ATA Certification Program
Want to be an ATA-certified translator?
Follow these steps to register for an ATA certification exam:
- Become an ATA member As a member of ATA you can also purchase practice tests, which provide a practical introduction to the nature of the exam and how the graders mark the test, as well as an indication of how you will do on the exam. Please click here to Join Online.
- Satisfy the Eligibility Requirements You must provide proof of a combination of education and work experience in order to qualify to take the examination. Please click here for the Eligibility Form.
- Register for an upcoming exam The certification examination is a three-hour, open-book, proctored exam in a specific language pair. Please click here for the Registration Form.
