BUSINESS INTERPRETER CERTIFICATE TRAINING COURSE

This 45-hour 7-week Online Business Interpreter Certificate Training Program was developed to enable participants to become competent business interpreters working in various business settings, including the following fields: finance, accounting, marketing, business administration, real estate, international business, and government affairs.

We are accepting applications for our 45 hour 7-week Online Business Interpreter Training Session that starts on February 3, 2025 and ends on February 28, 2025.

 

Space in the training program is limited and is filling up quickly, so we recommend early registration. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the course is full.

BUSINESS INTERPRETER CERTIFICATE TRAINING COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of 2 parts: Theory and Practice.

The course will have 2 classes a week for 6 weeks and the final oral and written tests during week 7.

Class 1 (2 hours/week): Fundamentals of Business interpreting, Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice (with the lead Instructor)

Class 2 (2 hours/week): Language (interpreting) practice in language groups (with language coaches)

 Final Oral and Written Tests (week 7)

TOTAL COST OF THE PROGRAM:

$800 ($50 non-refundable registration fee plus $750 course fee)

SCHEDULE:

Mon (6.30 pm - 8.30 pm) & Wed (6.30 pm - 8.30 pm) EST

PLEASE NOTE: All the times on our site are indicated in EST (Eastern Standard Time)

LANGUAGES:

Arabic,
Chinese,
Haitian Creole,
Portuguese,
Russian,
Spanish

WHO SHOULD ATTEND BUSINESS INTERPRETER TRAINING COURSE:

Bilingual individuals interested in becoming Business interpreters.
No business or previous interpreting background required.

HOW TO REGISTER:

STEP 1
Register online and pay $50 non-refundable registration fee online to reserve a seat in the course

STEP 2
A language coach will contact you by email or by phone to schedule a 15-min phone Language Assessment Test with you. All the tests are usually scheduled 2 weeks before the course starts.

STEP 3 
If you pass the test you will need to Pay your course fee online.  

 

PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is not valid without the $50 registration fee.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST:

1. Be bilingual in English and another language.
2. Register online to reserve a seat in the course
3. Pay your $50 Registration Fee
4. Pass the Language Assessment Pre-Test

REQUIRED SUPPLIES:

• Computer with a reliable internet connection.
• Computer microphone and speakers. A headset is strongly recommended to complete assignments.
• Download free version of Zoom
• Textbooks which you can buy online yourself. See our Reading List >>>

PRE-TEST:

To be accepted into the program, applicants must pass an Oral Language Assessment Pre-Test and demonstrate fluency and literacy skills in English and the target language.
All the tests are usually scheduled 2 weeks before the course starts.

COURSE FEE:

If accepted, participants are required to submit the course fee and signed Student Participation Agreement prior to the first class. You can pay with a check, credit card or cash.

PREREQUISITES TO BECOMING A BUSINESS INTERPRETER:

• • Fluency and proficiency in written and oral English;
• • Fluency and proficiency in at least one other language besides English;
• • High School diploma or equivalent;
• • Successful completion of language assessment Pre-test;
• • Ability to communicate effectively.

COURSE LOCATION (subject to change):

The course is entirely online.

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about our Interpreter Training Programs.

If you have any questions regarding our Interpreter Training Programs, please contact our Student Support Team at:
Phone: (617) 277-1990
Email: support@interpretertrain.com

Mailing Address:
Interpreter Training Programs
Student Support Team
2001 Beacon Street, Suite 105
Boston, MA 02135