Overview

This one-day course will introduce you to memoQ - one of the latest computer-aided translation (CAT) tools that's gaining ground in the industry.

You'll become familiar with the user interface and learn how to use its main functions effectively according to the project you're working on.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at translators with some experience in memoQ.

Participants will need to have a version of memoQ installed on their computer (trial versions will suffice).

Course content

In the first part of the course, you'll learn about the rationale behind memoQ's structure compared to other CAT software and why it's become so popular with translation companies. You'll also discuss the basics of translation technology and the components of translation software.

In the second part of the course, you'll be introduced to the main functions of the software. You'll be guided through processes of translation, as well as building your own resources with memoQ.

In the final part of the course, you'll import and work on different types of files, discuss export solutions, compatibility with other software and term bases, learn about the options available in QA, filtering, alignment, predictive actions, statistics, reports etc.

Certificate

A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of the course.

Cost

The standard rate for this course is £145.

The following discounts are also available:

• UCL students and CenTraS alumni - £65
• UCL staff, academic visitors, and affiliates - £110

Course team

Emmanouela Patiniotaki

Emmanouela has been a professional translator since 2008, and has collaborated with various companies using a variety of translation tools. She’s been training students and professionals in translation technology since 2011 and has designed and run several courses on this topic. She teaches translation technology at UCL and visits other universities and organisations around the world for short training courses.

Her research focuses on the design of accessible educational and cultural environments and the use of assistive technology, automation tools and access services, for linguistic and sensory access to information, education and entertainment.

Course information last modified: 16 May 2024, 16:42