Proceedings I \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eArraignment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-trial Hearings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreliminary Hearings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCriminal Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSentencing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgress Reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProbation Violation Hearings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColloquialisms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimultaneous Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsecutive Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCriminal Offenses in the State Jurisdiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting Laboratory Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting Criminal Proceedings II \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMisdemeanors in State Court\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFelonies in State Court\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWaivers and Plea Forms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDUI\/DWI – Driving under the influence\/Driving while intoxicating\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDomestic Violence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrug Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrug Possession cases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirearms Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFingerprint Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGang Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJuvenile Court Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren's Court Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypical Court Proceedings – Misdemeanors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypical Court Proceedings – Felonies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting Laboratory Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSight Translation for Court Interpreters \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of localization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRe-structuring techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquivalent legal structures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterferences – Filtering syntactical and grammatical interferences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStyle in the delivery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExam taking techniques - Objective versus subjective grading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransferring of low, regular and high register documents into the opposite language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormal criminal and civil vocabulary and the equivalent transfer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting Laboratory Practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard. You should be comfortable in a Windows or Mac environment, and have the ability to launch and close activities. You must speak English and Spanish fluently. There is no requirement regarding formal education in either Spanish or English. However, you must be able to speak English and Spanish without any hesitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program is designed to meet the educational requirements to apply for professional licensure or certification in all states.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach state's licensure or certification authority is responsible for establishing the requirements for professional licensure or certification in its state. Completing this program does not guarantee professional licensure or certification. Eligibility may also depend on factors like work experience, professional examinations, passing a background check, and other criteria. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority to confirm the requirements for licensure or a certificate in the state where they live, work, or intend to live or work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNestor Wagner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestor Wagner is a certified Court and Medical Interpreter who has been teaching interpreting courses since 1990. He has the highest pass rate of certified court interpreters in the nation. He has published several books in the interpreting community. Mr. Wagner is involved in the examination process for Immigration Interpreters and Analytical Linguists. He participates as speakers in national and international conferences on Criminal, Civil and Immigration Court terminology, advanced interpreting skills, and localization in the transfer of legal and non-legal terminology. Mr. Wagner holds a Master degree from the University of Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average salary of a court interpreter\u003c\/strong\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for court interpreters in the U.S. is $78,267, with top earners making as much as $100,000.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this course prepares you for any State certification exam as a Spanish Court Interpreter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive nine (9) months to complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I get more information about this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the \"Contact Us\" form.\u003c\/p\u003e Related Courses Federal Court Interpreter \u003cbr\u003e CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM $2635.00 USD https:\/\/careertraining.ed2go.com\/aeap\/training-programs\/federal-court-interpreter\/ LEARN MORE \u003ci class=\"fa fa-calendar ed-cat-week\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e9 Months \u003ci class=\"fa fa-clock-o ed-cat-week\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e200 Course Hours Medical Interpreter (Spanish\/English) \u003cbr\u003e CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM $2995.00 USD https:\/\/careertraining.ed2go.com\/aeap\/training-programs\/medical-interpreter\/ LEARN MORE \u003ci class=\"fa fa-calendar ed-cat-week\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e9 Months \u003ci class=\"fa fa-clock-o ed-cat-week\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e200 Course Hours Professional Translator \u003cbr\u003e CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM $2682.00 USD https:\/\/careertraining.ed2go.com\/aeap\/training-programs\/professional-translator\/ LEARN MORE \u003ci class=\"fa fa-calendar ed-cat-week\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e9 Months \u003ci class=\"fa fa-clock-o ed-cat-week\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e100 Course Hours You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hope Training Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47318461415612,"sku":"_GES284","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/1391\/6860\/files\/GES284.jpg?v=1787604577","url":"https:\/\/shop.videogamepalooza.org\/products\/court-interpreter","provider":"Video Game Palooza","version":"1.0","type":"link"}