Project Management for Translators

University College London

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In London

£ 115 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This one-day course offers a grounding in the basic principles of project management as applied to the translation workflow.
You'll take part in practical exercises designed to teach and improve relevant project management skills.
It's applicable to both agency and freelance translator contexts.
You'll receive a certificate of attendance on completion.
This course is run by CenTraS - Centre for Translation Studies at UCL.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This professional course is open to:
undergraduate and postgraduate translation students
freelance translators
translation tutors

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Subjects

  • Translation
  • Project Management
  • IT Project Management
  • Management skills
  • Management and consultancy
  • Management Systems
  • Management Techniques
  • Management of discolouration
  • Communication Strategies
  • Communication

Course programme

  • The course will start with an introduction to the basic elements of project management in the context of working as a freelance translator and in an agency setting.
  • You'll be exposed to various workflows from the different industry sectors and discuss project management issues which arise from these.
  • You'll learn about tools which can be helpful both for managing work as a freelance translator and as a project manager in a translation company.
  • Emphasis will be placed on effective communication strategies which support efficient working, whichever side of the vendor/client divide you find yourself on.
  • In a practical session you'll explore strategies and techniques for dealing with problems and issues that can arise as both a translation vendor and a project manager working in an agency. This session will use real-world examples.
  • There'll also be an opportunity to cover the basic principles of client management and dispute resolution.

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