We offer our a 40-hour Foundations of Community Interpreting training designed to build essential skills for interpreters working in community, medical, and educational settings. This interactive course uses curriculum developed by Cross-Cultural Communications (CCC), a nationally recognized leader in interpreter training.
Expert-Led Training by Dolgormaa Hersom
The course is led by Dolgormaa Hersom, President and CEO of House of Languages, and a licensed trainer with CCC. With over two decades of experience in language access and interpreter training, participants gain practical, real-world skills through guided instruction.
Interested in Upcoming Trainings? New training dates will be announced soon. If you are interested in participating, please submit your information through the form. Our team will follow up with you once the next session is scheduled.
Price:
$600 per participant.
Your seat is guaranteed once you meet the language requirement and submit full payment.
Your registration covers everything you need for a complete learning experience:
Official course materials developed by Cross-Cultural Communications (CCC)
The Community Interpreter®: An International Textbook
Interactive learning activities with personalized feedback and assessments
Final exam proctored by CCC to verify successful completion
Certificate of Completion meeting national training standards
Networking and career opportunities
Please note that participation in this training does not guarantee employment with House of Languages. Interpreter opportunities are based on language needs, qualifications, and availability.
Certificate of Completion and Career Advancement
Completing this 40-hour interpreter training and successfully passing the final exam provides a certificate of completion that meets national training standards for community interpreting and serves as a prerequisite for national medical interpreter certification. This is an excellent way to enhance your professional portfolio and demonstrate your commitment to career growth.
General Education: All candidates must having at least a high school diploma or GED.
Oral proficiency in English (one of the following):
Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or any other degree from an institution of higher education in the U.S. or other English language country.
High school diploma from a high school in the U.S. or other English language country.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 90+ on iBT.
Oral proficiency in the target language(s) (one of the following):
Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or any other degree from an institution of higher education where the target language is spoken.
High school diploma from a high school in a country where the target language is spoken.
24+ semester college credit hours of the target language.
ACTFL Oral Exams (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages): Advanced Low Level and above (follow this link www.languagetesting.com).
Register and Submit Your Resume:
Complete the registration form and upload your resume showing your experience using your working languages by November 24, 2025.
Please make sure your resume includes your most recent college or university attended, with country/state location, language of instruction, degree earned, field of study, and dates attended.
Also include your high school or GED information with school name (or GED equivalent), country/state location, language of instruction, and dates attended.
If required, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to schedule the test.
The OPIc costs $93-$108, paid directly to LTI.
Results and Payment:
We will receive your test results directly from LTI. If you meet the minimum proficiency level, you will receive an email with a secure link to pay the $650 training fee to reserve your seat.
Your seat is guaranteed once you meet the language requirement and submit full payment.
Interpreter Training Registration
Please fill out this form to begin your registration.
