Certification for Freelancers
SDL TRADOS Certification Overview
What is the SDL TRADOS Certification program?Getting Started with SDL TRADOS Certification
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 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:
| Level 1 Certification | Level 2 Certification | Level 3 Certification |
|---|---|---|
Achievement of Level 1 Certification shows mastery of the basic functions of SDL Trados 2007. |
Achievement of Level 2 Certification demonstrates proficiency in enhanced software functionality. |
Achievement of Level 3 Certification confirms super-user knowledge of SDL Trados 2007. |
Level 1 Certification is supported by Getting Started Training: | Level 2 Certification is supported by IntermediateTraining: | Level 3 Certification is supported by Advanced Training: |
All our Certification Training Courses are available for you to attend either Online via a 3 hour, live WebEx session or on our 1 day, hands-on, classroom courses.
To book either type of course please go to our Book Training area of the website
Getting Started with SDL TRADOS Certification
Click on the link below to find out your current level of knowledge of SDL Trados 2007. The Placement exam is free!
SDL TRADOS Certification Process:
Download your step by step guide to Certification.
SDL TRADOS Certification Training
Find out more about the various training options available to expedite Certification process: 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
| Options | Details | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started/Intermediate Exam | Includes Courseware and Exams | $49/€49 | |
| Advanced Exam | Includes Courseware and Exams | $199/€199 | |
| Getting Started - Translator's Workbench | For new users: Get started immediately with certification | $49/€49 | |
| Getting Started - SDLX | For new users: Get started immediately with certification | $49/€49 | |
| OFFER: Training and Certification Pack | 1 live online training session + all 3 levels of Certification exams |
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| OFFER: New Licence Pack | SDL Trados 2007 Certification pack
SDL Trados 2007 + 1 online training + Certification | $995 | |
| OFFER: Upgrade Pack | Upgrade to SDL Trados 2007 Certification pack
Upgrade to SDL Trados 2007 + 1 online training + Certification | From $299
Save up to $450 |
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.
