Government Interpreting Or Public Service Interpreting?
Government Interpreting and Public Service Interpreting training are two of our popular language interpreting courses. At first glance, these interpreter training courses appear similar... if not redundant. And yet, with more careful inspection they could not be more different. On one hand, you have Government Interpreting training which is best for those who aren't afraid of high-stakes language interpreting; especially as the job comes with a lot of responsibility. On the other hand, you have Public Service interpreting which is best for those who want to online interpreter training course is right for you?
What is government interpreting training? What is public service interpreting training?
Government & National Security Interpreter Training Course |
Public Service & Educational Interpreter Training Course |
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Program length & structure: |
6-weeks | 30-hours Hybrid Structure: LIVE instruction + self-study |
7- weeks | 45-hours Standard Structure: LIVE instruction |
Work settings: |
Government agencies, national security offices, legal, diplomatic and federal agencies, immigration, technical document translation | Community service agencies, educational interpreting in settings like schools and universities, non-profits, courts, medical clinics, community outreach, social services, public assistance |
Best for: |
Those who value high-stakes careers & aspire to work in critical environments that require technical skills, specialized vocabulary and precision | Those who are community oriented, with passions for education, immigrant assistance and social service. Requires empathy and cultural competency |
Cost: |
$390 | $890 |
| Hybrid structure offers maximum flexibility. Live classes + self-study = more time to study in your busy schedule.
* Applying for government translator positions may require continued learning |
High-quality trainings that prepare students for real-life scenarios. Interactive classes prepare students for purpose-driven work, like community interpreting work in sectors with urgent employment needs. |
What is public service interpreting training? Who is it best for?
Our Educational & Public Service Interpreting Course prepares graduates for public and community-based language interpreting work. As a result, many public service interpreters find work in their local communities at schools, non-profits, courts, community centers etc. Given the broader nature of the work, our 7-week, 45-hour interpreter training course incorporates more interpersonal skill building like cultural sensitivity and community engagement. Community language interpreters help immigrants, students, families and their communities engage in productive conversations. So this course is really ideal for bilingual adults who want to work in their own communities. By providing language interpreting services, and see the direct impact of their work.
What is government interpreting training? Who is it best for?
Our National Security & Government Interpreting course is designed to prepare students for a high-stakes career. Because working as a government language interpreter requires bilingual adults to have an extensive vocabulary in more than language. After all, you must be able to keep up in conversations regarding diplomatic, military, intelligence and legal conversations. Furthermore, government interpreters must be able to perform in high-pressure situations. In a nutshell, our 6-week, 30-hour language interpreter course prepares students for a bilingual career as a professional government interpreter, ready to work for federal agencies, national security departments, intelligence units and beyond.
What is a "hybrid" course structure?
A "hybrid" course is an innovative way of delivering the high-quality instruction we are known for. But in a way that works for your schedule. Your instructors lead each week off with an in-person lecture just as they normally would in our standard class structure. However, the only difference is you now get more time to complete the rest of your assignments for the week. By structuring class this way class schedules become more flexible, and learning becomes more accessible for adults with other obligations and responsibilities.
Important information about our interpreting training courses:
• We provide interactive interpreting training
Prospective students should understand that all of our online courses are interactive. Interactive interpreter training means that whenever you have class, you are learning from a real instructor in real-time, along with a small-sized group of peers. You should expect immediate feedback, correction and personalized coaching from experienced language interpreters themselves. This is not going to be a standardized and repetitive online course, that requires you to learn from A.I or by watching instruction videos all on your own.
• We do NOT provide an interpreter's license
Because only a state sanctioned office or government recognized entity can issue you an official interpreter license. To even register for your state's interpreting examination, you must prove that you have passed an instruction course. Each entity has different requirements for classroom hours in order to sign up for your licensing exam. You do NOT need to have a license to find language interpreting work, but our certificate courses will satisfy the vast majority if you want to pursue a license.
At the very least, bilingual adults should register for our FREE 1 hour information webinar! Ask all of your questions and get answers! ...Did we mention that it's free?
Our online translator classes are taught by expert instructors ✅ who have real-world experience in their interpreting specialty. They have worked hard to make fully remote online courses that are unique and engaging ✅ using a hands-on approach that is unparalleled by the competition. If you or someone you know is interested in our online Medical Interpreter Training Programs with live instruction✅, our fully remote yet real time classes ✅ are offered in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Somali, Urdu, Ukrainian languages online and onsite.
