This is a self-paced course,
which means instruction is completed in a self directed manner at your own pace. You can enroll any time.
Language:
inglés
Description
Estimated duration:
6 hours
Objectives:
• To introduce trainees to the nature and applications of the PDF format so as to enable them to anticipate the complexities of and budget for translation projects.
• To present trainees with the methods and software tools for the translation of PDF files of different nature.
Format:
Self-paced course conducted online via ProZ.com's e-learning platform, with instructor feedback in forums. All you need to participate is an Internet connection.
Topics covered during the course
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Course program:
Overview of the Origins, Uses and Characteristics of the PDF Format
Types of PDF Files and Word/Character Count
What Tools Are Available to Handle PDF Files?
How to Translate Each PDF File Type
Video: Using OCR to process an image PDF file
Video: A tour of a PDF editor: direct PDF edition
Course requirements (click here to expand)
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• There are no requirements other than Internet connection to participate in this self-paced course.
• No software purchase is necessary. All the tools used in the course will be available online.
Registration and payment information
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Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat.
After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records.
How do I access the online platform?
Upon payment you will receive an automatic email with access link and instructions to access the eLearning platform.
Upon completion of the training feel free to submit a support request reporting this. A certificate of attendance will be issued for you and it will become available from your home profile page.
Bio: Mauricio Coitiño se desempeña profesionalmente como traductor y diseñador gráfico freelance desde hace más de cinco años. Posee experiencia en servicios de DTP para agencias de traducción, traducción de sitios web, diseño editorial y diseño de imagen corporativa. Es Técnico Profesional en Diseño Gráfico y estudiante avanzado de Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico y del IH Diploma in Translation. Desde 2007 enseña Español como lengua extranjera en International House Montevideo.
Mauricio Coitiño has been a professional EN-ES translator and graphics designer for over five years. He is experienced in DTP services for translation agencies, website translation, editorial design and corporate image design. He is a professional graphics operator and an advanced student of a BA in Graphic Design and the IH Diploma in Translation. Since 2007, he has been teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language at International House Montevideo.
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