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 to learn the steps to become a California Court Interpreter.

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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 (Language Neutral)

Application for the Federal Oral Exam Master Class Program

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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Master Sight Translation 1

In this 5-hour class you will work with these documents:

1. Police Summons
2. University Acceptance Letter
3. Immigration Recommendation Letter
4. Dear John Letter
5. Spouse’s Reply

Registration: $79

Credits: 5 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Master Sight Translation 2

In this 5-hour class you will work with these documents:

1. Worker Compensation Form
2. Eviction Request
3. Educational Dispute Form
4. Teacher’s Letter to Parent
5. Mother’s Reply to the Teacher

Registration: $79

Credits: 5 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Master Sight Translation 3

In this 5-hour class you will work with these documents:

1. Father’s Reply to the Teacher
2. Employment Termination Letter
3. Employment Dispute Letter
4. Psychiatric Form
5. Worker’s Compensation Form

Registration: $79

Credits: 5 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Master Sight Translation 4

In this 5-hour class you will work with these documents:

1. Marriage Proposal
2. Last Will and Testament
3. Letter Contesting a Will
4. Court Custody and Visitation Form
5. Estate Dispute Lawyer’s Letter

Registration: $79

Credits: 5 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Ethics and Protocol for Court Interpreters

In this 2-hour class you will develop analytical skills , using NAJIT's Code of Ethics, that will empower you to respond ethically when faced with challenging court scenarios.

Registration: $45

Credits: 2 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Non Instructor-Led Courses for Spanish Court Terminology

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Civil Court Flashcards: Set 1

This 5-hour course will cover English and Spanish civil court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Mediation, Master Tenancy, Arbitration, Stay of Sheriff's Sale, and Proof Hearing cases.

Registration: $79

Credits: 5 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Civil Court Flashcards: Set 2

This 5-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Short Sale, Preliminary Jury Instructions (Parts 1 and 2), Friendly Hearing (Parts 1 and 2) , and Stay of Sheriff Sale cases.

Registration: $79

Credits: 5 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Civil Court Flashcards: Set 3

This 5-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Opening Statements at a Civil Trial, Power of Attorney, Tenancy Hearing (Parts I and 2) and Colloquy at a Trial cases.

Registration: $79

Credits: 5 Non Instructor-Led CIMCEs

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Civil Court Flashcards: Set 4

This 5-hour course will cover English and Spanish court terminology (using multiple language equivalents) for Testimony by an Orthopedic Surgeon, Psychological Evaluation, Uncontested Divorce,
Divorce Settlement,
Closing Arguments at a Civil Trial
cases.

Registration: $79

Credits: 5 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

Master Sight Translation Bundle

Fee: $129

Credits: 20 Non-Instructor CIMCEs

Language: English

Includes:

Master Sight 1

Master Sight 2

Master Sight 3

Master Sight 4

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Note-Taking Symbols & Techniques Bundle

Fee: $129

Credits: 20 Non-Instructor CIMCEs (Plus 1 Bonus Credit)

Language: English

Includes:

Notetaking Symbol and Techniques Level 1

Notetaking Symbol and Techniques Level 2

Notetaking Symbol and Techniques Level 3

Notetaking Symbol and Techniques Level 4

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Criminal Court Vocabulary Bundle

Fee: $99

Credits: 15 Non-Instructor CIMCEs

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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