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…
Overview Who is it for? The course ‘Unlocking your Emotional Intelligence in Interpreting’, introduces emotional intelligence, explaining what it is the science behind it. Hints and tips on how to use emotional intelligence in life. Although this is relevant to anybody, it has been specifically tailored for linguists. What job is this course applicable to?…
This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of people who are or want to be professional interpreters. It has been developed through collaboration between academic staff at Leeds Metropolitan University and experts at within the Language Service industry, including interpreters and interpreting users. It is delivered entirely on-line through International School of…
What is it? If you are a professional interpreter this course is designed to develop your skills to a higher level and enable you to take on more complicated interpreting work. This course will focus on professionalising and contributing to the industry through research, training, mentoring and networking opportunities. You will also be able to delve…
CPD will help to keep you employable as a professional linguist as well as enable you to progress within your career as you develop new skills and maintain expertise. Ultimately, undergoing CPD is a successful tried and tested career move. As a linguist, evidence of your commitment to progress as a professional through training and…
