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BUSINESS INTERPRETER CERTIFICATE TRAINING COURSE

This 6-week Online Business Interpreter Certificate Hybrid Training Program is designed to provide participants with the essential skills to become proficient business interpreters across various professional environments, such as real estate, finance, accounting, sales, marketing, and manufacturing.

We are accepting applications for our 30 hour 6-week Online Business Interpreter Hybrid Training Program that starts on October 21, 2025 and ends on November 25, 2025.

What is a “hybrid” program?

A hybrid course is a training program that integrates live, real-time classes led by instructors with a self-paced, online self-study component, allowing students to benefit from both interactive, scheduled learning and flexible, independent study.

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.

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BUSINESS INTERPRETER CERTIFICATE TRAINING COURSE STRUCTURE

Our hybrid course structure offers a dynamic and flexible learning experience through 2 main components:

1. Live Online Classes:

Live real-time classes with experienced language coaches for 2 hours each week. These interactive classes focus on language interpreting practice and terminology study, tailored to your specific language group.

2. Self-Paced Online Study:

Complement your live classes with flexible, self-directed learning. Access your course materials and assessments to reinforce your knowledge and track your progress at your own pace.

Final Oral and Written Tests (week 7)

At the end of the course students will take final oral and written tests online.

This combination of live interaction and independent self-study allows for a comprehensive understanding of business interpreting.

 

TOTAL COST OF THE PROGRAM:

$390 ($50 registration fee and $340 course fee)

SCHEDULE:

  1. Live classes with instructors once a week on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
  2. Independent self-paced study, which includes studying course materials and completing quizzes to reinforce the learning.

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

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THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN 6 LANGUAGES:

  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Haitian Creole
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

PREREQUISITES:

  • 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

The course is entirely online.
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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.

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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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND BUSINESS INTERPRETER TRAINING COURSE:

  • Bilingual individuals interested in becoming business interpreters;
  • Bilingual individuals working in manufacturing facilities;
  • Bilingual individuals facilitating communication during technical training sessions;
  • Bilingual individuals assisting with OSHA compliance training;
  • Bilingual individuals seeking their business interpreting certificate;
  • Interpreters and translators who want to expand their business vocabulary and develop interpreting skills;
  • Independent interpreters;
  • Interpreters with other interpreting credentials, such as those who have completed the Medical Interpreter Certificate Program, Legal and Court Interpreter Certificate program, Immigration Interpreter Certificate Program or the Community Interpreter Certificate Program.
No business or previous interpreting background is required.

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