Interpret formal conversations between two or three interlocutors in different contexts and with different varieties of Spanish and English, while maintaining quality standards” 

Being an interpreter is not just about speaking more than one language, it is much more than that. Professionals require a different set of skills, such as the ability to access short-term memory, to understand one's own notes and to communicate in an engaging way. All of this, while being able to manage stress and taking good care of one's voice. This course seeks to perfect and apply the skills necessary perform well in the two main phases involved in the interpreting process: active listening and expression. 

To this end, this program analyzes the professional environment of consecutive interpreting, including the respective needs and demands in today's job market. Namely, the program compiles techniques for analysis, comprehension, synthesis of meaning, memory and concentration, management of emotions and body language, as well as expression in the target language. This is followed by practical pre-interpreting exercises for consecutive interpreting and interpreting practice with and without note-taking. 

It is, therefore, a postgraduate certificate that is fully compatible with other occupations, personal or academic, as it has the advantage of being 100% online.  Thus, graduates will be able to decide from where to study and at what time to do so, flexibly self-directing their study time. 

TECH presents a complete and practical postgraduate certificate that will allow you to learn everything you need to efficiently perform you work in a real and direct way” 

This postgraduate certificate in Direct and Reverse Consecutive Interpreting (Spanish-English) contains the most complete and up-to-date academic program on the market. Its most notable features are:  

• Practical cases presented by experts in translation and interpreting 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide exhaustive and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

As you develop your skills in distance interpreting as applied to consecutive interpreting, you will be able to interpret in videoconferences or telephone calls”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Gain a deep understanding of the relevance of short- and long-term memory by performing specific tasks”

Study your own way, organizing your time and effort as you see fit and with the support of the best quality teaching systems and programs on the market”

The postgraduate certificate in Direct and Reverse Consecutive Interpreting (Spanish-English) will enable professionals to acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge they will need to benefit from the functionalities of the discipline. An intensive learning experience that will enable students to master the main challenges in the field, which will allow you to practice your profession with the highest quality and professionalism. You will also be able to develop the necessary skills related to self-learning and teamwork. 

As you develop your skills in distance interpreting as applied to consecutive interpreting, you will be able to interpret in videoconferences or telephone calls”

General Objectives

• Acquire the theoretical and practical fundamentals of consecutive interpreting as a modality 
• Apply the necessary skills related to self-learning and teamwork for professional interpreting 

Specific Objectives

• Acquire the necessary public speaking skills and master the techniques used in Spanish and English
• Perfect and apply the skills necessary for the two main phases in the interpreting process: active listening and expression 
• Interpret formal conversations between two or three interlocutors in different contexts and with different varieties of Spanish and English, while maintaining quality standards

You will have access to the best quality content, honing the necessary skills involved in self-learning and teamwork for the interpreting profession”