Certificate in Translation (CertTrans)

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18 Jul

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The CertTrans is THE Translation Degree equivalent FOR linguists WANTING A CAREER AS A TRANSLATOR.

Online course by our AWARD-WINNING trainers, available for all language pairs.
Comprehensive teachings of translation techniques.
8 marked Translation Practices (comprehensive feedback provided), exercises, external resources and a live LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentor Session via video.
Preparation course for the CIOL CertTrans exam (run separately) - includes content on the 3 exam units (General Translation, Business & Commercial Translation and Government & Public Service Translation).

PROCESS :

Enrol (below) and study the course online.
After completing the course and passing the online Final Course Assessment, you will receive a completion certificate.
After completion, you may choose to take the CertTrans exam (successful passing of which awards an Ofqual-recognised qualification), by registering directly with CIOL Qualifications (read more here ➚). This course is a recognised preparation course for the CIOLQ CertTrans exam and support for the exam is available separately (see below).

“WE’RE HERE FOR YOU.

We are a team of real people, based in Sheffield, UK (not just an online company). Although our courses are online, we constantly liaise with our students via video and telephone calls and email. We’re also delighted to meet our students when they sit exams at our centre. If you need anything before or during your training with us, simply get in touch!”

Eileen, Founder of linguisttraining.com

The CertTrans ONLINE Course INCLUDES :

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW

Level : Level 6 (Degree equivalent). Is this course right for your language level? Check here ➚

COURSE (run by linguisttraining.com)

COURSE Assessment Type
Self-Assessment and Final Test.

COURSE Ofqual Accreditation
None

EXAM (run separately by CIOL)

EXAM Assessment Type : CIOLQ CertTrans Exam. Learn more ➚

EXAM Ofqual Accreditation
Level 6 Ofqual-regulated, nationally recognised qualification (You must pass the CIOLQ exam to receive the accredited qualification).

MODULE 1 : Overview of the CertTrans Course
MODULE 2 : Comprehensive CIOLQ CertTrans Examination Guide for all Units (01, 02 and 03) worth £29.
MODULE 3 : Translation Techniques
MODULE 4 : General Translation Skills - Unit 01 Introduction (Translation Practice 01)
MODULE 5 : Reading & Reference Materials (Translation Practice 02)
MODULE 6 : Reflective Writing & Research
MODULE 7 : Translation Approach
MODULE 8 : Research Skills & Pre-Translation Analysis (Translation Practice 03)
MODULE 9 : Translator's Notes
MODULE 10 : Awareness of Culture (Translation Practice 04)
MODULE 11 : Comprehension & Related Skills (Decoding)
MODULE 12 : Business & Commercial Translation Skills - Unit 02 Introduction (Translation Practice 05)
MODULE 13 : Transferring Information to the TL (Encoding) (Translation Practice 06)
MODULE 14 : Government & Public Service Translation Skills - Unit 03 Introduction (Translation Practice 07)
MODULE 15 : Revision & LanguagePartner Session Preparation
MODULE 16 : Language Partner Mentor Session (via video) with your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ worth £79
MODULE 17 : Back Translation
MODULE 18 : Working as a Professional Translator (Translation Practice 08)
MODULE 19 : Revision & Exam Preparation
MODULE 20 : Review, Online Final Assessment, Diploma Certificate
INCLUDES
- 8 Translation Practices worth £632 in your language pair (CIOLQ Past Exam Papers where available). Proofread by your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ; additional feedback and guidance provided.
- EXERCISES : Analysis, Glossary-Building, Research, Note-Taking and more.
- OVER 175 RESOURCES : Further reading, Books, Articles, Links, Videos, etc.
- Full support from our team and your LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ.
FURTHER INFO:
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 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.
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)
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 IF THIS IS THE RIGHT COURSE?
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 suitable for linguists with any language pair (into and out of EN).
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.
Our pool of qualified, experienced linguists is extensive, hence why we are able to offer this course in any language pair.
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
- 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 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 >
- Qualification No. 610/0823/0.
- Our course and the examination are separate.
- This course will prepare you to take the exam, which is provided by the CIOLQ. 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.
Visit the CIOL website for more information about the CertTrans exam, at ciol.org.uk/CertTrans.

CertTrans Big Bundle

EVERYTHING you need for the CertTrans (ensure you’re ready for professional assignments, and/or pass the CIOL CertTrans exam) :

Full online course (as detailed above)
3 x additional Translation Practices (one for each exam unit)
3 x Online Mock Exams (one for each exam unit)
1 x additional LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring session (via video)
linguisttraining.com team support

Bundle cost £999 (Worth over £1,212)

Clearpay / Klarna payment plans from £28/month, at checkout

ENROL ON THE BIG BUNDLE HERE

How do Bundles Work? ➚

CertTrans Course

Full online course (as detailed above)
linguisttraining.com team support

Course cost £599

Clearpay / Klarna payment plans from £17/month, at checkout

ENROL ON THE COURSE HERE

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Supporting your CIOLQ CertTRANS Exam

Each exam prep bundle is tailored to a specific Unit of the CertTrans exam, and includes a Marked Translation Practice for the Unit, a Mentor session with a LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ, Mock Exam for the Unit.

