Court Interpreter Workshop
The Tennessee Language Center’s Court Interpreter Workshop is your first step toward becoming a state-credentialed court interpreter.
This 14-hour, fully online workshop is approved by the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts and prepares you to begin the certification process.
Why Become a Court Interpreter?
This workshop is mandatory for anyone pursuing court interpreter registration or certification in Tennessee. Tennessee’s courts are experiencing a growing need for qualified interpreters in various languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Vietnamese and more.
Court interpreters play a vital role in ensuring justice and equal access for individuals with limited English proficiency.
Who Should Take This Workshop?
- People with some interpretation experience who speak English and one other language fluently and want to become certified court interpreters in the State of Tennessee.
- Current interpreters who want to improve their skills by becoming certified.
- Individuals from other states who wish to work in Tennessee as a court interpreter.
Participants must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Speak English and one other language fluently.
Workshop Details
- Location: All classes are held on Zoom.
- Time: Six evening classes over two weeks.
- Class Length: Each class is two-and-a-half hours.
- Cost: tuition plus materials is $325.
Refund Policy
- Students who withdraw before the first day of class or within the first two class hours: Full refund.
- Students who withdraw after the first two class hours: No refund.