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IMPORTANT: SDL Trados Studio 2014 delivers the same workflow as SDL Trados Studio 2011. This training course is designed for those who use, or would like to start using, SDL Trados Studio 2011 and/or SDL Trados Studio 2014.
This course is delivered live and web based, over 3 hours.
Purchase of SDL Trados software is not necessary to take this training. The software features will be presented via the trainer’s machine.
Exams, as well as training manual and materials for each level, are included when you purchase this training session. Note: three hour online sessions on SDL Trados are not recorded.
Important: After training purchase you will get access to the training materials from this training page. A link is provided in the right upper corner as shown on the screenshot.
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If you have a credit to redeem please feel free to purchase this training with your credit by clicking on a "Purchase for $ (Use purchase credit)" button on your right as it is suggested on this screenshot.
SDL Trados Studio 2014 Getting Started Part 1: Translating
Learning Objectives:
This course is designed for users who want to get familiar with SDL Trados Studio 2014 quickly and start working productively with the tool from day one.
- 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:
This course is designed for:
- translators who have never used SDL Trados Studio 2014 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 2014 Getting Started exam.
The SDL Certification program enables individual translators and project managers to validate their knowledge and expertise in the use of SDL Trados products. Achieving SDL Certification demonstrates that you are fully prepared to work with the world’s leading translation technology. The first stage of achieving SDL Certification in the SDL Trados Studio 2014 product can be achieved by taking the SDL Trados Studio 2014 web based exam.
The exam questions are based on the topics covered in the SDL Trados Studio 2014 – Getting Started Part I and 2 courses. Attendance on both courses, followed by practical experience of the topics covered, will prepare attendees to take the exam.
Full SDL Certification for Translators in the SDL Trados Studio 2014 product can be achieved by taking the following web based exam:
- SDL Trados Studio 2014 – Getting Started
- SDL Trados Studio 2014 – Intermediate
- SDL Trados Studio 2014 – Advanced
Attendees will be advised on completion of their exam whether they have passed or need to retake.
The exam consists of 40 questions and lasts 40 minutes. Attendees take their exams by logging into their SDL My Account and selecting the My Certification 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 get started with SDL Trados Studio 2014.
Attendees should also consider attending the following courses:
- SDL Trados Studio 2014 – Getting Started Part 2: Working with the Supply Chain and Pre-production
- SDL Trados Studio 2014 –Intermediate, which will teach you to go beyond the basics for more effective handling of translation projects
- SDL Trados Studio 2014 – Advanced, which will teach you to leverage advanced functionality to get the most out of the product
- SDL MultiTerm™ 2014 course, which will teach you the key functionality of SDL MultiTerm 2014
For further information on any of our courses, training delivery options and course dates, the SDL Certification programme or course fees please contact us at contact us
Target audience
Translators who have never used SDL Trados Studio 2014 before and want to get started with the application to be productive from day one
TOPICS COVERED DURING THE COURSE
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Introduction to CAT Technologies, i.e. what are:
Translation memories (TMs)
Termbases
AutoSuggest dictionaries
Personal settings: preparing the environment to your personal preferences
Selecting your preferred language pair
Adapting the display font size for better reading
Translating a single file (MS Word)
Opening a file for translation
Selecting a translation memory
Selecting a termbase
Selecting an AutoSuggest dictionary
Introduction to the translation editing environment
Navigating in the editor: going up and down to the previous/next sentence
Translating a sentence from scratch
Quickly inserting words and expressions suggested by the AutoSuggest dictionary and termbase
Confirming translations and saving them to the TM database
Effective handling of repeated sentences (Auto-propagation)
Re-using an existing translation from the TM (exact match)
Modifying a translation suggestion (fuzzy match)
Looking up words and expressions in the TM (concordance search)
Spell check
Applying formatting
Inserting tags (QuickInsert)
Previewing files in their original layout
Previewing the translation in MS Word
Previewing the document in real-time while translating
Saving your translation
What is the bilingual SDLXLIFF format?
Saving the translation in MS Word format for delivery
Translating a single file (MS PowerPoint)
Opening a file for translation through drag & drop into Studio
Auto-localization of dates
Editing the source text
Merging segments
Previewing PowerPoint slides in their original layout, e.g. to check whether the target content fits into text boxes
Saving the translation in MS PowerPoint format for delivery
Translating a single file (MS Excel)
Opening a file for translation through drag & drop into Studio
Adding a termbase for translation
Looking up and inserting terminology from the termbase during translation
Previewing and generating the target file
Translating a single file (PDF)
What to watch out for when translating PDF files
Running a file analysis and reading the analysis result
Translating the file content
Previewing and generating the target file
Registration and payment information (click to expand)
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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 producttraining@sdl.com 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.
