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I've been looking around on the ATA (American Translators Association) website but can't find any specific requirement lists for either becoming a member or ATA-certified, specifically, related to the education that one must have completed prior to joining the association.
For example, do they require a completed translation degree or some other kind of completed course of study?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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Kevin Fulton United States Local time: 09:07 German to English
No educational requirements as far as I know
Oct 21, 2020
The main qualifier is the ability to pay the annual membership fee (US $204.00). The certification exam costs an additional US $525.00, which is given at specified locations..The organization recently realized that people use computers to translate, so there is now the possibility to take a computer-based examination, also at specified locations.
The main qualifier is the ability to pay the annual membership fee (US $204.00). The certification exam costs an additional US $525.00, which is given at specified locations..The organization recently realized that people use computers to translate, so there is now the possibility to take a computer-based examination, also at specified locations.
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RobinB United States Local time: 08:07 German to English
Different membership categories
Oct 23, 2020
ATA associate (non-voting) membership is open to all translators and interpreters (and anybody else with working in or with an interest in those fields), regardless of experience. Voting (Active/Corresponding) membership (which costs the same as associate membership) requires demonstrated professional experience (generally three years), or a recognized degree in translation, interpreting, or a related discipline, or accreditation/certification by a FIT member association.
ATA associate (non-voting) membership is open to all translators and interpreters (and anybody else with working in or with an interest in those fields), regardless of experience. Voting (Active/Corresponding) membership (which costs the same as associate membership) requires demonstrated professional experience (generally three years), or a recognized degree in translation, interpreting, or a related discipline, or accreditation/certification by a FIT member association.
ATA is in the process of developing an online certification exam. Certification is not a requirement for membership, but membership is a requirement for certification (a move to abolish that link was narrowly defeated by a vote at the ATA's General Meeting yesterday). ▲ Collapse
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