California Court Interpreter Continuing Education

If you are a certified court interpreter in California, please feel free to browse our approved CIMCE courses below.

Not yet certified? Go here for certification prep courses and programs.

Have questions on becoming certified?

Please feel free to contact us.

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We understand how challenging it is to meet the daily needs of your clients and/or employer and then have to take your court interpreter training courses each cycle.

That's why we are working hard to make the process as smooth and engaging as possible for you.

If you have any questions on our courses, please contact us and we would be happy to help.

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Non Instructor-Led Courses for note-taking

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Note-Taking Symbols and Techniques Level 1

In this 3-hour course you will learn: The best use of your steno-pad. What is Note Taking for Interpreters (NTI)? Verticality. Shifting. Selectivity. Connectors/Links. The Recall Line. Verb Tenses. Negatives and Opposites.

Registration: $45

Credits: 3 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Note-Taking Symbols and Techniques Level 2

In this 6-hour course you will learn: Emphasis and repetitions. Abbreviations. The Nature of Symbols for NTI. Symbols: Speak, Need, Work, Think, Love/Want, Call, See, Live, Always, and Never.

Registration: $79

Credits: 6 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Note-Taking Symbols and Techniques Level 3

In this 6-hour class you will learn the following symbols: Wait, Sign, Enter, Exit, Scream. Hear, Open, Close, Try, Walk. Mail, Before, After, Again, and Ask.

Registration: $79

Credits: 6 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Court Interpreter Written Exam Course

Note-Taking Symbols and Techniques Level 4

In this 6-hour class you will learn the symbols: Drink, Angry, Think, Stop, Start. Know, Give, Get, Long, Short. Work. All. Need. Eat/Food. Afraid/Worried. Attention will also be given to learning new symbols on your own.

Registration: $79

Credits: 6 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Non Instructor-Led Courses for Spanish Court Terminology

Court Interpreter Certification Course

1st Set of English and Spanish Flashcards

This 3-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Mediation, Master Tenancy, and Proof Hearing cases.

Registration: $45

Credits: 3 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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2nd Set of English and Spanish Flashcards

This 6-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Short Sale, Preliminary Jury Instructions, Friendly Hearing, and Stay of Sheriff Sale cases.

Registration: $79

Credits: 6 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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3rd Set of English and Spanish Flashcards

This 6-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Opening Statements at a Civil Trial, Power of Attorney, Preliminary Jury Instructions, and Tenancy Hearing cases.

Registration: $79

Credits: 6 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Courtroom A: Criminal Court Terminology

This 3-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Testimony by a Fingerprints Expert and Guilty Pleas.

Registration: $45

Credits: 3 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Courtroom B Criminal Court Terminology

This 3-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Forensic Pathology Witness Testimony. Voire Dire for Jury Selection at a Criminal Trial. and Direct Examination of Witness.

Registration: $45

Credits: 3 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Courtroom C: Criminal Court Terminology

This 3-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Forensic Pathology Witness Testimony. Voire Dire for Jury Selection at a Criminal Trial. and Direct Examination of Witness.

Registration: $45

Credits: 3 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Courtroom D: Criminal Court Terminology

This 3-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Colloquy at Trial, Crime Scene Evidence Collection Expert Witness Testimony and Bail Review Hearings.

Registration: $45

Credits: 3 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Courtroom E: Criminal Court Terminology

This 3-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Drug Evaluation Interviews, Sentencing, and Closing Arguments

Registration: $45

Credits: 3 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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About the Vocabulary

Every single target language was proofread by:

• Virginia Benmaman, PhD, Federally Certified Court Interpreter, and author of
Bilingual Dictionary of Criminal Justice Terms: English/Spanish.

• Gabriela Castellanos, PhD linguist, published author, and former contract interpreter for the US State Department

• Frances Hontoria, Federally Certified Court Interpreter with over two decades of
experience, and co-editor of Interpretrain's Note-Taking Manual

Training Bundles

15 Non Instructor-Led CIMCE Bundle

Fee: $99

Language: English

Notetaking Symbol and Techniques Level 1

Notetaking Symbol and Techniques Level 2

Notetaking Symbol and Techniques Level 3

Notetaking Symbol and Techniques Level 4 (Bonus Course)

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15 Non Instructor-Led CIMCE Bundle

Fee: $99

Language: Spanish

1st Set of English and Spanish Flashcards

2nd Set of English and Spanish Flashcards

3rd Set of English and Spanish Flashcards

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15 Non Instructor-Led CIMCE Bundle

Fee: $99

Language: Spanish

Courtroom A: Criminal Court Terminology

Courtroom B: Criminal Court Terminology

Courtroom C: Criminal Court Terminology

Courtroom D: Criminal Court Terminology

Courtroom E: Criminal Court Terminology

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Certificates Delivered Immediately

After completing a course, you will have instant access to your personalized certificate. No forms to complete. No waiting. And if you need another copy in the future, it's available in your account to download again.

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