Business Interpreter Training

Business Interpreter Training

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.

 

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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

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.

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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.

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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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