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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.
Non Instructor-Led Courses (Language Neutral)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Non Instructor-Led Courses for Spanish Court Terminology
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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