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Translation - Become A Successful Freelance Translator

Translation - Become A Successful Freelance Translator

By Course Gate

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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • Intermediate level

Description

Becoming a successful freelance translator requires certain skills and experience.This online course Translation - Become A Successful Freelance Translator will teach you how to become a successful freelance translator. You will learn everything you need to start and grow your own translation business, from setting up your online profile to managing your finances.

The course covers both the practical and the theoretical aspects of freelance translation. You will learn how to find and attract clients, estimate and scope projects, deliver high-quality translations, and get paid fairly for your work.

You will also learn how to market yourself effectively, network with potential clients, negotiate rates, invoice correctly, and balance your work and personal life. The course offers valuable insights on the business side of freelance translation that are often overlooked.

By the end of the course, you will have the skills and confidence to launch and run a successful freelance translation career.

Learning Outcome of Become A Successful Freelance Translator

  • Grasp the foundational theories and principles that underpin the art of translation.

  • Develop the ability to manage and utilise terminology effectively for precise and consistent translations.

  • Gain expertise in a diverse array of translation tools and software.

  • Learn the techniques and practices to translate with accuracy and efficiency.

  • Construct a compelling portfolio showcasing your translated works.

Key Features of the Course

  • A CPD certificate that is recognised worldwide.

  • A great online learning experience.

  • Interesting and unique online materials and activities.

  • Expert guidance and support from the field leaders.

  • Access to the study resources anytime you want.

  • Friendly and helpful customer service and admin support by email, phone, and chat from Monday through Friday.

  • Get a year-long access to the course.

Who is this course for

This Become A Successful Freelance Translator Course is suitable for -

  • Aspiring freelance translators

  • Professionals aiming to enhance translation skills and income

  • Multilingual professionals needing effective cross-language communication

  • Entrepreneurial individuals launching freelance translation businesses

  • Business owners seeking freelance translators for company needs

  • Language and translation students aspiring for practical field experience

Requirements

  • Open to all interested in freelance translation career.

  • No prerequisites; suitable for individuals from any academic background.

  • Accessible course materials from any internet-enabled device.

CPD Certificate from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.

Career path

  • Freelance Translator

  • Professional Translator

  • Trainee translator

  • Translator

  • Translation project manager

Course Content

Course Introduction
  1. Introduction
Intro
  1. Course Introduction
Pre-Game
  1. Day one: Resume, Photo and Specializations
  2. Day two: Your website
  3. Extra info for Resumes
Setting up your accounts
  1. Freelance websites (1 hour max per website)
  2. Signing up for Upwork: a Walk-through
  3. Translation Websites 1: A Proz.com Walk-through
  4. Translation Websites 2 (1 hour max per website)
  5. Translation agencies (1 hour max per agency)
  6. How do Kudoz Points Help? - (Answering your questions!)
Starting Strategy
  1. Pricing
  2. Some Strategies for Starting Out
  3. Working for Free
Marketing
  1. Active Marketing
  2. Passive Marketing
  3. Some General Marketing Strategies
  4. Using Linkedin for Marketing
  5. Job alerts
  6. Another way to find Agency Email Addresses
Getting Paid: What to do after you are assigned a job
  1. Getting Paid
  2. Getting Paid - Invoices
Tips and Tricks
  1. Tips and Tricks - Intro
  2. Tips 1 - OCR
  3. Tips 1b - OCR Walkthrough
  4. Tips 2 - Time Management
  5. Tips 3 - Shares, Commissions, Rush Jobs
  6. Tips 4 - Apps I recommend
  7. Tips 5 - Support System
  8. Tips 6 - CAT Tools
  9. Tips 6b - CAT Tools - More in depth
  10. Tips 7 - Glossary, and Translation Tips
  11. Tip 7b - More Translation Tips
  12. Tips 8 - 80/20 Analysis
  13. Tips 9 - Book Recommendations
  14. Bonus: How to Find a Good Translation Company
  15. Bonus: Going through Freelancer emails
  16. Bonus: How to be an Unsuccessful Freelance Translator (From my Youtube Channel)
  17. Bonus: What are Other Translators Quoting?
Closing Remarks
  1. Closing Remarks

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