American Translators Association (ATA)

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Address:
225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590
Alexandria
VA 22314
United States
Phone:
+1-703-6836100
Fax:
+1-703-6836122
Professions:
Translation & Interpretation
Region of activity:
National
United States
Scope of membership:
Worldwide
Founded Founded: 1959 Members Members: 9,000

Description

The American Translators Association is the largest professional association of translators and interpeters in the US with 9,000 members.

Mission / Aims

ATA's primary goals include fostering and supporting the professional development of translators and interpreters and promoting the translation and interpretation professions.

Principal activities

Online Directories to help the business community and the public find translators and/or interpreters
Annual Conference
Professional Development Seminars
Networking opportunities
Monthly magazine
13 specialized divisions
Certification program

Training / Licensing / Certification

ATA offers a certification exam for translators. We offer testing in 26 language combinations.