Software and system requirements (click to expand)
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Software
No purchase needed. You do not need to have SDL Trados software installed on your machine, the software features will be presented via the trainer’s machine.
SDL TRADOS offers a 30-day trial version. It is strongly recommended that you DO NOT have SDL Trados software running during the online training session, as the program and the virtual platform are two resource-intensive applications that may be taxing processor ability. SDL Trados software features will be presented via the trainer’s machine.
If you are interested in purchasing a SDL Trados license, visit ProZ.com TGB to buy at the lowest price in the market.
Virtual platform system requirements
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.
Recommendations
• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
• We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course.
Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly.
I would like to know the duration of the course, as 3 hours is a short time (that's what it is said above)
Thank you for your feedback.
Andrea Llopis.
Hello Andrea,
The online workshop lasts three hours. You may check the training plan for details about topics to be covered.
The participation fee is 99 USD for each training level. It includes access to the live 3 hour online training session, manuals, exercises and certification exams. Note: three hour online SDL Trados Certification sessions are not recorded.
Hope this helps and clarifies.
My bests, Helen
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About Virtual platform system requirements and recommendations:
"• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended."?? I'd like to know if can I attend this training course using Wireless connection.
Best regards Caterina
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About Virtual platform system requirements and recommendations:
"• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended."?? I'd like to know if can I attend this training course using Wireless connection.
Best regards Caterina
Hello Caterina,
Thank you for your interest in the training. It is always suggested to use stable Internet connection in order to attend online events, specially is they deal with CAT tools.
All attendees will remain muted during the session but you can use the Questions box to communicate with the trainer. You will need to have good headset/speakers and stable connection. If you use Wifi and there is no way to switch to cable, I would suggest you joining the session using telephone. If you prefer to use your phone, you must select "Use Telephone" after joining the webinar.
Hope this helps.
My bests, Helen
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Training levels and internet connection
Feb 3, 2015
Hello, Could you please let me know what you mean by "each training level"? Is it beginner, intermediate, and advanced? My second question is related to the internet connection in Egypt; sometimes we have troubles with the connection, which means that I might miss some parts or all of the session. Have you encountered such a situation, and what is the best way to go about it? Thanks
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Hello, Could you please let me know what you mean by "each training level"? Is it beginner, intermediate, and advanced? My second question is related to the internet connection in Egypt; sometimes we have troubles with the connection, which means that I might miss some parts or all of the session. Have you encountered such a situation, and what is the best way to go about it? Thanks
Hello Ammoula1959,
Indeed, the part "each training level" refers to training levels as "Getting Started", "Intermediate", "Advanced".
As for Internet connection, you may check your connectivity at http://www.proz.com/faq/4997#4997 and see if all works fine. You should make sure you use cable instead of Wifi connection and your PC meets the requirements, http://www.proz.com/faq/4946#4946 If you lose connection during the webinar, I am afraid there is nothing we can do. The GTW platform provides toll free numbers for those who want to join the platform using not telephone instead of VOiP. In this case the call is charged as a local call. But there is no toll free number for Egypt I am afraid.
URGENT !!!!! I did not get any e-mail, how do I join the training
Feb 18, 2015
Hello,
I read in the instructions that - "72 hours before the training session, you will receive a confirmation email from Go To Webinar containing information and a unique link for joining the webinar. This link is unique to your registration and can only be used by you. Please check carefully the webinar start date and time as well as all system requirements, refunds are not available for missed sessions. Some minutes prior to the webinar's announced time, open the confi... See more
Hello,
I read in the instructions that - "72 hours before the training session, you will receive a confirmation email from Go To Webinar containing information and a unique link for joining the webinar. This link is unique to your registration and can only be used by you. Please check carefully the webinar start date and time as well as all system requirements, refunds are not available for missed sessions. Some minutes prior to the webinar's announced time, open the confirmation email and click the "Join Webinar" link provided there. If prompted, click Yes, Grant or Trust to accept the download."
I still have no e-mail or link, although I paid right away ten days ago. How do I join the training tomorrow morning???!!!!
it worked fine with logging in, thank you so much!!
I need a certificate or attestation of attendance for this training, how can I get one, can you provide me with one please? I need to submit it tomorrow (that was also the reason why I took the training), is this possible? I asked the trainer, Ms. Michiels ans she said it you would probably be able to procure me with one.
it worked fine with logging in, thank you so much!!
I need a certificate or attestation of attendance for this training, how can I get one, can you provide me with one please? I need to submit it tomorrow (that was also the reason why I took the training), is this possible? I asked the trainer, Ms. Michiels ans she said it you would probably be able to procure me with one.
