{"product_id":"professional-interpreter-course-online","title":"Professional Interpreter","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eMaster the skills and knowledge you need to begin a career as a professional interpreter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES230\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\u003eThis course will enable you to develop the skills necessary to use your knowledge of languages to help other people communicate. You'll start by gaining a clear understanding of what interpreting is; the different interpreting techniques, settings, and delivery modes; and the differences between a career in public services interpreting and other language-related fields. You will also receive a thorough grounding in the principles of ethics and professional conduct as they apply to the interpreting field. In addition, you'll learn how to control the communication flow of an interpreting encounter to ensure that all parties are recognized and heard during the meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this solid foundation, the course prepares you for the real world by providing you with practical information to help you gain employment confidently as a public services interpreter. You will also have the option to be listed for free in an employer-searchable directory to jump-start your new career. Once you complete the course, you'll be prepared to embark upon an exciting and rewarding career. As a professional interpreter, you'll often work with immigrants in vulnerable situations, becoming their only communication bridge. You can expect to assist families as they apply for food stamps and Medicaid, help residents set up utility services in a new home, and assist refugees as they complete their applications. You'll find your assignments vary from day to day—sometimes even from hour to hour—and opportunities abound!\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\u003eBecome an effective communicator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster listening skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to transfer information in multicultural situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop interpreting-specific skills such as short-term memory retention, shadowing, note-taking, sight-translation, consecutive interpreting, and more\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\u003eMake a difference in the lives of people in need of communication\/translation services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpend time in rewarding multicultural situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the confidence and skills needed to kick off your career as a public services interpreter\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\u003eHome (Introduction)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning Styles Assessment Exercise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModule 1: Basic Concepts of Language Interpreting \u003col style=\"list-style-type:upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Concepts: What is language interpreting? What is language translation?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContrasting the interpretation and translation tasks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslation and adaptation: Localization and transcreation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does it take to become a professional interpreter?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertificate vs. Certification vs. Professional Licensure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere do interpreters work?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMessage delivery: The techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsecutive interpreting video demonstration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSight translation video demonstration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview Questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOn-Site interpreting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemote and Telephonic Interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTelephonic interpreting, continued\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVideo remote interpreting and video relay interpreting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSight 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Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Office or LibreOffice (not included in enrollment).\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\u003eMust have a high school education (or equivalent) and be bilingual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs part of the program, you will take a spoken language fluency assessment in your 'A' (native) and 'B' (second) languages. Certified testers will have a phone-based conversation with you in your languages, designed to assess your level of fluency on a 1-5 scale. You must achieve at least a level 3 in both languages to pass the course and qualify as an interpreter, requiring full verbal fluency in both. You will have up to three attempts to achieve a level 3 in both languages. Failure to do so will result in not meeting the course requirements, and an incomplete will be issued.\u003c\/p\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\u003eRocío Txabarriaga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocío Txabarriaga, MA is vice president of Content Development and co-founder of the Virginia Institute of Interpreting. She is responsible for course planning, development, validation, and maintenance. Ms. Txabarriaga has over 20 years of experience in language services and international business management ranging from independent consulting to senior executive positions, and business ownership. Her extensive experience spans operations, ISO-quality processes, interpreter recruiting and training, qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, as well as in-depth involvement with several language technology platforms. Ms. Txabarriaga has several degrees, including a master's degree from Monterey Institute of International Studies, has earned many certificates, and speaks five languages fluently. Ms. Txabarriaga is also a NASBITE-Certified Global Business Professional and an accomplished writer and public speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not be certified, but you will have a Certificate of Completion. This means that you can begin working as a professional interpreter, but you cannot say that you are certified. You can say that you are a \"trained\" interpreter. (The situation is similar to someone who has a degree in accounting: The person could work as a bookkeeper, but is not an accountant until passing the CPA exam.) This course gives you the foundation for future specialized coursework in medical and judicial interpreting (certification exams exist in these disciplines in some countries). The difference is, this course will enable you to become a general interpreter just as soon as you complete it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a language test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As part of the program, you will take a spoken language fluency assessment in your 'A' (native) and 'B' (second) languages. Certified testers will have a phone-based conversation with you in your languages, designed to assess your level of fluency on a 1-5 scale. You must achieve at least a level 3 in both languages to pass the course and qualify as an interpreter, requiring full verbal fluency in both. You will have up to three attempts to achieve a level 3 in both languages. Failure to do so will result in not meeting the course requirements, and an incomplete will be issued.\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 six (6) 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 by phone. You can also call us at 1-855-532-7642 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. 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