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…
The What and Why of Certification Exam Conditions
As we move toward an online version of ATA’s certification exam, some long-standing exam conditions will be changing—things like bringing your own dictionaries and…
Four Myths about ATA’s Certification Exam
This post originally appeared on The ATA Chronicle and it is republished with permission. ATA’s certification exam was instituted in 1973. Its purpose is…
Progress Toward a Remote Testing Model of ATA’s Certification Exam
What’s happening with at-home testing? This question is on the minds of many members as ATA works to address the effects of the pandemic…
ATA Certification and COVID-19 Redux
As most of you are aware, ATA certification exam sittings were temporarily suspended in 2020 and will continue to be unavailable in early 2021.…
Request to Appeal Exam Review
You must be a current member of ATA to request to appeal your exam review. Requests to appeal must be submitted within three months…
Online Resource List
Online resources that are permitted during the exam Only the following online resources may be used. Using unauthorized online resources may result in forfeit…
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…
Request Exam Review
Reviews are only allowed for exams where both passages receive a score of 25 points or less (not a combined total of 25 points).…
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,…
Explanation of Error Categories
Version 2022 Section 1. Target Language Mechanics The following errors clearly violate one or more rules that prescribe the “correct” written forms of the…