Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) for Beginners

About this course

Learn about machine translation post-editing (MTPE) to advance your digital career and sustain good earnings.  Learn how to use CAT tools to utilize technology and meet the current market needs. Whether you are shifting from traditional translation/editing or wish to begin this career, this course will help you excel.MTPE Concept to Practice is a practical course. It is suitable for any language. It is for beginners in MTPE and also suitable if you want to enrich your market/practical knowledge about MTPE and/or CAT tools.Here's what you'll learn:To have a good understanding of the technology and the market needs, we start with learning about:The history of machine translation and its recent development. The industry changes as a result of big data driven businesses. Linguists' concerns over the takeover by AI, and the challenges they face, and how to adapt.Levels of MTPEThe required skills and the clients' requirementsWhat to expect when you get an MTPE assignment (rates, daily capacity, duration, communication... etc.)What are CAT tools, how to choose, and how to use themTop key features in CAT tools for efficient MTPE (Translation Memories, Termbases, Fuzzy and Exact Matches, Tags, Shortcut Keys)Last but not least, I will share nine key tips from my experience. You’ll get a chance to practice MTPE, and there will be a small test.

Course objectives

• to provide a foundational understanding of MTPE and its market relevance
• to impart practical skills in using CAT tools for translation
• to prepare students for real-world MTPE assignments