Translating for Food Industry
Course summary
Description Food industry is one of the main spheres of activity of humankind. In the modern world, it is of utmost importance and in many cases the activity of a food busines or project spreads across the borders of several different countries. It includes multiple diverse businesses from farming and food production to packaging, distribution, retail and catering that collectively supply food for the global population. A lot of research is also done in the area of food production and consumption with a strong emphasis on healthy food. For translators it is a vast source of translation job opportunities. This course will provide a general overview of the complex sphere of food industry, focusing on projects, documents and organizations where the services of translators are in a constant demand. We will also briefly touch the issues of terminology and available Internet resources Target audience This session can be interesting and useful to those who are making their first steps in translation for food industry but also to those who specialize in food transaltion but understand the value of learning from others' experience. You are all very welcome! Learning objectives You will learn about the different areas of food industry which are a source of potential translation jobs the food industry organizations and projects where translation services are required some terminology issues and available Internet resources Prerequisites You need to be a professional translator or an food industry professional with an excellent command of your native and target languages Program Click to expand -A general overview of food industry in the modern world -International organizations and projects specializing infood industry -Where translators' help is constantly required -Types of documents you may be offered to translate -A brief overview of terminology and available Internet resources Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand 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. 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. Note: 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. More information about training credits please find here. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Virtual platform system requirements Click to expand Run the connectivity test before purchasing a webinar: http://www.proz.com/faq/4997#4997 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: Mac OS® X 10.6 – Leopard® or newer • 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. Created by Anneta Vysotskaya View feedback | View all courses
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