Certification for Freelancers

What is the SDL TRADOS Certification program?
What is a SDL TRADOS Certified Translator?
Benefits of SDL TRADOS Certification
Getting Started with SDL TRADOS Certification
Where do I take the Placement Exam?
Find out more about SDL TRADOS Certification training
What do I receive?
Pricing and Offers
What are the steps involved in achieving SDL TRADOS Certification?
What do I do if I am currently in the process for SDL TRADOS Certification 2006?

What is the SDL TRADOS Certification program?

The SDL TRADOS Certification Program is the industry’s premier technology based certification which provides a recognized standard of excellence in SDL Trados software knowledge. It’s a comprehensive professional education program designed to develop and validate expertise in the use of SDL Trados translation technology tools.

The SDL TRADOS Certification program is designed to help educate the translator community on the latest technological developments and best practices in translation technology, terminology management and automated quality assurance checks.

There are 3 levels of Certification training offered to support the SDL TRADOS Certification program:

a) Getting Started Training - supports Level 1 Certification.

Achievement of Level 1 Certification means you have mastered the basic functions of SDL Trados 2007.

b) Intermediate Training - supports Level 2 Certification.

Becoming Level 2 Certified means you have achieved  proficiency in enhanced software functionality.

c) Advanced Training - supports Level 3 Certification and leads to SDL TRADOS Certified User.

SDL TRADOS Certified status at Level 3 signifies super-user knowledge of SDL Trados 2007. It offers the highest level of expertise and troubleshooting.

What is a SDL TRADOS Certified Translator?

A translator that has been successful in achieving SDL TRADOS Certification is a person that has demonstrated proficiency in SDL Trados 2007 and the Create, Cleanse, Maintain (CCM) Methodology. Achieving SDL TRADOS Certification will validate your expertise in understanding and applying the CCM Methodology, as well as leveraging the complete range of SDL Trados functionality, including new collaboration, filtering, QA checking and terminology management.

Benefits of SDL TRADOS Certification:

Learning

Education levels of the industry’s most widely used product are at an all-time high. More translators than ever are using translation technology, terminology management and automated quality assurance checks to their full potential after sitting on one of the SDL TRADOS Certification training courses.

Credibility

Every SDL TRADOS Certified translator receives industry recognition that allows them to promote themselves when looking for new customers. They receive a personalized web page and link with their contact details and areas of specialization as well as a Certification ownership card.

Competitive advantage

Freelance translators around the world are increasingly using SDL TRADOS Certification as a key differentiation point for their business enabling them to increase their competitiveness. Being SDL TRADOS Certified signifies to potential and existing clients that they are fully prepared to work with the world's leading translation technology

Getting Started with SDL TRADOS Certification

Click on the link below to find out your current level of knowledge. The Placement exam is free! 

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SDL TRADOS Certification Training

To find out more about the various training option available to expedite Certification process please click here:  SDL TRADOS Certification Training 

"In our testing of the initial programs over 93% of the translators and project managers who attended one of our training programs passed their exam on the first attempt"

What do I receive?

- Personalized webpage highlighting contact details and areas of specialization. 
- SDL TRADOS Certification ownership card awarded upon successful completion of each training level.
- Your SDL TRADOS Certification status is highlighted on the Translators Directory.

Pricing and Offers

What are the steps involved in achieving SDL TRADOS Certification?

1.  Own a legal, company-registered license of SDL Trados 2007                                                        
2.  Have practical knowledge of the Create Cleanse Maintain (CCM) Methodology
3.  Take the Certification placement exam to determine your level expertise.
4.  Based on the placement exam results, the exam will suggest Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
5.  Study/Prepare to pass the advised level - SDL TRADOS Certification Training courses are highly recommended
6.  Once you have passed the Level 3 you will receive a link that you can display on your email signature / website. Corporations and LSPs can check this link to verify on which products you are SDL TRADOS Certified on.
7. You will be listed in the SDL TRADOS Certified Freelance Directory where customers can search for SDL TRADOS Certified translators

If you have any further queries or require help with booking your training then please contact us.