Welcome to Loc300
Learn about the art of selecting qualified human translators for your localization projects.
About This Course
Loc300 is a comprehensive short course that teaches about the characteristics to look for when selecting human translators. Whether you're managing a translation project for the first time or looking to refine your vendor selection process, in this course you'll learn practical frameworks and industry standards to guide your decisions.
Whether you'd like bespoke translations by hand or help designing automatic translation systems, knowing how to evaluate translator qualifications and apply systematic selection criteria in line with best practices is a necessary as ever. This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to make informed choices based on the specific languages, subject matter, and content intent of your project.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Evaluate when human translation is the appropriate choice versus automatic translation solutions
- Understand and apply ASTM F43 translation labels of Un-Verified Translation and Professionally Verified Translation
- Assess individual translator qualifications including credentials, experience, and specializations
- Identify key criteria for selecting a professional translation agency
- Start implementing systematic vendor management using scorecards and evaluation frameworks
- Make strategic decisions about translation vendor selection tailored to your specific project needs
Who Should Take This Course
This course is designed for:
- Buyers recruiting for multilingual content creation
- Content strategists expanding into international markets
- Marketing professionals managing localized campaigns
- Product managers launching in new language markets
- Anyone responsible for procuring translation services
- Professionals seeking to understand localization vendor selection best practices
No prior localization experience is required—just a commitment to learning systematic approaches to translation quality.
Ready to Begin?
Explore the course lessons and start building your translator selection expertise.
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