Certification for Translators and Interpreters
If you’re interested in a career in interpretation/translation, a degree in translation and official certification of your skills will certainly set you apart from other job applicants. Explore the following links for specific information on the certification exams available, including qualifications, practice exams, examination centers, and dates.
To seek official certification in court interpreting for a specific location in the United States, use the National Center for State Courts' clickable map to locate your local and regional interpreter association.
The following video describes the certification process for the California Court Interpreters Program. See our "Translation & Interpretation" link for additional videos on careers in translation & interpreting.
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification Exam
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification Exam
- State of California Court Interpreter Certification Exam
To seek official certification in court interpreting for a specific location in the United States, use the National Center for State Courts' clickable map to locate your local and regional interpreter association.
The following video describes the certification process for the California Court Interpreters Program. See our "Translation & Interpretation" link for additional videos on careers in translation & interpreting.