Are you a language services provider owner curious about ASTM F2575 certification? Join this expert-led webinar for a practical look at the standard, the audit process, and how certification can enhance your credibility and business value.
This webinar will offer a clear, practical overview of the ASTM F2575-23 Standard Practice for Language Translation and its certification process. Led by a project leader whose company has just earned ASTM F2575 certification, alongside an experienced auditor, you will gain insight into both the implementation and auditing perspectives. We’ll cover the scope and requirements of the standard, common challenges in audits, and how certification benefits providers and clients. Through real-life examples and Q&A, you will learn how to approach certification readiness and assess whether it aligns with your business goals.
By attending this webinar, you will:
- Learn the purpose and structure of the ASTM F2575 standard.
- Learn to identify key requirements and common pitfalls in certification audits.
- Hear from both a certification project leader and an auditor’s perspective.
- Learn practical steps for preparing for an ASTM F2575 certification process.
- Learn to recognize the business value and credibility certification brings to translation providers.
About the Presenters
Steve Lank is CEO of Denver-based Cesco Linguistic Services, leading a team focused on culturally competent, high-impact language solutions. With 35+ years of experience in the U.S., Ireland, and Spain, he has held roles from freelance translator to senior executive. Steve chairs the ASTM subcommittee behind the F2575 Standard for Translation. He has a master’s degree in Spanish translation and interpreting from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and taught in the graduate program at the University of Maryland. A frequent industry speaker and advocate for standards, Steve brings global perspective and deep expertise to the language services field.
David Huebel is the president of Orion Assessment Services of Canada, where he leverages his extensive experience to guide organizations through the certification process for national and international standards. With nearly three decades in the certification industry, David has assisted thousands of organizations across various sectors in achieving certification. His expertise extends to developing and implementing audit schemes for industries and associations looking to establish their own standards, including the Language Sector Certification Scheme and Languages Canada Quality Assurance Scheme. David’s personal mission is to transform the certification process into a valuable, educational experience for his clients while maintaining thoroughness and efficiency. His approach aims to make certification as painless as possible, ensuring that organizations not only meet standards but also gain meaningful insights from the process.
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