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The Business Side of Translation and Interpreting [4 hrs.]


Instructor: Francine Kuipers, Director of Berkeley Language Institute

Date: May 19th, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Fee: $45.00 per person (5% discount for students)

This course is certified by the Judicial Council of California to claim CIMCE credits.

Our 4 hour workshop is an introduction to the business world of translators and interpreters. It covers the following topics:

  • Terminology: translator, transcriber, consecutive and simultaneous interpreter, voice talent, etc.
  • Certifications
  • How to market yourself and network
  • Trade associations
  • Employee vs 'Outside' Contractor
  • Continuing education
  • Cost and turnaround estimates
  • Contracts
  • Protocols
  • Code of ethics

This seminar, conducted in English, applies to anyone interested in becoming a professional translator and/or interpreter.

Sign up now on our registration page to guarantee your seat in this course.

Enrollment is limited!
Berkeley Language Institute
1840 Alcatraz Avenue, Suite F1 Berkeley CA 94703

Phone: 510-655-9469

info@berkeleylanguageinstitute.com