February 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Presented by Aida Sarbassova
Aida’s Bio:
Experienced English – Russian Translator and Associate Member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA) with over 10 years of progressive experience in interpretation and translation. Licensed Community Interpreter Trainer (TCIT) who has successfully trained and mentored over 100 professional interpreters and translators since 2020, and has provided instruction on a range of essential topics, including preparation for the interpreter proficiency test, community interpreter ethics and protocols, basic translation techniques, formatting, editing, proofreading, and an introduction to CAT tools.
This webinar is designed for both practicing community interpreters and novice professionals.
This 90-minute session will include:
- An overview of note-taking principles
- Note-taking exercises and activities
- Practical guidelines for enhancing note-taking skills
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm MT
Cost: $45
ATIA Members: $35 (members must be logged in)
To Register: Click below on ‘Add to Cart‘ then click on ‘Cart‘ to be directed to the registration page. Fill in blanks then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’ and follow the prompts
Deadline to Register: February 23, 2025, at 17:00 hours firm.
**In order for this webinar to proceed, there must be at least 10 people registered.
**A Zoom invite will be sent to registrants one day before the event.
February 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Presented by Aida Sarbassova
Aida’s Bio:
Experienced English – Russian Translator and Associate Member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA) with over 10 years of progressive experience in interpretation and translation. Licensed Community Interpreter Trainer (TCIT) who has successfully trained and mentored over 100 professional interpreters and translators since 2020, and has provided instruction on a range of essential topics, including preparation for the interpreter proficiency test, community interpreter ethics and protocols, basic translation techniques, formatting, editing, proofreading, and an introduction to CAT tools.
This webinar is aimed at aspiring translation professionals and experienced practitioners seeking to stay current with the latest translation software and productivity tools.
This 90-minute session will cover:
- An overview of commonly used CAT tools
- Terminology management and translation memories
- Software for translation project management
Date: February 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm MT
Cost: $45
ATIA Members: $35 (members must be logged in)
To Register: Click below on ‘Add to Cart‘ then click on ‘Cart‘ to be directed to the registration page. Fill in blanks then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’ and follow the prompts
**A Zoom invite will be sent to registrants one day before the event.
February 8, 2025 9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Here are the details for the Prerequisite Exams to be held online February 8, 2025:
Important First Steps:
- It is mandatory for All candidates to watch this “Information Presentation“
- Note: this pre-recorded presentation replaces the Information Presentation previously provided online through Zoom. Information regarding exams is subject to change and may not be updated in this recorded version.
- It is mandatory for All candidates to fill in this “Language Combination & Direction form” after watching the above presentation.
- Candidates will receive an “information package” of documents with valuable information ONLY upon completion of the above Language Combination & Direction form.
- Who are the associate level prerequisite exams for?
- Members of the public wishing to become certified in their profession
- ATIA professionals who wish to expand their professional qualification’s
- Certified affiliates who wish to join ATIA
Prerequisite Exams:
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- Code of Ethics Exam (Translators/Interpreters ($75)
- Case Study and multiple choice questions. Test time: 60 minutes
- 9:15 am to 9:44 am report in time. Test start time is 10:00 am
- English Proficiency Exam for Translators ($75)
- Candidates writing into English must pass an Editing test; candidates writing from English must pass a Reading-comprehension test.
- Translator candidates have the option to take language combination exams in both directions on the same day, starting with the Editing exam followed by the Reading Comprehension for Translators. Or, translator candidates may still choose to take the exam for one direction at a time and attempt the other direction during the subsequent session. Thus a candidate taking English into French can also attempt the other direction French into English on the same day.
- Editing test time: 90 minutes
11:45 am to 12:14 pm is report in time. Test start time is 12:30 pm
- Reading Comprehension for translator test time: 60 minutes
2:15 pm to 2:44 pm is report in time. Test start time is 3:00 pm
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- Reading Comprehension Exam for Interpreters ($75)
- Tests the candidates reading-comprehension in English. Multiple choice questions related to short reading selections.
