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Technical and Specialized Translation Courses

EU standards, patents, specifications and technical documentation. Master the precision skills behind the highest paid translation work.

39Courses
4Languages
7Free options
🎓 Certified courses 🌍 6 languages 🏃 Self-paced online 💼 Career focused

Precision is the product

Technical translation demands absolute precision: every term, number and specification must be correct because engineers, regulators and users depend on it. It is one of the highest paid translation domains and one of the most stable sources of work.

What the track covers

You learn to work with EU standards and regulations, patents and intellectual property, technical specifications, user documentation and specialized fields such as engineering, finance and manufacturing. You also master the terminology management and reference workflows professionals use to stay accurate.

Built for consistency and speed

Technical projects are often large and repetitive, which makes them ideal for CAT tools, terminology databases and machine translation post-editing. The courses show you how to combine these tools with your domain judgment for maximum quality and efficiency.

🎯What you will learn

  • Translate EU standards, regulations and compliance documents
  • Handle patents and intellectual property with precision
  • Master technical specifications, user documentation and manuals
  • Build terminology databases that keep large projects consistent
  • Combine CAT tools and MT post-editing with domain judgment
  • Work confidently in engineering, finance and manufacturing content

👥Who this track is for

Translators who want higher rates and stable work
Technical writers and engineers with language skills
Professionals entering patent or standards translation
Anyone who loves precision and structured content

💼 Where this can take you

Technical documentation is endless: every product, standard and patent needs translation, and the volume keeps growing. Specialists earn above average rates and enjoy recurring work from clients who value reliability.

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The Power of Terminology: Strategies for Global Success
EN

The Power of Terminology: Strategies for Global Success

60€
Evaluating translation through MQM
EN

Evaluating translation through MQM

120€
Translation and Feminism: Women Rights vs Pinkwashing
EN

Translation and Feminism: Women Rights vs Pinkwashing

90€
Technical Translation and Documentation
EN

Technical Translation and Documentation

150€
Inclusivity. Creating People-Friendly Translations
EN

Inclusivity. Creating People-Friendly Translations

150€
Translating Terminology (Best Resources)
EN

Translating Terminology (Best Resources)

150€
Effective Time Management for Translators
EN

Effective Time Management for Translators

150€
Guide to User Manual Translation
EN

Guide to User Manual Translation

150€
Inclusivity for Language Professionals
EN

Inclusivity for Language Professionals

150€
Best practices dictating with Dragon
EN

Best practices dictating with Dragon

FREE
Traduzione in ambito teologico
IT

Traduzione in ambito teologico

60€
Traduzione tecnica
IT

Traduzione tecnica

195€
Traduzione di frasi idiomatiche (inglese-italiano)
IT

Traduzione di frasi idiomatiche (inglese-italiano)

FREE
Ricerche terminologiche per traduttori
IT

Ricerche terminologiche per traduttori

150€
Tecniche di traduzione per il giornalismo
IT

Tecniche di traduzione per il giornalismo

150€
La traduzione della cosmetica e beauty
IT

La traduzione della cosmetica e beauty

150€
Food & Beverage: la traduzione per il settore alimentare
IT

Food & Beverage: la traduzione per il settore alimentare

150€
Mediazione interculturale nel contesto migratorio
IT

Mediazione interculturale nel contesto migratorio

FREE
Tone of voice e registro nella traduzione
IT

Tone of voice e registro nella traduzione

100€
Il linguaggio inclusivo in italiano
IT

Il linguaggio inclusivo in italiano

100€
Le prove di traduzione: come funzionano e come superarle
IT

Le prove di traduzione: come funzionano e come superarle

100€
Primi passi nel settore della traduzione: cosa fare dopo la laurea?
IT

Primi passi nel settore della traduzione: cosa fare dopo la laurea?

FREE
Revisione ed editing per traduttori
IT

Revisione ed editing per traduttori

90€
La traduzione di cosmetica e beauty (I Edizione)
IT

La traduzione di cosmetica e beauty (I Edizione)

90€
Tradurre il vino: dalla teoria alla pratica
IT

Tradurre il vino: dalla teoria alla pratica

90€
Fundamentos de gestión terminológica
ES

Fundamentos de gestión terminológica

90€
Taller de ortografía
ES

Taller de ortografía

90€
Taller de puntuación
ES

Taller de puntuación

90€
Taller de gramática
ES

Taller de gramática

90€
Traducción de normas europeas e internacionales
ES

Traducción de normas europeas e internacionales

295€
Lenguaje inclusivo
ES

Lenguaje inclusivo

FREE
Traducción de patentes
ES

Traducción de patentes

150€
Also in: Legal & Sworn
Google para traductores
ES

Google para traductores

90€
Preparación de documentos PDF para traductores
ES

Preparación de documentos PDF para traductores

90€
Traducción sostenible: prácticas y éticas laborales
ES

Traducción sostenible: prácticas y éticas laborales

90€
Fundamentos básicos sobre traducción financiera
ES

Fundamentos básicos sobre traducción financiera

90€
Fundamentos básicos de la traducción de textos de especialidad
ES

Fundamentos básicos de la traducción de textos de especialidad

FREE
Jornada Solidaria: Lucha contra el cáncer infantil
ES

Jornada Solidaria: Lucha contra el cáncer infantil

FREE
Bien démarrer dans l’industrie de la traduction
FR

Bien démarrer dans l’industrie de la traduction

90€

What is technical translation exactly?

It is the translation of content that requires specialized knowledge: standards, patents, specifications, manuals, engineering and financial documentation. Precision and terminology are critical.

Do I need an engineering background?

No. The courses teach the terminology, sources and quality processes you need. Many successful technical translators come from language degrees.

Is there recurring work?

Yes. Standards get updated, products get documented and patents keep coming. Clients with technical content typically have continuous translation needs.

Do CAT tools matter in this field?

Very much. Technical content is ideal for CAT tools and terminology databases, and the courses teach the workflows that make large projects consistent and fast.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Every paid course includes a TranslaStars certificate of completion, and expert courses award specialized certificates for your CV, LinkedIn profile and portfolio.

What languages are the courses in?

The catalog includes courses in English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German and French. Use the language filter below to see only courses in your language.

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