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The degree-level qualification that provides benchmark evidence of practical working-level translation skills and knowledge.
An online course by our AWARD-WINNING trainers.
“The CIOL Qualifications Level 6 (Degree-level) Certificate in Translation (CertTrans) is a qualification thatprovides benchmark evidence of practical working-level translation skills and knowledge. This qualification has been developed with early career translation skills as its focus, with progression opportunities to higher levels of professional translation in mind for those wanting to work as a translator for translation companies or to build a career as a freelance translator.The CertTrans offers the opportunity to acquire a degree-level translation qualification that demonstrates the ability to work in languages, which will also assist those who want to use their written skills in international organisations worldwide.” - CIOLQ
THIS online COURSE:
Learn Degree-level translation skills and monitor your progress with proofread Translation Practices.
Receive an official Diploma (essential for most UK Public Sector work).
The essential preparatory course you need before you sit the CIOLQ CertTrans exam.
Enrol on this course if you…
Want to focus on written Translation rather than verbal Interpreting.
Would like to formalise your translation capability with an official Diploma, or accredited Qualification.
Would like to be a Translator for companies or to build a career as a freelance Translator.
IF YOU FEEL THAT A Master’s DEGREE-LEVEL TRANSLATION COURSE IS MORE SUITABLE FOR YOU,
TAKE A LOOK AT THE DipTRANS >
CertTrans ONLINE Course Information :
Brief Overview:
20 Online Modules, written by our award-winning course writers.
43 Online Exercises - including 8 Translation Practices worth £632.
176 Resources - further reading, books, articles, links, videos, etc.
A LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentor Session (read more below) worth £79.99.
Comprehensive CIOLQ CertTrans Examination Guide for all Units (01, 02 and 03) worth £29.
Diploma upon course completion; essential for most UK Public Sector work.
24/7 access for 12 months.
EXPAND SECTIONS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COURSE AND EXAM SPECIFICS :
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LEVEL 6 (Degree level / equivalent)
COURSE START DATE : There is no set start date - you can start whenever you like! You can start and study on the course any time, to suit your schedule. There are no set sessions, meaning that you can study whenever suits you - you simply log in and go! Only Mock Exams and sessions with your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ (see below) need to be scheduled.
FORMAT OF COURSE : All courses are studied online (elearning). After purchase, you will have password-protected access to your course on our learning platform. You will be able to keep track of how far you have got and return to this whenever you wish.
LENGTH OF COURSE : 24/7 access for a whole 12 months via our online training platform.
NUMBER OF MODULES: 20
NUMBER OF EXERCISES: 43
NUMBER OF RESOURCES: 176
Expected Hours of Study (Average): 80 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) recommended by the CIOLQ (plus self-study)
Enrolment Fee: £599
Payment Options: Buy in full or buy-now-pay-later (see below)
COURSE CONTENT
The course content is split into 20 Modules, each covering a different area of study created specifically with the CIOLQ CertTrans examination (and real-life practice) in mind, including: Examination Guide, Translation Techniques, Research Skills & Pre-Translation Analysis, Decoding and Encoding, Internet Research Guide, Working as a Professional Translator and much more...Your CertTrans Course includes:
20 Online Modules (extensive written instruction / information on the subject matter; written module content covering practical translation techniques and theory of translation).
43 Exercises
Exercise types include Analysis, Glossary-Building, Research, Note-Taking and more
Includes 8 Translation Practices in your language pair (3 of which are CIOLQ Past Exam Papers if AR / DE / EN / ES / FR / ZH). These are proofread by your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ and additional feedback and guidance is provided.
4 x General (Unit 01) including one CIOLQ Past Exam Paper if AR / DE / EN / ES / FR / ZH. Other languages will be provided with replica exam rubric content.
2 x Business & Commercial (Unit 02) including one CIOLQ Past Exam Paper if DE / EN / ES / FR / ZH. Other languages will be provided with replica exam rubric content.
2 x Government & Public Service (Unit 03) including one CIOLQ Past Exam Paper if AR / DE / EN / ES / FR / ZH. Other languages will be provided with replica exam rubric content.
Final Assessment
176 Resources - further reading, books, articles, links, videos, etc.
A Mentor Session (via video) with your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ (read more in the LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ section below).