Test time: 60 minutes
- 12:15 pm to 12:44 pm is report in time. Test start time is 1:00 pm
Exams Payment / Registration:
- Register and Pay below.
- Full refunds will be granted for cancellation of registration only if the Exam Coordinator is informed of the decision by e-mail within 10 days of the exam date. After that time no refund will be issued.
- Examinations: Refunds (less a $25 administration fee) will only be given to those candidates who miss the exam due to medical reasons, provided a doctor’s note is submitted to the exams coordinator at least 24 hours prior to, or within two weeks following the exam. Refunds will not be given for any other reason. Alternate arrangements to write the exam cannot be made.
- Registration Fees cannot be applied to other ATIA events or exams and cannot be carried forward to future examinations.
- Candidates must be either a Canadian Citizen and resident of Alberta or a Permanent Resident of Canada and reside in Alberta. Photo ID is required for entry into the exams.
- ALL registrations MUST be completed through ATIA’s website.
- Following Registration and within one week of exam date, candidates will receive exam instructions and rules.
- Questions: Contact Examinations Coordinator by e-mail at admin@atia.ab.ca or by leaving a message at 780-434-8384 (Edmonton and area), 1-888-434-2842 toll free.
- Registration Deadline: January 29, 2025 – 4:30 pm MT Firm
- Exam Preparation Webinars are offered: For details go to the ‘Events/Exams” header on our website or click the following link: Events/Exams
- These exam preparation webinars are not mandatory but highly recommended for all candidates taking the exams!
To Register and pay below, click “Add to Cart” only on the Exam/s you are registering and paying for, next click on “Cart” button to proceed to the cart summary, fill in all the fields then click proceed to checkout.
March 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom
Regina Landeck presents
‘Introduction to Translation’ webinar series:
Regina Landeck, M.A. is a certified translator for German to English and English to German. She is a member of ATIA and a corresponding member of ATA. Regina holds a law degree from Germany, a post-graduate diploma in adult education, and a master’s degree in translation. She taught legal translation in the online Translation Certificate Program at New York University for 10 years and continues to operate her own translation business, ProLingua Consulting. Regina teaches translation webinars and is also active as a mentor and tutor to new translators.
- Scroll to table below for the description and date of each webinar in the series.
- NOTE: IF you wish to purchase “All 4 Webinars” there is a cost savings of $20, simply Choose option “Bundle all 4 Webinars” in below table. ATIA members must be logged in to receive $10 discount per webinar/ $20 discount for the bundle of 4 webinars.
- OR you may purchase individual webinars at $40.
- When ready to register and pay click the appropriate link under “Payment/Registration” then click cart button to proceed to payment/registration page.
- Deadline to register is March 21, 1700 hrs firm.
- The translation exam is April 5
Zoom Invites will be sent ONE day before event.
| Date |
Time |
Webinar |
Purpose of Webinar |
Payment/Registration |
| March 24, Monday |
6 – 8 pm |
Source Text and Target Text |
Many candidates may fail their translation exams because they don’t properly analyze the source text for meaning, structure, background, and literary devices. This webinar aims at raising awareness of these important aspects of a successful translation. |
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| March 25, Tuesday |
6 – 8 pm |
Translation Processes and Practice Session |
What goes into a successful translation? Which processes are involved? This webinar will provide some guidance. Candidates are requested to translate a text before the webinar. We will discuss the translation processes and look at the elements that make this text challenging. |
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| March 26, Wednesday |
6 – 8 pm |
Revision Techniques |
Translation – like writing – is a process. The first draft is never the final version. In this webinar, we will discuss revision techniques for exams and professional translation work. |
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| March 28, Friday |
6 – 8 pm |
Translation as a Business |
Most translators in Canada are freelancers. Taking the step toward self-employment can be scary and requires serious thought and preparation. This webinar offers some food for thought about freelancing in today’s global economy. |
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