Overview Who is it for? This course is designed for new or recent entrants to the Public Service Interpreting industry. It is aimed at all freelance or practising interpreters or linguists with the specified competence in at least two languages (one of them English) who want to develop their professional skills and knowledge as Public…
CPD Hours: 1 Cost: free What is it? This course explains what Continual Professional Development is, where to get it and its benefits Who is it for? All translators What is the benefit? Learn about professional development and what it can be used for Register/login
CPD Hours: 1 Cost: £free What is it? An overview of the main features found in translation memory packages and looks at the advantages and disadvantages of translation memory Who is it for? All translators What is the benefit? Gain an understanding of how translation memory works and how to use it effectively Register/login
What is it? Developed in collaboration with South London and Maudsley, Barnet, Enfield and Harringate and Camden and Islington Mental Health Trusts. Introduces mental health, explains the different types and their treatments, covers situations which you may interpret in and explains your role and responsibilities. Who is it for? SLAM Mental Health Trust want all…
What is it? This course gives information about what to expect when you are working in Over The Phone interpreting for our partner, thebigword. Includes essential information about what calls are likely to be received and the expectations on customer service delivery. Who is it for? US ‘Over the Phone’ interpreters What is the benefit?…
What is it? What an Interview Under Caution is in relation to DWP benefit fraud and how to interpret during an interview under caution Who is it for? All Interpreters What is the benefit? Know what is involved in DWP interpreting and prepare for the tasks Register/login
CPD Hours: 1 Cost: £free What is it? This course shares helpful tools used by interpreters all over the world to manage their day, work out travel arrangements and more Who is it for? All Interpreters What is the benefit? Learn about and utilise tools to help you with your day to day tasks Register/login
CPD Hours: 1 Cost: £Free What is it? This course explains what is involved working as a freelancer and gives instructions on essentials such as registering as self-employed, paying tax and getting insured Who is it for? All Interpreters What is the benefit? Learn how to set yourself up as a self employed interpreter Register/login
CPD Hours: 1 Cost: £free What is it? This course explores some of the ways to manage your time and prioritise workload. Who is it for? All linguists What is the benefit? Organise your days better and be more productive Register/login
CPD Hours: 1 Cost: £free What is it? How to respond to difficult people and situations during interpreting assignments. Processes you can utilised when dealing with these difficult situations. Who is it for? All Interpreters What is the benefit? Understand how to behave and respond to difficult situations at work. Register/login
CPD Hours:1 Cost: £free What is it? This course confronts some of the more common challenges of working with different cultures, which differences you may have to overcome and preparing individuals to face these challenges. Who is it for? All Interpreters What is the benefit? Work better with people from different cultures Register/login
Overview Who is it for? The course ‘Confidentiality, Impartiality and Professionalism’, explains the role of confidentiality, impartiality and professionalism in the interpreters line of work. It provides guidelines to work within and the impacts of these on clients and customers. What job is this course applicable to? Freelance face to face Interpreter Freelance Telephone (Over…
