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State-certified Translator English

The online continuing education focuses on translation and cultural understanding. You learn precise application of language, adapted to the English variety. The course comprehensively prepares you for the state translator exam and offers practical insights into translation tools and professional workflows. Through simulated exams and online modules, you become more confident. Test your language level in English, French, or Spanish.

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State-certified Translator English Overview

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Start and Duration
  • Duration up to 24 months
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Funding
  • The continuing education course can be financed e.g. through the KFW Bank. The KFW Bank offers two programs for study financing with the KfW Study Loan and the Education Loan, which can be applied for regardless of income.
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Target Group
  • Target group: Professionals in language translation who want to further qualify themselves.
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Admission Requirements
  • Admission requires intermediate school leaving certificate and proof of knowledge. Exams are subject to a fee.
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Accreditation and Certificate
  • University Certificate
  • ZFU Approval: The Central Office for Distance Learning checks the quality of distance learning courses. ZEvA & ACQUIN: accredited university program to guarantee academic standards.
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Language
  • German

About this online course

Basic information

In the continuing education course to become a "State-Certified Translator: English", you learn to go beyond pure translation by deepening your language and translation skills as well as regional and intercultural knowledge. Since English is used differently worldwide, the challenge lies in striking the right linguistic nuances.

This continuing education course is particularly valuable because it comprehensively prepares you for the state translator exam and elevates your language skills to a professional level. Participants benefit from in-person seminars that simulate the exam process and online modules that teach practical skills such as using digital translation tools.

A degree as a state-certified translator significantly improves your career prospects. The course offers the opportunity to qualify as a specialist, and the certificate you earn is highly regarded on the job market. Furthermore, the credits you earn can be applied toward a later degree program. AKAD University, which offers this course, is also a member of the Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators e. V. (BDÜ) and supports BDÜ membership during your studies.

Contents:

  • Part 1
  • Translation exercise English I (5 ECTS)
  • Orientation workshop for state-certified translators (0 ECTS)
  • English for professional purposes C2 (5 ECTS)
  • German Language (5 ECTS)
  • Studies of Anglo-Saxon countries (5 ECTS)
  • German Studies (5 ECTS)
  • Part 2
  • General translation theory English/German (5 ECTS)
  • Text analysis and text production (5 ECTS)
  • Part 3
  • Economics (5 ECTS)
  • Translating general language texts English/German (5 ECTS)
  • Specialization (15 ECTS)
  • Part 4
  • Translating business texts English/German I (5 ECTS)
  • Specializations
  • I Exam preparation for state-certified translators
  • II Professional translation competence

Who offers this course?

AKAD University
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With over 60 years of experience and more than 71,000 graduates, AKAD University offers over 100 flexible online continuing education courses in areas such as digitalization, business, technology, and health. These courses can be completed entirely online and are especially attractive for working professionals. The ECTS credits earned can be credited toward a later degree program. AKAD provides individual support via the AKAD Campus and boasts a high completion rate of 96% as well as high satisfaction among participants.

AKAD University contact information

  • Email: beratung@akad.de

  • Address: Heilbronner Straße 86, 70191 Stuttgart

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State-certified Translator English Pricing

Prices updated in August 2026

Standard

229 € / month

Standard costs 229 €/month. Ideal for comprehensive language and translation training.
  • Optimal for studying alongside work
  • low monthly costs

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