Learn Professional Translation From Scratch

Learn Professional Translation From Scratch

Course Length: 2 hours of Lectures
Estimated Training time: 4-7 days
Mode of Study: Virtual Sessions (50%), Self Study (30%), Assignments (20%)
Requirements: Computer with Internet connections, Good command of English grammar, MS Office
Terms of Payment: Full Payment to enroll
Cost : $50

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Learn Professional Translation From Scratch is a comprehensive course that will equip you with the right translation skills. In this gig economy, it's important to keep on learning more skills that will make you more marketable in the global market.

The training is through lectures modules and assignments. We have 9 Lectures as follows;

Lecture 1: Introduction & Assignment 1

Lecture 2: Duties of a Translator

Lecture 3: Language Proficiency Criteria

Lecture 4: The Translation Process

Lecture 5: Translation Tools

Lecture 6: How To Use CAT Tools For Translation Projects

Lecture 7: How and Where to Get Translation Jobs

Lecture 8: How To Write A Resume And A Proposal Letter

Lecture 9: Assignment 2: Translation Project

COURSE DELIVERY

The course is structured in lectures. Each covers different topics and skills that you’ll learn. There are CAT tools to download and learn how they can aid in the translation process.

There are also two assignments, of which will be checked and feedback given.

COURSE OUTCOME

1. Understanding the skills required to become a professional translator and what is meant by translation competence

2. Have an awareness of what it means to be a professional translator

3. How to undertake an independent translation research activity

4.  How to evaluate personal language skills

5. How to successfully undertake a translation activity

COURSE BENEFITS

There's an increasing demand of digital skills and competencies by clients in different parts of the global industry. The aim of this course is to teach you how to utilize these skill sets with practical skills that will enable you to start earning an income online.

HOW THE ASSESSMENT IS DONE

At the end of lecture 1 there's an assignment where you will audit your skills. Then at the end of the training, there's also another practical assignment where you will apply the skills that you have learned int eh whole course.

Assessment will be based on assignments completed at the end of the course, you’ll be required to complete a translation activity putting in practice all the skills covered in the course.

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What you will learn

• Learn and understand the skills required to become a professional translator and what is meant by translation competence
• Have an awareness of what it means to be a professional translator
• Undertake an independent translation research activity

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Level: Intermediate Level

Duration: 2.5 hours

Instructor: Shelmith Mwangi