The Foundation Diploma in Translation (FDT)

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  • Very useful specific information throughout the course. Section 4 and 8 were particularly helpful, as were the related links. This information helped understanding what the profession might involve in specific cases.
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Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

The Foundation Certificate in Translation (FCT) has been specifically created as an introductory course for multilingual individuals who wish to provide Translation services professionally. It facilitates entry to business and service industries as well as CIoL degree and Masters level courses. Holders of the Certificate are entitled to confirm that they have received official training in this subject area and publicise their training on their Curriculum Vitae.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Excellent command of English and the Other Language is required. However the decision as to whether you think you are at the required level to carry out this course must be yours.

The FDT represents entry-level professional level skills in Translation. It is an entry level certification (NQF Level 'Entry') in terms of language skills required for those translating in the UK.

The FDT certification offers a range of benefits:

Relevance
Provides a nationally consistent standard of professionalism for those who wish to progress into careers as Translators using English and their 'Other Language'.

Potential
Facilitates entry to business and service industries, and Degree and Masters level courses.
Entitles holders to confirm that they have received official training in this subject area and publicise their training on their Curriculum Vitae.

Flexibility
The certification is available in every language.

www.linguisttraining.com/courses/fdt

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Reviews

5.0
  • Everything is clear and well explained. would recommend!
    ← | →
  • Very useful specific information throughout the course. Section 4 and 8 were particularly helpful, as were the related links. This information helped understanding what the profession might involve in specific cases.
    ← | →
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Lasma Indriksone

5.0
20/04/2022
About the course: Everything is clear and well explained. would recommend!
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Sonia

5.0
11/02/2017
What I would highlight: Very useful specific information throughout the course. Section 4 and 8 were particularly helpful, as were the related links. This information helped understanding what the profession might involve in specific cases.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Translation
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    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Commercial Translation
  • Translation Techniques
  • Writing Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Grammatical and syntactic correction
  • Interpreting
  • IT
  • Interpretation
  • Language teaching
  • Foundation
  • Public Sector Translation

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Course programme

FORMAT: e-learning (online) course.

STARTS: You can start the course any time, to suit your schedule.

MODULE STRUCTURE: There are no set sessions, meaning that you can study whenever suits you - you simply log in and go! The Mentoring Session is the only Module which needs a date and time to be booked.

CONTENT:

  • 10 online Modules (extensive written instruction / information on the subject matter; written module content covering practical translation techniques and theory of translation)

  • 13 exercises (e.g., research, glossary building, sight translation, note taking).

  • 30 resources (further reading, books, articles, videos, etc.) and Translation Practice).

    More details below.

LANGUAGES: ALL languages / Language Pairs (EN <> Other and Other <> EN). For those translating into or out of English, in the UK. As this is a UK course, the content is written in English.

LEVEL: Beginner's / entry level certification (NQF Level 'Entry').

ACCESS: 24 / 7 access for 12 months via our online training platform.

SUPPORT: Full support from our team included. Additional Translation Practice and Video Mentor Sessions available. Read more below.

EXAMINATION: Self-Assessment testing online.

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