Get ready for the event made for you!
Attend educational sessions, job recruitment events, and networking opportunities, all designed specifically for professional translators and interpreters.
ATA's Certification Program
ATA established its certification program in 1973 to provide a framework for recognizing professional-quality work. Learn more about the program, its history, and ongoing commitment to achieve its goals. Learn More!
Watch an overview of the exam, what it tests for, how it’s graded, how to prepare, and how to register.
Become an ATA Member
ATA members are ready for any challenge with the support of a collaborative community, effective education, and marketing assistance.
Join an ATA Division
To succeed in today's competitive economy, you need specialized knowledge and an inside track. Being a member of an ATA division is a great way to meet these practical needs of your business.
Member Discounts
Save on financial services, liability insurance, software, training programs, educational courses, and more.
Get Involved
As a volunteer-driven organization, member participation is the strength behind ATA’s activities and events. ATA offers many ways to get involved, get connected, and give back.
Client Education
ATA promotes the recognition of professional translators and interpreters and shows clients the value of your services.
What ATA Membership is Right for You?
ATA offers specific membership types and benefits for every translation and interpreting professional. Compare the categories to see which membership best supports your career and future goals.
The American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI)
AFTI promotes the interest of supporting professional translators and interpreters by gifting awards and scholarships, supporting charitable activities, and making research grants.
AFTI is a 501(c)(3) foundation affiliated with the American Translators Association.
ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Get a refresh about the benefits of your ATA membership during this free and fun event!
ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even longtime members might not be aware of everything ATA has to offer!
Find a Translator or Interpreter
Getting your message wrong can cost money, ruin your image, and even cost lives. ATA helps you understand the importance of finding professional language services.
SCAMMERS DON'T TAKE TIME OFF
We’ve heard from several members who have reported an increase in scam email. This is a very common occurrence with non-profit associations but has been happening a lot more this week.
Advocacy & Outreach
ATA supports the issues affecting translators and interpreters and actively promotes the value of their services.
ATA Supports Nebraska Court Interpreters in Their Efforts to Earn Fair Compensation
On June 20, 2023, ATA submitted a letter to Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican of the Nebraska Supreme Court, as well as the Nebraska State Court Administrator, Deputy State Court…
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UPDATE ON AB 432 – Court Interpreter Workforce Pilot Program
UPDATE ON AB 432 – Court Interpreter Workforce Pilot Program This is an updated Action Alert for ATA members in California Firstly, thank you to all our members who have…
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ATA Opposes AB 432 Unless Amended
ATA Opposes AB 432 Unless Amended Speak Up, Take Action Now California Assemblymember Mike Fong recently introduced AB 432, the Court Interpreters Workforce Pilot Program bill. The bill, which you…
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