This 40-hour, online weekend course is for bilingual persons interested and committed to working as an interpreter and building an interpreter career.

THE COURSEMedical interpreter working with a provider and a patient

The Interpreting for Professionals 40-hour Online Weekend Course helps you become a qualified interpreter in medical, educational, and social services interpreting.

COURSE INFO

  • 40 hours of online weekend classroom instruction
  • The course is in English
  • The curriculum is from Cross-Cultural Communications, the most up-to-date curriculum used in the field (skills-based for spoken and sign language interpreters)
  • Once the course is completed and the final exam is passed, you will become a Qualified Interpreter and be ready to start working.

THE SCHEDULE

Course Dates: March 6, 2027 – June 12, 2027 (No class Memorial Day weekend)

Days & Time: Saturday Mornings | 9:00 am -12:00 pm

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*This course takes place over 14 Saturdays.

INTERPRETER WORK

  • VCI helps you gain the interpretation skills you will need to become a professional interpreter, understand the language service industry, and how to work in this field.
  • Most interpreters work as independent contractors for the language service industry, mostly with out-of-state companies, and with some local organizations that may offer employment.
  • Working as an independent contractor offers you the opportunity to set your own schedule and work from home.

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PREREQUISITES

  • Be age18 or older
  • Be bilingual and pass the VCI reading comprehension, the VCI language screening, and the Language Testing International (LTI) language proficiency test.
  • High school diploma or equivalent. VCI accepts translated diplomas from other countries. We do not accept transcripts.

Cost: The total cost of the course will be $800*. A payment of $200 will be requested upon registration. The remaining $600 can be paid in full, prior to the course starting, or be split up into two separate payments.

*By attending a course info session, you can save $100 off of your registration fee. 

SAVE ON YOUR REGISTRATION FEE

Attend a one-hour online course info session to learn more about the Interpreting for Professionals Course and receive $100 off your registration fee for attending.

REGISTER FOR AN INFO SESSION

Upcoming Info Session Dates:
  • Friday, 10/23/26 | 12:00 – 1:00pm
  • Saturday, 11/14/26 | 9:00 – 10:00 am
  • Thursday, 11/19/26 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm

What the info session covers:

  • What are the basics of interpretation?
  • What is the difference between Interpretation vs Translation?
  • What is a community interpreter?
  • What can work as an interpreter look like?
  • What is included in the course?
  • What steps to you need to take after registration?
  • Your Questions!

*You only need to attend one to earn the discount. All Info sessions are online and free to attend.

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