If you would like to brush up n your skills or learn something new without having to leave your house, then webinars are a great option.  They are also excellent for colleagues who live in more isolated areas with little or no access to in-person workshops or seminars. Before you sign up, be sure to check the system requirements to make sure you have everything you need to participate.

Here are some great upcoming webinars:

1. Corinne McKay’s “Beyond the Basics of Freelancing” promises to be an exciting webinar. Corinne is a highly experienced translator and speaker and the author of the best-selling “How to succeed as a freelance translator.” We highly recommend her presentations. It is Wednesday, January 26, at 12 noon EST.  For more information, please visitCorinne’s website. This webinar is run through GoToWebinar, a top-notch software.
2. Eve Bodeux’s “European Translators: Adapt Your Marketing Materials to Target US-Based Clients” is offered through Proz.com. Eve is also a great speaker and has 15 years’ experience in the localization industry in the Americas, Asia and Europe. The webinar is February 3 at 11 a.m. EST. The cost is $15 and there are still a few seats left. For more information, please visit the education section of Proz.com’s website.

See: Translation Times