Intro to Interpreting (Spring 2023)

This class provides an introduction to interpreting and is intended for bilingual individuals who are interpreting for or wish to interpret for their organizations/companies or for bilingual individuals who are interested in learning more about becoming an interpreter.  Classroom topics include, standards of practice, interpreting methods and techniques, protocols, and interpreting ethics.  Participants will be provided with tools and resources to increase their vocabulary and interpreting skill set.

This hybrid class consists of an eLearning module (approx. 20 hours) that participants complete on their own, four live instructor-led discussions and activities via Zoom, and a final knowledge check.

Participants who complete the class will receive a certificate of participation.  

Completion of this class does not qualify a participant to be a trained interpreter.