Are there any alumni from NYU's Certificate in Translation Practice in this forum? Thread poster: Aline Santos
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Aline Santos
Canada
Local time: 22:43
English to Portuguese
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Hi everyone,
I'm interested in earning a translator certificate, from Portuguese (Pt-Br) to English, and I found this online course named "Certificate in Translation Practice", offered by... See more Hi everyone,
I'm interested in earning a translator certificate, from Portuguese (Pt-Br) to English, and I found this online course named "Certificate in Translation Practice", offered by the New York University (https://www.sps.nyu.edu/professional-pathways/certificates/language-and-translation/translation-practice.html).
Has anyone ever heard of it? I'd like to touch base with alumni from this course before making a decision.
Thanks in advance!
Wish you all a great day! ▲ Collapse
| | | | Aline Amorim 
Brazil
Local time: 01:43
English to Portuguese
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| Certificate in Translation Practice | Apr 27, 2020 |
Hello @Aline,
I hope you are doing well.
No, I ddidn't hear of this "Certificate in Translation Practice" offered by the New York University .
Hugs
| | | | Kevin Fulton
United States
Local time: 00:43
German to English
| Not an alumnus | Apr 28, 2020 |
I have, however, worked with a couple of translators over the years who held an NYU certificate. They generally had better organizational skills compared to others with certificates (non-degree programs) from other universities. On the whole, their translation skills were above average, but it's quite likely that certificate holders are a self-selecting group, so they perhaps started out at a higher skill level compared to other colleagues without training.
Obtaining a certificate ... See more I have, however, worked with a couple of translators over the years who held an NYU certificate. They generally had better organizational skills compared to others with certificates (non-degree programs) from other universities. On the whole, their translation skills were above average, but it's quite likely that certificate holders are a self-selecting group, so they perhaps started out at a higher skill level compared to other colleagues without training.
Obtaining a certificate or even a degree is no guarantee that the individual will necessarily be a better translator if there is no basic talent or knowledge evident.
The NYU certificate program has been around for quite a few years and a certificate is a recognized credential. ▲ Collapse
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