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Preparing for Professional Practice in Translation

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Gain the knowledge you need to set you apart

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Actionable steps to implement straightaway

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There is more to being a successful freelance translator than just being an excellent linguist. To succeed, you also need to know how to run a business, develop good client relationships and conduct yourself professionally.

Course length: approximately 5 hours, which can be logged as CPD hours.

Who is this course for?

  • Translators and interpreters at their start of their careers

Whether you are completing your translation studies and need to know where to start when it comes to setting up your freelance business; you have been working in-house for an agency and are ready to change direction, or you have already been working for a couple of years and now feel that you need some additional guidance to embed good professional practices, then this course is for you.

What will I learn?

This course is designed to give you core business skills, including:

  • How to set up your business
  • Managing clients
  • Handling your finances
  • Business planning and pricing
  • Marketing and networking

How will I learn?

This course is split into 7 modules, each of which takes roughly 45 minutes to complete. There are a variety of teaching techniques in the course, including self-assessments, action plans, checklists, reading and videos, all of which can be completed at the pace that suits you best.

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£99 + VAT

 

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£159 + VAT

Includes six months' FREE Affiliate membership of ITI
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All seven modules provided nuggets of information which will assist me develop my new career. The information was presented in a clear and logical manner, and good examples and appropriate links illustrated relevant aspects, or enabled further learning.

Ellena Fox

Preparing for Professional Practice in Translation comprises seven modules, each covering a topic that is essential for success.

Module 1: Understanding the translation profession Module 1: Understanding the translation profession

In this first module you’ll learn about the global translation profession, the opportunitites it offers and the threats it faces.

Module 2: Setting up your business Module 2: Setting up your business

Find out about what's involved in setting up your business including business structures, tax, working from home, equipment you will need, and terms of business.

Module 3: Working within the profession Module 3: Working within the profession

Broaden your understanding of the translation profession and learn about getting over the no-experience barrier, the different types of clients you can work with, plus other related career opportunities.

Module 4: Making yourself stand out Module 4: Making yourself stand out

In this module, you will find out how to make yourself stand out from the crowd by making the most of your skills, knowledge and experience.

Module 5: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Learn about the importance of CPD. Find out how to set your personal goals and to record and evaluate your achievements, and how regular CPD will benefit you.

Module 6: Business planning and pricing Module 6: Business planning and pricing

Crucial to any business, in this module you'll learn about different ways to price your services and how to create a business plan.

Module 7: Marketing and networking Module 7: Marketing and networking

The final module focuses on how to market yourself effectively to different types of clients to get your freelance business off to a flying start.
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Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
  • Rigorously assessed for content quality, structure and learning outcomes.
  • Ensures the course meets high educational and professional standards.
  • Assurance of quality and money well spent.