Translator certification in Maryland

by Shurndia
(Owings Mills, MD)

Shurndia asked: I would like to become a certified translator in Spanish. Would you please give me a list of institutions that offer a Spanish translation certification program in Maryland?



The Spanish Translator: That's great that you are interested in becoming a certified translator in Spanish, Shurndia.

First of all, remember that certification isn't always necessary to become a successful freelance translator. There are many translators out there that have decided to not become certified because they prove their translation abilities through the clients that keep coming back to them for the jobs they need translated.

However, there are many translators that are interested in becoming certified, and it does look good on your resume if you can show that you are certified.

That being said, I don't know of any translation certification programs in Maryland. With the limited knowledge I have, I don't think any of the universities or colleges in Maryland offer official Spanish translation certification programs. There is another option, however.

More and more schools are offering online translation certification programs and this might be an option for you to consider when looking into becoming a certified translator.
Hope that helps, and good luck!