Preparing for Professional Practice in translation

Launch your freelance career and unlock your potential!

There is more to being a successful freelance translator than just being an excellent linguist. This online course will provide you with the additional skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in the competitive world of freelance translation and is self-paced so you can learn at a speed that suits you.

The course comprises seven individual modules, each covering a topic that is central to success as a freelance translator:

Module 1 - Understanding the translation profession

Module 2 - Setting up your business

Module 3 - Working within the profession

Module 4 - Making yourself stand out

Module 5 - Continuing Professional Development

Module 6 - Business planning and pricing

Module 7 - Marketing and networking

Each of the seven modules takes approximately 45 minutes to work through - 5¼ hours of content in total. There are also actions that we encourage you to take and links to supplementary reading and videos, so the total amount of time you spend depends very much on how much you want to get out of the course.