Loc101: Introduction to Localization (Course)
$99.00
Loc101: Introduction to Localization teaches aspiring localizers the topics that any professional who works in the production of localizations should know.
Description
Think of a product you’ve used in your mother language that came from another country. The product could be a household appliance, a video game, or a cell phone… Although the word localization is not very well known, we all have experience with it thanks to international trade. Localization is the act of adapting products designed for one market for use in another market. The most obvious change that takes place during localization is the translation of the language of the product to another language, but localization also involves changing the design of products, like the graphic design and the programming. Localization is relevant in any field (health, entertainment, education, finance), and it is applied to all types of texts, including movies, software, e-commerce platforms, and websites. Producing localizations requires teams of many different types of professionals, like translators, managers, testers, engineers, and designers. Loc101: Introduction to Localization teaches aspiring localizers the topics that any professional who works in the production of localizations should know.
If you’d like a preview of this course, you can check out our Loc101: Introduction to Localization playlist on YouTube. The Loc101 course builds off of the teachings in these videos.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will understand:
- Contemporary definitions for localization and quality in localization
- The verticals, services types, and products encompassed by localization, along with the linguistic, technical, and quality planning that goes into producing localizations
- About the variety of practitioners who collaborate to produce localization products and the competencies required for localization management roles
- Best practices that should be incorporated into localization productions, such as defining expectations for work and managing terminology and intellectual property securely
- Strategies for gauging the level of localization maturity in place at organizations so they can efficiently engage when working to take organizations to the next level
Topics
- What is localization?
- The Translated & Localized Product
- Interculturally Competent Teamwork
- Roles & Workflows
- Basics of Work Contracts
- Ethics in Localization
Audience
- Translation students wishing to learn about employment and contract work within localization
- Translation instructors wishing to expand their knowledge of the relationship between translation and localization and keep their course offerings relevant to current work opportunities and methodologies
- Pivot professionals who would like to learn more about localization and apply that knowledge in multicultural communication and technology roles
- Entry level professionals with an interest in languages, culture, and technology who don’t yet have a lot of professional experience
- Localization professionals who learned translation and localization purely through experience who would like to compare notes with other professionals and check that their working methodologies take best practices and ethics into account
- Technology developers such as programmers and engineers who would like to bring a greater cultural awareness to technology development
- Representatives of lower budget public institutions who would like to bring greater accessibility to public communications by developing an understanding of translation and localization as methods via which to connect with the masses
Additional Notes
Upon purchasing this seminar, you will receive a single-use license granting you access to the comprehensive seminar materials on Google Classroom. This includes engaging video lessons and downloadable resources, all designed to enhance your learning experience. Leaders who are interested in purchasing training for their teams should contact us at info@locessentials.com for a quote of the cost of group training.
Also note that scholarships and cost of living discounts are available. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship or paying a reduced fee, please contact us at info@locessentials.com for a discount code.
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