Methodology for specialized translations - How to deal with specialized translations?

This course will focus on specializations in translation. You will be explained how to acquire knowledge to specialize in a given industry and how to perform specialized translations, find the right terms, provide quality translations etc.

Training program:

- Why becoming a specialized translator?
- How to specialize in a given industry?
- How to deal with specialized translations?
- What are the translation tools available?

Anyone willing to become a specialized translator.
Specialized translators willing to improve their knowledge about the available online search resources and consistency tools.
Translators in need for a translation methodology to deliver high-quality translations.

This course will teach you the basics to become a specialized translator.
It will give you knowledge about the available online search resources and consistency tools.
It will also provide you with a translation methodology to deliver high-quality translations.

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- Why becoming a specialized translator?
- How to specialize in a given industry?
- How to deal with specialized translations?
- What are the translation tools available?

Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat

Participation fee includes:

• access to webinar session.
• unlimited access to the webinar recording.
• powerpoint slides to remind participants of the key points and lessons learned.
• certificates of attendance.

How do I purchase my spot?

To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer.

After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records.

How do I access the online platform?

72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form.

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Virtual platform system requirements

For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

For Mac®-based Users:

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 – Leopard® or newer
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended)

To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):

• Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
• We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course.

Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly.

Sylvie Mathis    View feedback | View all courses

Bio: Freelance Post-Graduate FrenchTranslator, from Paris 7 University (Jussieu), specialized in medical, business/marketing & insurance (with 12 years in international businesses in US & France and 8 years as a Freelancer in France, Spain & Morocco) University Teacher in specialized translation (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) from Catalan & Spanish > French (previously teaching English in a French university