Foundation Diploma in Translation + Interpreting (FDTI)
The perfect start to your professional linguist career.
An online course by our AWARD-WINNING trainers.
The Foundation Diploma in Translation & Interpreting (FDTI) is a Diploma which has been specifically created as a beginner's course for multilingual individuals who wish to provide Translation and / or Interpreting services professionally.
ENROL ON THIS COURSE IF YOU…
Want a formal introduction to professional Translation and Interpreting.
Would like to formalise your linguistic capabilities with an official Diploma.
Would like to be a Translator and / or Interpreter for companies or to build a career as a freelance Linguist.
“WE’RE HERE FOR YOU.
We are a team of real people, based in Sheffield, United Kingdom (not just an online company). Although our courses are online, we constantly liaise with our students via video and telephone calls and email. We’re also delighted to meet our students when they sit exams at our registered centre.
If you need anything before or during your training with us, simply get in touch!”
Eileen, Founder of linguisttraining.com
Foundation Diploma In Translation & Interpreting course Information:
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LEVEL Beginner's / entry level (NQF Level 'Entry)
ELIGIBILITY
Students are expected to have a high command of their second language (between CEFR B1-B2 level), as well as an excellent command of their first language.COURSE START DATE
There is no set start date - you can start whenever you like!You can start and study on the course any time, to suit your schedule. There are no set sessions, meaning that you can study whenever suits you - you simply log in and go! Mentoring Sessions are the only Modules which need to be scheduled.
FORMAT OF COURSE
All courses are studied online (elearning). After purchase, you will have password-protected access to your course on our learning platform. You will be able to keep track of how far you have got and return to this whenever you wish.LENGTH OF COURSE
24/7 access for a whole 12 months via our online training platform.LANGUAGE PARTNER SUPPORT
Translation Practices : 0 (discounted upgrade and Exam Prep Bundles available)
Mentoring Session : 0 (available separately)
NUMBER OF MODULES : 15
NUMBER OF EXERCISES : 24
NUMBER OF RESOURCES : 59
Expected Hours of Study (Average) : 30 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) recommended (plus self-study)
Enrolment Fee : £299
Payment Options : Buy in full or 8-month subscription (see below)
COURSE CONTENT
The course content is split into 15 separate Modules, each covering a different area of study, including:What is a Translator / Interpreter?
The Linguist's Code of Conduct
Public Sector work
Linguists in the European Union
Commercial Translation and Interpreting
Working With Agencies
and more...
Your FDTI Course includes:
15 Modules including extensive written teachings / information on the subject matter.
24 Exercises, such as vocabulary building and sight translation from English into the Other Language, etc. - and a Translation Practice (from real-life past CIoLQ exam).
59 Online resources / Videos / up-to-date links on various subjects.
Have your Translation Practice proofread by a professional with extensive feedback provided - discounted upgrade available.
NOT SURE WHICH TRANSLATION LEVEL YOU ARE AT?
We completely understand that you may not be sure whether you are at entry-level (FDTI), Degree-level (DPSI), or Master’s Degree-level (DipTrans). For this reason, if you choose the FDTI course and then realise that you need to do the next course, we are happy to offer a discount if you enrol within 2 months of completing the FDTI.£150 discount off the DPSI Law or Health full course
£100 discount off the CertTrans or DipTrans full course
All you have to do is contact us when you finish the FDTI and we’ll send you a discount code.
UPON COMPLETION / CERTIFICATION
You will receive a Diploma upon course completion; essential for most UK Public Sector work. -
As this is a UK course, the content is written in English. This online course is available for any language combination / pair.
Content is specifically dictated by benchmarked qualifications and real-life requirements.
All Modules cover non-language specific subject matters, including Public Sector Translation & Interpreting, Commercial Interpreting & Translation, Interpreting Techniques, Translation Techniques, Sight Translation and lots more.
1 of the Modules is a Translation Practice specific to your language pair (which we'll ask you to confirm upon enrolment). You can choose to upgrade your course to have this marked by an expert linguist in your language pair who is chosen by our team, specifically to support you.
You also have the option to buy additional language-specific support, such as Translation Practices and LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentor sessions.
Our pool of qualified, experienced linguists is extensive, hence why we are able to offer this in any language pair.
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There is no external examination for this course. However, there is a Final Diploma Assessment which must be passed successfully to achieve the Diploma.
RESULTING IN… FDTI BENEFITS
The FDTI certification offers a range of benefits:Relevance
It provides a nationally consistent standard of professionalism for those who wish to progress into careers as Translators and Interpreters using English and their 'Other Language'.Potential
You can accept assignments where a Diploma is required (including recent changes to Public Sector requirements)
Facilitates entry to business and service industries, and Degree and Masters level courses.
Holders of the Diploma are entitled to confirm that they have a Diploma in this subject area and publicise their training on their Curriculum Vitae.
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Full support from our team is included. Additional support available in the form of:
Translation Practice specific to this course and your language pair.
LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring with an expert professional linguist.
See further information below.
YOUR ENROLMENT OPTIONS
JUST THE COURSE
Enrol on the course only (below). This will include the primary course content and support as listed on the course information.
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ADD ON SUPPORT
Choose your course and add on Support (see Translation Practices and LanguagePartnerᵀᴹ Mentoring below).
These options are also available standalone.
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GRAB A COURSE + SUPPORT BUNDLE
Choose a heavily discounted bundle (below), which includes the course AND support options.
See FDTI options below
YOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS
PAY IN FULL
Enrol on your course / support and pay the full enrolment fee.
You’ll get access to everything straight away.
OR
SUBSCRIPTION
Through finance providers Klarna or Clearpay, you can choose to make monthly payments for up to 36 months.
Payments are on subscription, but you’ll get access to everything straight away.
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BUY NOW PAY LATER
Split the cost over 3 or 4 interest-free payments, or pay in full in 14 or 30 days.
Payments are spread across a number of months, but you’ll get access to everything straight away.
At checkout you can see all payment options and enter discount / voucher codes.
(REAL!) STUDENT FEEDBACK
Vasileios
“Excellent course. Very helpful.
Rated 5 out of 5.”
Fuscia
“Lovely course that is easy to follow and understand. This is a lovely introduction course on what is expected of a translator and interpreter. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice small little sections that are easy to take in and the option to save and return when convenient is excellent. Rated 5 out of 5”
Olga
“10 out of 10. I liked the structure of the course and the content. The links provided for my research and the exercises I completed, helped me to find more confidence. All modules of the course were very informative and interesting to study. Plus, I built my own glossary. Thank you!”
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