{"product_id":"professional-translator","title":"Professional Translator","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eLearn professional translation skills in English and Spanish and prepare for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam in this comprehensive course.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES283\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe demand for skilled Spanish translators is skyrocketing as our world becomes more interconnected. With our dynamic Spanish translator certification course, you will acquire the essential skills to thrive in a career as an English\/Spanish translator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis translator certification course will equip you with the necessary expertise for career success and prepare you for the highly esteemed American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam. Whether you are new to the translator and interpreter field or seeking to expand your skill set in a related industry, completing an ATA-certified course can open exciting new opportunities and enhance your professional prospects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you possess a bachelor's degree in translation, English, or Spanish, you will find this course suitable for preparing to take the ATA exam. 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You should also be familiar with using a personal computer in a Windows or Mac environment. If you hold a bachelor's degree in English, Spanish, or Translation, you will find the translation program a suitable resource to prepare for the ATA exam. Those with a bachelor's degree in other areas should view the translation program as an essential first step toward their goal of taking the ATA examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not mandatory, most translators seeking certification will have a relevant degree or significant experience in translation. 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