Japanese/English
Interpretation and Translation Programs
通訳・翻訳養成講座

Welcome to the Japanese/English translation training programs at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Our intensive courses give bilingual individuals the practical skills they need to become Japanese/English translators or interpreters in business and other professional settings.

Choose from two different Japanese/English translation and interpretation programs:

Certificate in Interpretation and Translation
通訳者養成講座

This 12-week, full-time Japanese/English interpretation and translation certificate program for fluent bilinguals teaches the fundamental skills of interpretation and translation using a practical, integrated approach to language, culture, and technique.

You will learn and experience what you need to become an interpreter and translator while improving your language skills and cultural awareness.

Translation Workshop
日英翻訳講座

This 12-week, part-time translation workshop is designed for Japanese/English bilinguals who want to pursue careers as freelance translators.

This course will also benefit professionals who are responsible for Japanese/English communication in their workplace.

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