Accelerated Interpreter Training Program (ITP)

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Join CCSLI’s 16-Week accelerated sign language interpreter training!

Our comprehensive program is designed for working interpreters who have not yet attended a formal interpreter training program, or those that would simply like to refresh their skills. This course provides an immersive, fast-paced curriculum that prepares participants for the NIC (National Interpreter Certification) and EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) evaluations. Through a combination of classroom instruction, practical exercises, and real-world interpreting experiences, working interpreters can enhance their skills and knowledge to excel in the field of sign language interpreting. ** Purchase of the book “So You Want to Be an Interpreter (5th Edition) is required.   

Objectives:

This course is designed to prepare working professionals for certification, exams, and career opportunities in sign language interpretation. Our program includes modules on advanced ASL grammar, ethical decision-making, cultural competency, and specialized interpreting scenarios. Enroll today to elevate your interpreting career with CCSLI’s expert-led training, tailored specifically for professionals seeking to advance their credentials. 

By the end of this 16-week course, participants will have…

• developed a deeper understanding of interpreting techniques
•  improved their ability to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals
• gained the confidence needed to succeed in professional certification evaluations.

INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:

ASL CHAT WITH DEAF MENTORS:  Despite all your training and hard work do you still struggle with reception?  Would you like to expand your vocabulary and improve your fluidity? Our two hour weekly ASL Chat gives you the opportunity to learn from Deaf mentors with diverse backgrounds and a variety of signing styles. You can also join our Collaborative Practice Room where you can enjoy guided interpreting practice with a Deaf mentor and peers. Chat, ask Deaf individuals questions, and be mentors in a safe and supportive environment. 

Thursdays 4pm – 6pm PST | Jan 15th – May 7th 2026 

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SKILLS EVALUATION (SLI-SE): This evaluation is designed to provide both individual interpreters and prospective employers with a basic yet realistic assessment of an interpreter’s skill set. Interpreters, who have not taken a certification test or have yet to pass can determine if they are ready to test or if there has been enough improvement to warrant testing again. Evaluation results will be sent via email and will indicate at which skill level our evaluators consider the interpreter to be performing at. 

Where: Zoom

When: Jan 15, 2026 – May 7, 2026
Thursdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm PST

Can I Earn CEU’s?

CEU’s for RID are available for our RID members through the PINRA process.  We will connect you with our sponsor. Additionally, we can provide the needed documents for BEI members collecting CEU’s. 

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