Enhancing the Status of ATA Certification
The year 2020 is one that few people will likely forget or look back on fondly. The severity of the pandemic combined with—in the…
Decoupling and the Certification Committee
Over the past several years, the Certification Committee has been called on to answer several questions related to opening the certification exam to nonmembers…
Who Are ATA’s Certification Graders?
At present, ATA’s Certification Program enlists the services of more than 130 ATA members, who are commonly known as “graders.” That name, however, does…
COVID-19 and Certification
The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on ATA’s Certification Program has been and remains profound. Although the situation continues to unfold, here are how…
Changes in ATA Continuing Education Requirements
ATA introduced continuing education requirements for certification in 2004. Prior to that, ATA certification was a “once-and-done” system, meaning that individuals who passed the…
12 Extra-Linguistic Skills You Need to Master before Taking ATA’s Certification Exam
You’ve decided to take ATA’s certification exam. You’ve worked professionally as a translator for several years and you’ve taken (and passed) the practice test1…
Common Errors Found in the English>Spanish Certification Exam
ATA certification continues to be a sought-after credential. As a way to prepare for this demanding exam, ATA has been offering practice tests for…
ATA Certification Exam Preparation Workshops
In recent years, ATA has focused on providing those individuals who are interested in becoming ATA-certified with opportunities to learn more about the exam…
Opening Up the Exam to Nonmembers
UPDATE: The change to exam requirements discussed in this article was not approved. At this time, ATA membership is still required to take the…
Am I Ready for the Exam?
Why does ATA’s certification exam have such a low pass rate? Readers of The ATA Chronicle tend to be a savvy bunch when it…
Certification Activities at ATA59
ATA’s Annual Conference is always a time for translators to reconnect, regroup, and refocus. This is especially true for those involved in ATA’s Certification…
Ergonomics for ATA’s Certification Exam: Unspoken Advice with Untold Benefits
Shortly after I took the computerized version of ATA’s certification exam in 2017, I received an e-mail from one of the proctors—whom I had…
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