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ATA Certified Translator

Professional certification Translation
Granted by جمعية المترجمين الأمريكية Usual length Three to six months of preparation Level Advanced

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What it is

A demanding practical translation exam after which the association grants the title of certified translator in one language pair and one direction; Arabic is offered both ways, Arabic into English and English into Arabic. It assesses comprehension of the source, translation technique and writing in the target language, and its pass rate is low, which is why it carries weight.

Who it suits

Professional Arabic-English translators, especially those who work with American clients.

What it requires

Translation experience; the exam is aimed at practising translators, not beginners.

How it is earned

A proctored, open-book exam taken online in seasons announced by the association or in person in American cities; the result is pass or fail.

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Same field: Translation