Online Programs
We have created our interpreter training programs with your busy life in mind. Most V.I.I. students work full time jobs, have families and full lives. We also know that everyone learns differently. Our programs take that into account and provide you with feedback and chances to evaluate your progress every step of the way.
V.I.I. is committed to delivering the most convenient and effective professional interpreter training programs. You will learn at your own pace, in your own environment with our courses guiding you every step of the way.
V.I.I.’s programs are:
- Affordable. You can train for a new career at a price that won’t break your budget. Everything you need is at your fingertips with our online course.
- Convenient. Our online classroom is the ultimate in convenience. There’s no commute to classes, no need to rearrange your schedule. Study where and when you choose, and still have time for your family and job.
- Supported. Even though you learn at home, you’re never alone. You can be assured of getting all the help you need from our dedicated staff when you need it.
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If you are an employer of interpreters/linguists – V.I.I. offers applications that will improve your efficiency and increase your resource pool.
V.I.I.’s courses are also fully accessible for visually impaired individuals, and have been developed with all types of learners in mind.
…All from the comfort and convenience of your own device! Enroll now.
COURSES
Our Course Offerings
Interpreting Skills in 40 hours
Learn online at your own pace
V.I.I.’s Professional Interpreter Program takes the student on a journey through awareness, knowledge and skills building. V.I.I.’s proprietary modular approach to teaching interpreting makes it easier for students to naturally add and sharpen their skills as they progress. The results are unparalleled listening skills, the ability to transfer language accurately, and the resources needed to work as a professional interpreter. All of V.I,I’s courses are accessible: visually-impaired bilingual individuals are encouraged to enroll.
Medical Interpreting Training in 60 hours
Get everything you need to specialize in medical interpreting
V.I.I.’s Professional Medical Interpreter Program was created in accordance to guidelines from the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC). It also includes everything interpreters need to know if they decide to try to obtain national certification from organizations like The Certification Commission for Health Care Interpreters (CCHI).
The course also includes valuable information that will enable medical interpreters to make appropriate decisions in a variety of challenging situations. Our graduates are given all the tools they need to successfully and confidently perform in professional environments like hospitals and clinics, whether in-person or remotely.
Health Care Interpreting Certificate Program - 100 hours
Comprehensive skills training plus medical interpreting specialization
V.I.I.’s Health Care Interpreting Certificate Program was designed for bilingual individuals who want to learn interpreting and specialize in the medical interpreting field at the same time. This course combines effective language interpreting skills training with in-depth knowledge of health care interpreting, complete with all the tools needed to prepare for national certification from organizations like The Certification Commission for Health Care Interpreters (CCHI).
The course covers all interpreters need to know to work as professional interpreters in general public services settings as well as medical settings, including valuable career orientation lessons.
Affordable.
You can train for a new career at a price that won't break your budget. Everything you need is at your fingertips with our online courses.
Convenient.
Our online classroom is the ultimate in convenience. Study where and when you choose, and still have time for your family and job.
Supported.
Even though you learn at home, you're never alone. You can be assured of getting all the help you need from our dedicated staff when you need it.