CertTrans Translation Practices provide you with the opportunity to have your translations marked, proofread and reviewed by an experienced LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ - expert guidance is provided to you.

The only way to test if you are ready for the real thing! CertTrans Mock exams allow you to mimic the real exam experience under timed conditions, with exam-standard questions. Therefore, those that have attempted mock exams go into the real exam with better technique and also an improved sense of how much time is available.

Face-to-face live session with an experienced professional LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ, chosen specifically to suit you. Specifically-designed lesson plan, content focused on your requirements, review CertTrans Translation Practice/s.

(REAL!) STUDENT FEEDBACK

Student Feedback

CertTrans

Jan ‘25

"I just wanted to let you know that I’ve got my CertTrans exam results today and I passed both units with a Distinction! Thank you again for your help with the preparation, and also a big thank you to my LanguagePartner for all the support. 😊 Have a lovely weekend!"

Patricia (EN > PT), CertTrans Course Student 2024

CertTrans

Nov ‘24

"Great preparation course for the CertTrans exam. The Certificate in Translation Course has been perfect to prepare me for the CertTrans exam. For someone with no formal training in translation, I found it very informative and a good first introduction to translation techniques. It's a good combination of the theoretical and practical aspects of the translation process with many useful resources and exercises provided. The main highlight for me was the translation practices, reviewed by a professional, and also the mentor session. This was essential for me to understand what mistakes I was making, how I could improve my translation skills, and it also helped me feel more confident about the work I was producing. I have completed the CertTrans exam only recently, but I would say this course is also a good learning tool even for those who may not take the exam." Rated 5 out of 5.

Patricia (EN > PT), CertTrans Course Student 2024

Jennifer (ES > EN), CertTrans 2024

“This is just to let you know that I have just passed the CIOL Certificate in Translation. I feel confident that your preparation course helped considerably in this outcome!”

Cristina H (EN > IT), CertTrans 2024

“I passed! Thank you so much!”

Anne SG. (EN > DA), CertTrans 2023

“Consider doing a preparatory course if you want to practise and feel better prepared for your online translation exams. I did one with linguisttraining.com and especially the translation practices with feedback from a Danish mentor were excellent.”

Anne C (EN > FR), CertTrans 2024

“I just wanted to let you know that I have passed the above exam with a distinction in the general translation and a merit in the business and commercial translation. I'm delighted with the results and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the course and the support you've provided. It was of great help. Many thanks.”

Suzanne (ES > EN), CertTrans 2024

“I have just had my results of the CertTrans exam that I did in March and I received a distinction! To say I am amazed and over the moon would be an understatement. I am doing the second part of the exam in July and all being well I will be back to linguisttraining.com in September to start the DipTrans course. Have a great weekend.”

Cristina C (ES > EN), CertTrans 2024

“Just letting you know that I got my CertTrans results today and got a Distinction in both exams. Thank you for your support with the preparation.”

Cristina C (ES > EN), CertTrans 2024

“I just had the session with my LanguagePartner which I found really useful. I wanted to thank you for your flexibility and support in getting all my texts corrected and the session booked with such a quick turnaround. I very much appreciate your support and flexibility. I am very impressed with the course. Best wishes, Cristina”

Judith (DE > EN), CertTrans 2023

“That was super quick - many thanks for turning my request round so quickly! There is so much to learn with the course, but I'm really enjoying it.”

Anne SG. (EN > DA), CertTrans 2023

Tweet : “I'm very much enjoying the #CertTrans Eng -> Dan course I'm currently doing with @LinguistTrain. Can't wait for a #Danish assessment from @CIOL_Linguists in the future.”

Stephanie (ES > EN), CertTrans 2023

“Excellent Course! 5 out of 5 stars.”

Cathy (EN > ZH), CertTrans 2023

“I am happy to share with you that I passed the 2023 exam. For General Translation skills, I got a Merit and for the Business & Commercial Translation skills, it is a Distinction!”

Siobhán (EN > ES), CertTrans 2024

“I received my full qualification yesterday as I passed the part two with a Distinction, very pleased! Thank you for your help and support.”

Becca (IT > EN), CertTrans 2023

“I passed the CertTrans - with a Distinction in General Translation Skills, and a Merit in Business and Commercial Translation Skills.”

Cristina C (ES > EN), CertTrans 2024

“Booked the CertTrans course and found it very useful and the perfect way to prepare for the CIOL exam. The very good course material was further enhanced with 1-2-1 practice corrections and online 1-2-1 sessions. The team at linguisttraining.com were professional, extremely supportive and flexible. I really recommend it!”

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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.

CertTrans COURSE LANGUAGES

We support ALL language pairs - in to English and out of English to your mother-tongue (native) language. We have already offered courses in the languages below to our students.

If you can’t see your language pair below, we are still able to offer it, as we have a large pool of LanguagePartners (Mentors) who are specifically chosen for your language pair. Contact us to request your language pair.