Exam Restrictions and Requirements
Guidelines for All Exams Whether taking the exam in person or online, you must adhere to the guidelines below to ensure your work is…
About the ATA Certification Exam
Language Combinations Available Translators are certified by ATA in a specific language pair and direction (from or into English). Certification is currently available in…
Frequently Asked Questions About Certification
Looking for more information about ATA Certification? Watch this video for answers to the most frequently asked questions about the exam, what to expect,…
How to Use Your CT Seal
A certificate of accuracy is one way of using your CT seal. ATA provides sample certificates of accuracy that you can modify for your…
Certification Exam Review and Appeal
Certification Exam Review Reviews are only allowed for exams where both passages receive a score of 25 points or less (not a combined total…
Put Your Credentials To Work
Recognition through distinction Because ATA certification offers qualified and independent evidence of professional competence, clients and employers often look for this credential when reviewing…
Practice Test
What are the benefits of a practice test? The practice test consists of an actual passage from a previous year’s exam. Taking a practice…
Prepare to Take the ATA Certification Exam
Am I Ready for the Exam? Every year, hundreds of people take ATA’s certification exam and approximately 80% of them fail to earn ATA…
Continuing Education Requirement
How to Maintain Your Certification Continuing education is an integral part of every professional’s career. For this reason, ATA-certified translators must fulfill the continuing…
Verify ATA-Certified Translator Status
Verify ATA-Certified Translator Status To verify a translator’s ATA certification, please enter the individual’s certification number in the box below and click the verify…
CT Designation and Seal
ATA certification is a distinction that can open doors to new business and higher compensation. ATA offers several ways to show your clients and…
Exam Day Tips
What You Need A government-issued photo ID is required. Specific software and hardware is required. See the requirements. All printed resources are allowed, but…