Project Management for Translators UCL

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• The course will start with an introduction to the basic elements of project management in the context of working as a freelance translator and in an agency setting.
• You'll be exposed to various workflows from the different industry sectors and discuss project management issues which arise from these. 
• You'll learn about tools which can be helpful both for managing work as a freelance translator and as a project manager in a translation company. 
• Emphasis will be placed on effective communication strategies which support efficient working, whichever side of the vendor/client divide you find yourself on. 
• In a practical session you'll explore strategies and techniques for dealing with problems and issues that can arise as both a translation vendor and a project manager working in an agency. This session will use real-world examples.