96135 - Court Interpreter (Spanish/English) - Online

Course Overview

Become a Spanish/English Court Interpreter

Court interpreters provide a vital link between various parties to a court proceeding who may not all speak the same languages. If you want to use your language skills to help ensure fair and equitable court proceedings, this 100% online course will train you for a career as a Spanish/English Court Interpreter. Key topics include legal and technical terminology and court protocols.

Job Outlook for Spanish/English Court Interpreters

• According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for qualified interpreters and translators are expected to grow by 20% between now and 2029. This is much faster than the expected growth for the overall job market.
• The BLS reports that interpreters and translators make, on average, $51,830 per year. This rate can increase for those who excel in areas that require specialized terminology and practices, such as the legal field.

What You'll Learn

• Learn best interpreting techniques – simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation
• Understand criminal and civil terminology in both Spanish and English and the corresponding transfer into the opposite language
• Develop an understanding of drug, firearm, fingerprint and gang terminology, colloquialisms and slangs, juvenile court terminology, and children's court terminology
• Master the necessary material to sit in a State Spanish Court Interpreter examination
• Grasp courtroom protocol and ethics of the court interpreter