Preparing You for Your Interpreter Certification Online
Why Should I Consider Earning Certified Interpreter Credentials?
Elevate your career opportunities and earning potential with a respected industry certification.
Completing training programs that result in a certificate in interpreting is an excellent first step to preparing for work as an interpreter and building a professional career as a language interpreter.
Earning industry certification enables you to provide potential employers with evidence of your skills, knowledge and competence. These respected credentials can open additional doors of opportunity and earning potential throughout your career. We can help you prepare for this invaluable next step.
It’s important to understand the difference between a certificate earned from an interpreting training organization (such as The Interpreter's Lab) and attaining Certified status obtained from a recognized professional body. In Canada, acquiring a Certified title, as a medical, community or court interpreter, can only be granted by an affiliate member organization of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC), and requires passing a certification exam.
Understanding the Skills Assessment vs. the Certification Process
Choose the right certification for your career path
There are two interpreter exams in Canada that lead to advanced recognition in the industry.
1. The Community Interpreter Language and Interpreting Skills Assessment Tool (CILISAT)
Developed in 1994 by the non-profit organization Cultural Interpretation Services for Our Communities, CILISAT measures the ability to sight translate written text and interpret spoken dialogue in one of 50 languages.
Understanding the Skills Assessment vs. the Certification Process
2. Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC)
A federation of seven provincial bodies, the CTTIC oversees local administration of various interpreting industry exams across Canada (except in Quebec), including exams in community interpreting, conference interpreting, court interpreting, medical interpreting and terminology.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
These Assessments and Certifications are not mandatory for students but are highly recommended as a positive addition and qualification to your interpreting portfolio.
Get Ready for Your Skills Assessments and Certification Exams with Us
Our training programs, professional development offerings and industry professionals can help you qualify for interpreter certification.
Our interpreter training programs and professional development programming at The Interpreter’s Lab give you an advantage in any interpreting language assessments and professional certification exams you decide to pursue.
We also offer invaluable resources and one-on-one guidance sessions to help you fine tune your skills and boost your confidence as you prepare for your professional assessments and certification exams.
1. Training
From our Community Settings Foundational Training Program to our Advanced Training Programs in healthcare, mental health and court/legal settings, you’ll get the educational foundation you need to confidently complete industry certification assessments.
2. Continuing Education
With an Annual Membership, you will stay up to date on the latest trends, best practices and industry knowledge. Membership includes monthly speakers series, specialized professional development workshops and master classes.
3. Career Guidance
One-on-one career guidance sessions with industry experts can help you navigate career decisions and lay the groundwork for future opportunities in the field of interpreting.
4. Authorized Testing Centre
As an authorized testing centre for the CILISAT, we can help you prepare to challenge these language and skills assessments either before or after you have completed any of our courses.
Find out more about the valuable benefits you can access with an Annual Membership.
Preparing You for Your Interpreter Certification Online
Why Should I Consider Earning Certified Interpreter Credentials?
Elevate your career opportunities and earning potential with a respected industry certification.
Completing training programs that result in a certificate in interpreting is an excellent first step to preparing for work as an interpreter and building a professional career as a language interpreter.
Earning industry certification enables you to provide potential employers with evidence of your skills, knowledge and competence. These respected credentials can open additional doors of opportunity and earning potential throughout your career. We can help you prepare for this invaluable next step.
It’s important to understand the difference between a certificate earned from an interpreting training organization (such as The Interpreter's Lab) and attaining Certified status obtained from a recognized professional body. In Canada, acquiring a Certified title, as a medical, community or court interpreter, can only be granted by an affiliate member organization of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC), and requires passing a certification exam.
Understanding the Skills Assessment vs. the Certification Process
Choose the right certification for your career path.
There are two interpreter exams in Canada that lead to advanced recognition in the industry.
- The Community Interpreter Language and Interpreting Skills Assessment Tool (CILISAT)
Developed in 1994 by the non-profit organization Cultural Interpretation Services for Our Communities, CILISAT measures the ability to sight translate written text and interpret spoken dialogue in one of 50 languages.
2. Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC)
A federation of seven provincial bodies, the CTTIC oversees local administration of various interpreting industry exams across Canada (except in Quebec), including exams in community interpreting, conference interpreting, court interpreting, medical interpreting and terminology.
These Assessments and Certifications are not mandatory for students but are highly recommended as a positive addition and qualification to your interpreting portfolio.
Get Ready for Your Skills Assessments and Certification Exams with Us
Our training programs, professional development offerings and industry professionals can help you qualify for interpreter certification.
Our interpreter training programs and professional development programming at The Interpreter’s Lab give you an advantage in any interpreting language assessments and professional certification exams you decide to pursue.
We also offer invaluable resources and one-on-one guidance sessions to help you fine tune your skills and boost your confidence as you prepare for your professional assessments and certification exams.
1. Training
From our Community Settings Foundational Training Program to our Advanced Training Programs in healthcare, mental health and court/legal settings, you’ll get the educational foundation you need to confidently complete industry certification assessments.
2. Continuing Education
With an Annual Membership, you will stay up to date on the latest trends, best practices and industry knowledge. Membership includes monthly speakers series, specialized professional development workshops and master classes.
3. Career Guidance
One-on-one career guidance sessions with industry experts can help you navigate career decisions and lay the groundwork for future opportunities in the field of interpreting.
4. Authorized Testing Centre
As an authorized testing centre for the CILISAT, we can help you prepare to challenge these language and skills assessments either before or after you have completed any of our courses.