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Certified Translator (ATA Certification) Syllabus
American Translators Association credential certifying professional language translation competence. The full Certified Translator (ATA Certification) syllabus: 7 subjects, 26 chapters, 106 topics and 24 sub-topics, with 351 flashcards written against it.
Certified Translator (ATA Certification) subjects
Certified Translator (ATA Certification) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
ATA Certification Program: Structure, Eligibility, and Rules
- The Credential and Its Scope · 4 topics
- Eligibility and Membership Requirements · 4 topics
- Exam Format and Logistics · 5 topics
- Grading, Results, and Maintenance · 4 topics
The ATA Framework for Standardized Error Marking
- Principles of the Error-Point Grading System · 4 topics
- Transfer (Meaning) Errors · 6 topics
- Mechanical (Target-Language) Errors · 5 topics
- Applying the Flowchart and Error Categories · 4 topics
Source-Text Comprehension and Analysis
- Reading the Source for Translation · 4 topics
- Handling Ambiguity and Difficulty · 4 topics
- Discourse and Cohesion in the Source · 4 topics
Translation Competence and Technique
- Core Translation Strategies · 4 topics
- Target-Language Production · 4 topics
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making · 5 topics
- Exam-Specific Translation Workflow · 4 topics
Subject-Matter Domains and Terminology
- General and Journalistic Texts · 3 topics
- Technical and Scientific Texts (Option A) · 4 topics
- Legal, Commercial, and Financial Texts (Option B) · 4 topics
- Terminology Research and Resources · 3 topics
Target-Language Writing and Quality Control
- Grammar and Mechanics Mastery · 4 topics
- Style and Readability · 4 topics
- Revision, Editing, and Self-Review · 4 topics
Professional Ethics, Practice, and Exam Preparation
- ATA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct · 4 topics
- Translation Profession Context · 3 topics
- Structured Exam Preparation · 4 topics
- Test-Day Strategy and Pitfall Avoidance · 4 topics
Certified Translator (ATA Certification) flashcards
351 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- ATA Certification Program: Structure, Eligibility, and Rules — 50 cards
- The ATA Framework for Standardized Error Marking — 50 cards
- Source-Text Comprehension and Analysis — 50 cards
- Translation Competence and Technique — 50 cards
- Subject-Matter Domains and Terminology — 50 cards
- Target-Language Writing and Quality Control — 50 cards
- Professional Ethics, Practice, and Exam Preparation — 51 cards
Certified Translator (ATA Certification) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Certified Translator (ATA Certification) syllabus?
Certified Translator (ATA Certification) covers 7 subjects: ATA Certification Program: Structure, Eligibility, and Rules, The ATA Framework for Standardized Error Marking, Source-Text Comprehension and Analysis, Translation Competence and Technique, Subject-Matter Domains and Terminology, Target-Language Writing and Quality Control and Professional Ethics, Practice, and Exam Preparation.
How many chapters and topics are in the Certified Translator (ATA Certification) syllabus?
26 chapters and 106 topics, broken down further into 24 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. The ATA Framework for Standardized Error Marking is the largest subject, with 19 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there Certified Translator (ATA Certification) flashcards?
Yes — 351 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.