Benefits of SDL TRADOS Certification for Corporations and Language Service Providers

Find out how SDL TRADOS Certification can help you increase your productivity and competitiveness!



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Benefits of SDL TRADOS Certification
How do I start?
What is a SDL TRADOS Certified Translator?
SDL TRADOS Certified User of the month
What are the steps involved in achieving SDL TRADOS Certification

Benefits of SDL TRADOS Certification:
LearningCredibilityFaster time to market and competitive advantage
Education levels of the industry’s most widely used product are at an all-time high. More translators and project managers than ever are using translation technology, terminology management and automated quality assurance checks to their full potential after sitting on one of the SDL TRADOS Certification training courses.Every SDL TRADOS Certified user receives industry recognition. They receive a personalized web page and link with their contact details and areas of specialization, as well as a Certification ownership card.

Language Service Providers (LSPs) around the world are increasingly using SDL TRADOS Certification as a key differentiation point for their business, enabling them to increase their competitiveness.

Corporations undergoing the SDL TRADOS Certification process are seeing tangible benefits of improved quality on their translation projects and acceleration of time-to-market.


SDL TRADOS Certified User of the month - May 2008
Laura Bigoni, (United Kingdom)
Freelance Translator & Localization Consultant from English>Italian

SDL TRADOS Certified User Page:
http://oos.sdl.com/asp/products/certified/index.asp?userid=48513

 “I have been translating with SDL Trados from English into Italian and in total I have over 6 years localization experience including 3 in-house positions specialising in Information Technology (software/Help)I believe the SDL TRADOS Certification will add value to the services I provide and open up new perspectives in the future."


How do I start?

Contact your local sales representative:

The first step is to contact your local sales representative who will advise you about our SDL TRADOS Certification package for Corporations and getting started with the program

The next step is to assess the knowledge of your in-house translators and project managers:

  1. Own a legal, registered license of SDL Trados 2007
  2. Have practical knowledge of the Create, Cleanse, Maintain (CCM) Methodology
  3. Invite your translators and project managers to take the free online placement exam for the chosen SDL Trados 2007 technology (Translator’s Workbench or SDLX)
  4. According to the exam results the most suitable certification training plan will be recommended for each user to allow progress through each required level of certification training, leading towards SDL TRADOS Certification.

What is a SDL TRADOS Certified Translator?

A translator that has been successful in achieving SDL TRADOS Certification is a person that has demonstrated proficiency in SDL Trados 2007 and the Create, Cleanse, Maintain (CCM) Methodology. Achieving SDL TRADOS Certification will validate your expertise in understanding and applying the CCM Methodology, as well as leveraging the complete range of SDL Trados functionality, including new collaboration, filtering, QA checking and terminology management.


What are the requirements to get your team started with SDL TRADOS Certification?
  1. Own a legal, company-registered license(s) of SDL Trados 2007
  2. Your team should have practical knowledge of the Create Cleanse Maintain (CCM) Methodology
  3. Ask your team to take the Certification Placement Exam to determine each user’s level of expertise
  4. Based on placement exam results, the exam will suggest Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3
  5. Study / Prepare to pass the suggested level - SDL TRADOS Certification Training courses are highly suggested
  6. Successful completion of the Level 3 exam will award SDL TRADOS Certification Program. Each user will receive a link that can be displayed on their email signature/ website, as well as a Certification ownership card

If you have any further queries or require help with booking your training then please contact us.