Comprehensive CIOLQ CertTrans Examination Guide for all Units (01, 02 and 03).
UPON COMPLETION / CERTIFICATION
You will receive a Diploma upon course completion; essential for most UK Public Sector work. -
ELIGIBILITY
Students are expected to have a high command of their second language (between CEFR C1-C2 level), as well as an excellent command of their first language.Test your language proficiency and find your CEFR level, HERE >>
NOT SURE WHICH TRANSLATION LEVEL YOU ARE AT?
We completely understand that you may not be sure whether you are at Degree-level (CertTrans) or Master’s Degree-level (DipTrans). For this reason, if you choose the CertTrans and then realise that you are at DipTrans level, we are happy to offer a £150 discount off the DipTrans, if you enrol within 2 months of completing the CertTrans. All you have to do is contact us when you finish the CertTrans and we’ll send you a discount code. -
As this is a UK course, the content is written in English. This online course is available for any language combination / pair.
Content is specifically dictated by the CIOLQ exam and real-life requirements.
9 of the Modules cover non-language specific subject matters, such as Translation Techniques, Back Translation and Revision & Exam Preparation.
10 of the Modules are specific to your language pair (which we'll ask you to confirm upon enrolment). These are the Translation Practices and your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentor session.
You also have the option to buy additional language-specific support, such as Translation Practices, LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentor sessions, Mock Exams and Exam Prep Bundles (see below).
Our pool of qualified, experienced linguists is extensive, hence why we are able to offer this course in any language pair.
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When you enrol, our team looks at your profile, language pair etc, and hand-picks an appropriate LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ for you, who is advantageous for your development.
Your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ:
Understands (and works in) the same language/s as you
An experienced, accomplished, professional linguist working on Level 6-equivalent assignments
Up to date with contemporary techniques, vernacular and requirements
Academically proficient in their area of expertise
Familiar with the CertTrans requirements, examination and what you are going to encounter
Friendly, forthcoming and looking forward to working with you
Available to support you throughout your time on the course
Your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ will support you in the following ways:
Proofread 8 x Translation Practices, providing detailed examination of your translations, including a report containing feedback and guidance.
Monitor your progression throughout your Translation Practices
A Mentoring Session via video, where you have a unique opportunity to discuss the skills, habits and capabilities of Translation and exam techniques with an experienced professional and to ask the questions you want to ask. In particular, you can discuss the Translation Practices you have already completed, and the comments made by your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ
Read feedback about our LanguagePartnersᵀᴹ here >
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The course and examination are separate. We provide the preparatory course and support options, and the CIOLQ provide the examination. You must liaise separately with us, and the CIOLQ. Payments to us are just for the course / support options. Payment for the exam are made separately to the CIOLQ.
Qualification No.
610/0823/0QUALIFICATION
CertTrans qualification upon passing the CIOLQ examLEVEL 6 (Degree level / equivalent)
The CIOLQ provide the examination for the CertTrans, and this is purchased separately to the course, directly from them. This is separate to the course and the CIOLQ charge separately for this. You can learn more on our exam page.
The Examination is composed of three units:
Unit 01 (MANDATORY) - General Translation Skills
AND EITHER
Unit 02 - Business & Commercial Translation Skills
Unit 03 - Government & Public Service Translation Skills
ELIGIBILITY / PREREQUISITES
The CertTrans assesses professional translating skills to a graduate/post graduate level but is designed as a professionally applied vocational qualification.There are no set pre-requisites, however, you are strongly advised to ensure prior to registering that your level of linguistic attainment in the source language is at the very least equivalent to an Honours degree or a C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in writing. If you do not possess the recommended linguistic level, you may not pass your assessment.
It is the responsibility of each candidate to assure themselves that they are sufficiently prepared for the assessment, that they are competent in both the source and target languages, that they have good writing skills and that they have the ability to translate at reasonable speed and accuracy to a competent working level.
(CIOLQ)EXAM LANGUAGES
The CIOLQ add new language pairs all the time, and often due to linguist request. If you can’t see your language pair - please ask them! The more linguists that do this, the more likely it is that the language pair will be added to the examination roster.Please visit ciol.org.uk/CertTrans to see what languages the upcoming examinations are held in. Please bear in mind that even if the CIOLQ are not holding an exam in your language pair yet, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Diploma which you can work with.
QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENCIES (from the CIOLQ official website):
This qualification is equivalent to:Degree apprenticeship
Degree with honours - for example bachelor of the arts (BA) hons, bachelor of science (BSc) hons
Graduate certificate / diploma
Level 6 award / certificate / diploma / NVQ
Ordinary degree without honours
RESULTING IN… CERTTRANS BENEFITS:
The CertTrans is qualification regulated by Ofqual and others in the UK from the internationally recognised Awarding Organisation, CIOLQ. It will improve your employability and career prospects.
With it you will be entitled to:
Get paid work where a formal qualification is required
Use the post-nominals CertTrans after your name
Apply to join the Chartered Institute of Linguists as a member
YOUR ENROLMENT OPTIONS
JUST THE COURSE
Enrol on the CertTrans course only (below). This will include the primary course content and support as listed on the course information.
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ADD ON SUPPORT
Choose your course and add on Support (see Translation Practices, Mock Exams and LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring below).
These options are also available standalone.
OR
GRAB A COURSE + SUPPORT BUNDLE
Choose a heavily discounted bundle (below), which includes the course AND support options. Many are tailored to specific exam units.
See CertTrans options below
YOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS
PAY IN FULL
Enrol on your course / support and pay the full enrolment fee.
You’ll get access to everything straight away.
OR
SUBSCRIPTION
Through finance providers Klarna or Clearpay, you can choose to make monthly payments for up to 36 months.
Payments are on subscription, but you’ll get access to everything straight away.
OR
BUY NOW PAY LATER
Split the cost over 3 or 4 interest-free payments, or pay in full in 14 or 30 days.
Payments are spread across a number of months, but you’ll get access to everything straight away.
At checkout you can see all payment options and enter discount / voucher codes.
(REAL!) STUDENT FEEDBACK
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THE BEST OPTION - The CertTrans Big Bundle:
or Just the CertTrans Course:
The discounted CertTrans BIG BUNDLE includes EVERYTHING we offer, and everything you need to study and pass the CIOLQ CertTrans exam, and / or to ensure you are ready for high-level professional assignments:
Full online course (19 modules, 42 exercises including 8 proofread Translation Practices, over 175 resources)
3 x additional Translation Practices (one for each exam unit)
3 x Online Mock Exams (one for each exam unit)
Additional LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring session (via video)
Team support
Worth over £1150. Buy bundle for £999 (pay by instalments available at checkout).
Add on ONLINE CertTrans Support :
Additional TRANSLATION PRACTICE
What’s Translation Practice? Click here to learn more.
GENERAL Unit TP £79 PAPER 01
BUSINESS & COMMERCE Unit TP Paper £79
GOV & PUBLIC SERVICE Unit TP £79
CertTrans Online MOCK EXAMS & LANGUAGEPARTNERᵀᴹ MENTORING (via video)
What’s a Mock Exam? Click here to learn more.
What’s LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring? Click here to learn more.
Unit 1 Mock Exam £79
Unit 2 Mock Exam £79
Unit 3 Mock Exam £79
LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring Session £79
CertTrans ONLINE Exam Prep BUNDLEs :
MORE INFO ABOUT THE CertTRANS
CertTrans compared to the DipTrans
The CIOLQ Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) is the gold standard professional translation qualification offered since 1989. It is set at Level 7 (Master’s level) and taken in around 40 countries annually. The DipTrans is a highly-specialised qualification for established professional translators and is recognised as among the most challenging and respected qualifications within the translating profession. It proves that holders of the qualification possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide translations of the very highest quality.
The CertTrans is set at Level 6 (degree level), shows working-level translation skills and can also be a stepping-stone towards the DipTrans.
NOT SURE WHICH LEVEL OF COURSE TO TAKE?
We completely understand that you may not be sure whether you are at Degree-level (CertTrans) or Master’s Degree-level (DipTrans) - read more below. For this reason, if you choose the CertTrans and then realise that you are at DipTrans level, we are happy to offer a £150 discount off the DipTrans, if you enrol within 2 months of completing the CertTrans. All you have to do is contact us when you finish the CertTrans and we’ll send you a discount code.
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