{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-25924ea6-1e59-49f3-9266-29b499b66521","@type":"ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-25924ea6-1e59-49f3-9266-29b499b66521","ceterms:name":{"en-us":"GES230 Professional Interpreter"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-f5e36f0f-c6f9-4733-b7d0-91751e5b7754"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-us":"Requirements"},"ceterms:description":{"en-us":"You may take this program using either a Mac (Mac OS 9.2 or higher) or a PC (Windows 98 or later). This program is also compatible with any recent version of Linux/Unix. To run this program, you must have a 400 Mhz or faster CPU, 128 MB Ram, a video card, a sound card, and headphones or speakers.Software requirements include Microsoft Office 97 (or newer) or a comparable office suite such as. You will also need Flash, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.This program is compatible with the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Firefox 2.0 or higher, Netscape, Mozilla, Safari, and Opera. Other Web browsers and other versions of those mentioned above may work, but they might not be able to render all features of this program. Must have a high school education (or equivalent) and be bilingual"}}],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en-US"],"ceterms:description":{"en-us":"In this online program, you will master all the skills you need to begin a career as a professional interpreter. You will learn what public services interpreting entails, identify the responsibilities of a professional interpreter, and develop the skills to be an efficient interpreter and communicator. By the end of the program, you'll be fully prepared to begin working as a professional interpreter in the public services setting. Upon completing this program, you will be a completely competent Public Services Interpreter. You will also be prepared to continue to train as a legal and/or medical interpreter to increase your opportunities and earning potential in the field. Are you hoping to use your bilingual skills to start a new career or supplement your income? This program will enable you to develop the skills necessary to use your knowledge of languages to help other people communicate. You\u0026rsquo;ll start by gaining a clear understanding of what interpreting is; the different interpreting techniques, settings, and delivery modes; and the differences between a career in public services interpreting and other language-related fields. Next, you\u0026rsquo;ll work toward acquiring the skills you need to start interpreting. You will: Become an effective communicator. Master listening skills. Learn how to transfer information in multicultural situations. Develop interpreting-specific skills such as short-term memory retention, shadowing, note-taking, sight-translation, consecutive interpreting, and more. You will also receive a thorough grounding in the principles of ethics and professional conduct as they apply to the interpreting field. In addition, you\u0026rsquo;ll learn how to control the communication flow of an interpreting encounter to ensure that all parties are recognized and heard during the meeting. With this solid foundation, the program prepares you for the real world by providing you with practical information to help you gain employment confidently as a public services interpreter. You will also have the option to be listed for free in an employer-searchable directory to jump-start your new career. Once you complete the program, you'll be prepared to embark upon an exciting and rewarding career. As a professional interpreter, you'll often work with immigrants in vulnerable situations, becoming their only communication bridge. You can expect to assist families as they apply for food stamps and Medicaid, help residents set up utility services in a new home, and assist refugees as they complete their applications. You'll find your assignments vary from day to day, sometimes even from hour to hour. and opportunities abound!"},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"http://careertraining.ed2go.com/southced","ceterms:estimatedDuration":[{"@type":"ceterms:DurationProfile"}],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"http://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-us":"CredentialStatus"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"}},"ceterms:learningDeliveryType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"http://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/Delivery","ceterms:targetNode":"deliveryType:InPerson","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-us":"Delivery"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"In-Person Only"}},{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"http://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/Delivery","ceterms:targetNode":"deliveryType:OnlineOnly","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-us":"Delivery"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Online Only"}}]}