SDL Trados Studio 2019 Getting Started Part 1: Translating
Course summary
SDL Trados Studio 2019 Getting Started Part 1: Translating Learning Objectives: This course is designed for users who want to get familiar with SDL Trados Studio to start working productively as soon as possible. - Introduction to CAT technologies: what is a translation memory (TM), termbase, AutoSuggest dictionary? - Overview of the application - Configuring the application to your personal preferences - Translating MS Office files in SDL Trados Studio making use of the most common features - Delivering the finished translation Target Audience: translators who have never used SDL Trados Studio before and want to get started with the application to be productive from day one Prerequisites: Basic understanding of PCs, the Windows operating system and MS Word SDL Trados Certification: This course provides some of the topics attendees need to pass their SDL Trados Studio Level 1 Getting Started exam. The SDL Trados™ Certification program enables individual translators and project managers to validate their knowledge and expertise in the use of SDL Trados products. Achieving SDL Trados Certification demonstrates that you are fully prepared to work with the world’s leading translation technology. SDL Trados Studio Level 1 Getting Started The exam questions are based on the topics covered in the SDL Trados Studio – Getting Started Part 1 and 2 courses, i.e. attendance on the courses, followed by practical experience of the topics covered, will prepare attendees to take the exam. The exam consists of 40 questions and lasts 40 minutes. Attendees take their exams by logging into their SDL Account and selecting the Education area, where their exams and corresponding training manuals can be found. Attendees will be advised on completion of their exam whether they have passed or need to retake. Further Development: At the end of this course attendees will have covered all of the topics necessary to significantly increase translation speeds and productivity. Attendees should also consider attending the following courses: See upcoming courses here. Further Information: For further information on any of our courses, training delivery options and course dates, the SDL Trados Certification programme or course fees please contact us Target audience translators who have never used SDL Trados Studio before and want to get started with the application to be productive from day one Prerequisites Basic understanding of PCs, the Windows operating system and MS Word Topics covered during the course: (click to expand) Click to expand Introduction to CAT Technologies, i.e. what are
Personal settings: preparing the environment to your personal preferences
Translating a single file (MS Word)
Translating a single file (MS PowerPoint)
Translating a single file (MS Excel)
Translating a single file (PDF)
Using segment fragments during translation
Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat Participation fee includes: • Access to training session with SDL Trados Certified Trainer. • SDL Trados Approved Training Manual & sample files for practice. • SDL Trados Certification Exams. Steps to take your training and certification: 1 - Register & Pay To register in this session please click on the "register and pay later" button on the right. Your status will be marked as "registered" and it will indicate only your interest in the training session. Status changes to registered and paid when payment is processed and informed to ProZ.com. To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. There needs to be a minimum of 6 students to conduct this training session. If the minimum of paid students is not reached 72 hours before the session is to take place, you will be notified and asked to book your seat in an upcoming session without extra cost or transaction from your part. Participants should not delay in making payments to ensure classes are not canceled due to low enrollment. We suggest then you purchase your spot as soon as possible. If you have purchased training with SDL Trados or as part of a software + training offer you should redeem your credit by clicking on the "use credit" button on the right. More information about training credits is available here. 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. 2 - Get your course manual and sample files After payment you will be given access to a restricted area of the site to download the courseware and sample files. You don't need to have gone through the manual and files before the training, and ideally should not have them open during the session. Your instructors will be sharing their screen and using the sample files. The manual and files are so that you may practice after the training and prepare to pass the certification exam. Some of the sample files will be proprietary SDL Trados files and can only be opened with an installed activated license of SDL Trados. 3 - Attend the training session 72 hours before the training session takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email to join the session at the announced time. Note: three hour online SDL Trados sessions are not recorded. 4 - Take your SDL Trados Certification exam SDL TRADOS Certification exams are delivered by SDL TRADOS. Certification exams will be available in your SDL My account approximately 10 working days after making a payment. Note that you must be registered and have an account at SDL to receive the certification exams. If you do not have an account with SDL, you can create one here: https://oos.sdl.com/asp/products/ssl/account/ Make sure you use the same email address associated with your ProZ.com account when creating your SDL account. If you have an account with a different email address, or if after 10 days you have not received the certification exams please contact SDL Product training at [email protected] indicating which training session you have taken along with the proper email address for your SDL account so that the certification exams can be updated. Please follow the below instructions to access training materials and exams in your sdl.com account: Log onto your SDL My Account area on the following link https://oos.sdl.com/asp/products/ssl/account/ and go to the Certification and Training page, where you will find the Workbook and sample files for you to download. You will also find 3 attempts at your exam which can be taken at any time online, and will not expire. If you cannot locate training materials at sdl.com, submit a support request and report an email address associated with your sdl.com account. Please, read the SDL Certification Training Sessions FAQs for more information Software and system requirements (click to expand) Click to expand Software For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server • Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Required: OS X 10.7 Lion, 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.9 Mavericks and 10.10 Yosemite • Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection • Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended) To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset): • Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended) • Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended) • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. For Mac®-based Users • Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 or later • Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 4.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ 1.6 or higher recommended) • Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL or better recommended • Required: 2.4 GHz Intel processor (Core 2 Duo), 1 GB of RAM or better For iPad®-based Users • Required: iPad® 1 or newer; iPhone® 3GS or newer; iPod® Touch (3rd generation) or newer • iOS 4.2 or newer • WiFi recommended for VoIP • Free GoToMeeting App from the App Store For Android-based Users • Android 2.2 or higher • 1Ghz CPU or higher recommended • WiFi recommended for VoIP • Free GoToMeeting App from the Google Play Store Attendees who join the audio portion of a webinar are joined muted by default. This is done to reduce echo, static, feedback and/or noise during the webinar. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. 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