By: Klaidi Shehi
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At MCIS Language Solutions (MCIS), we pride ourselves on being a non-profit social enterprise that is also one of Canada’s leading professional language services providers. With a network of more than 6000 language experts, MCIS provides interpretation, translation, and other language services in more than 300 languages. Our services are accessible around-the-clock, 24/7/365. In addition to providing language services, MCIS is Canada’s biggest provider of interpretation and translation training, training over 460 interpreters every year. Through our training programs, aspiring language professionals can develop the skills and knowledge that are needed to work as an interpreter, translator, or other language professional in Canada and internationally. In this blog, we will take a closer look at MCIS’s interpreter/translator training programs and explore the benefits they offer.
Online Interpreter Training Programs
MCIS offers several Interpreter training programs ranging from our core interpreter training to advanced training options for legal and medical settings to continued competence series for interpreters working in different contexts.
Whether you are new to the field of interpreting or are already a seasoned interpreter, you will find a course that matches your training needs.
The Online Language Interpreter Training (OLIT) offered by MCIS is designed to help individuals develop the necessary skills to become professional interpreters. It covers a range of topics that teach fundamental interpreting skills including modes of interpretation, ethical principles, constituent tasks of interpretation, and coping tactics for interpreting in different settings.
This language-neutral program comprises 120 hours of training on vocabulary development and interpreting skills in addition to extensive interpreting practice. Our solid training process produces high quality and responsive interpreters dedicated to service excellence. The completion of this program requires a language assessment test (ILSAT or CILISAT) to become a professional community interpreter.
OLIT will benefit individuals fluent in speaking and reading two or more languages and wish to use their skills to serve their language communities.
Students graduate from the program with the skills and knowledge necessary to work as interpreters in a variety of settings, including the legal, medical, and social services sectors. Graduates also can join MCIS’ roster of interpreters which provides them with access to job opportunities and ongoing professional development.
Online Translator Training Programs
The core and continued competence translator training programs offered by MCIS are designed and catered to help individuals develop the skills and knowledge needed to work as professional translators.
The Online Translator Training Program (OTTP) covers a range of topics including developing translation competence, using translation technology, community, and introduction to medical and legal translation.
One of the key benefits of this program is the opportunity for trainees to gain practical experience through translation assignments and self-reflection. Trainees are also provided with language-specific feedback from experienced translators for the final assignment.
Benefits of MCIS’ Interpreter and Translator Training Programs
There are several benefits students get from completing MCIS’ interpreter and translator training programs including:
- Practical Experience as an Interpreter or Translator: Both programs offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience through interpretation and translation scenarios, interpreting language labs, translator assignments, and self-reflection activities.
- Feedback and Guidance: Students receive language-specific feedback from experienced interpreters and translators for the language assessment portion of the program which guides them on their path to improving their interpretation and translation skills and further professional advancement.
- Job Opportunities: Graduates of both programs can join MCIS’ roster of interpreters and translators, where MCIS can assign language professionals work, for languages in need of interpreters and translators. We also provide support to our language professionals offering hands-on trainings and job aids required for maintaining MCIS business and continuing to meet its clients’ needs.
- Continued Education: MCIS offers a range of continuing education opportunities including webinars and workshops all year long for language professionals, allowing graduates to professionally develop and stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
Conclusion
MCIS’ interpreter and translator training programs are designed to help individuals develop the skills and knowledge needed to work as professional interpreters and translators. The programs offer practical experience and feedback from experienced language professionals, as well as provide some job and continued education opportunities. If you are curious about what interpreters and translators do and how you can join their ranks, join us for a free in-person or online information session where we can answer your questions about MCIS, our training programs and why they are crucial for the industry! You can also visit our website to get more information on our training programs and to see if you qualify to be admitted into the programs.