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.
Upcoming Training Schedule:
Remote via Zoom
Date
Time
Monday, December 28, 2026
3:00pm – 7:15pm
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
3:00pm – 7:15pm
Saturday, January 2, 2027
8:30am – 5:30pm
Monday, January 4, 2027
3:00pm – 7:15pm
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
3:00pm – 7:15pm
Saturday, January 9, 2027
8:30am – 5:30pm
Monday, January 11, 2027
3:00pm – 7:15pm
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
3:00pm – 7:15pm
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.
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.
The OPI costs $73-$145, depending on the language.
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 $600 training fee to reserve your seat.
Your seat is guaranteed once you meet the language requirement and submit full payment.
Financial assistance may be available through the organizations and programs listed below to help offset the cost of interpreter training. Scholarship availability, eligibility requirements, application processes, and deadlines vary by organization.
Employer Professional Development Support
If you are currently employed, consider speaking with your employer about professional development or continuing education benefits that may help cover the cost of interpreter training. Some employers may offer tuition assistance or professional development funding for training that supports employees’ skills and career growth.
Interpreter Training Registration
Please fill out this form to begin your registration.
