Training & Testing

We offer all interpreters professional development and accredited certification. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your interpreting career, we have courses that suit your professional development needs.

Featured Course

Training

Interpreting in Educational Settings

Further your interpreting career and skills in Educational settings with this self-paced online training course.

Online, Self-Paced
24 hours

All Courses

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Training

Interpreting in Educational Settings

Further your interpreting career and skills in Educational settings with this self-paced online training course.

Online, Self-Paced
40 hours
Training

The Professional Medical Interpreter

Earn the title of Qualified Medical Interpreter (QMI) in this self-paced online course.

Online, Self-Paced
40 hours
Proficiency Testing

Language Proficiency Test

Conveniently qualify your language proficiency with this online oral language proficiency test.
Workshop

8-Hour Medical Interpreting Refresher Training

Stay sharp with this medical interpreting refresher course.

Online, Self-Paced
30 Days
Workshop

Medical Interpreting in Rehabilitation Settings

Expand your interpreting skills to rehabilitation settings.

Online, Self-Paced
Proficiency Testing

Medical Language Proficiency Test

Conveniently qualify your language proficiency with this online oral language proficiency test.

Online, Self-Paced
Workshop

Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Medical Interpreters

Get your required training on bloodborne pathogens today.

Online, Self-Paced
Proficiency Testing

Comprehensive Language Proficiency Test

Conveniently assess oral language proficiency with this online language proficiency test for general settings.

Online, Self-Paced
Workshop
2 CEUs

Interpreting in Public Schools

Interpret for educators, families, and children.

Online, Self-Paced
Workshop
7 CEUs

Interpreting in Palliative Care for Health Care Interpreters

Get trained in the little-known field of palliative care.

Online, Self-Paced
Workshop
1 CEU

Avoiding Common Mistakes in Medical Interpreting

Improve your clarity and accuracy in medical interpreting.

Online, Self-Paced

Our Instructors

Sameh Abdelkader Education Director AOI Academy of Interpretation

Mr. Abdelkader

Mr. Abdelkader is the Director of our Education Department and is the lead instructor for two medical interpreter training courses: the nationally recognized 40-hour Bridging the Gap (BTG) course and the 48-hour The Community Interpreter: Medical Edition course. In 2012, he delivered the BTG course to over 120 students.

Mr. Abdelkader has over 22 years of experience in education and has brought his skills in management, teaching, training, recruitment, and cultural competency to the Academy of Interpretation. Mr. Abdelkader holds a B.A. in English from Zagzig University in Sharkya, Egypt. In addition to being a licensed trainer for BTG and The Community Interpreter: Medical Edition, he is also a licensed trainer for the legal interpreter training course, The Language of Justice. As an educator and member of the IMIA, he adheres to the IMIA Educators Code of Ethics.
Professional Certifications
  • 40-hour Interpreting in Health and Community Settings (NVAHEC)
  • 40-hour Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Training Course
  • The Community Interpreter Training of Trainers (TOT)
  • 3-day Language of Justice Legal Interpreter Training
  • Bridging the Gap TOT
  • The Language of Justice TOT
  • Awarded “Distinction in Interpreter Education” IMIA 2015
  • Completed a 16-Hour Online Training of Trainers: The Interpreter Trainer Online

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Sameh Abdelkader Education Director AOI Academy of Interpretation

Maria Teresa Buendia

Ms. Buendia is the Assistant Director of our Education Department and is an interpreter trainer and certified healthcare interpreter (CHI) for Spanish/English and has held CHI Spanish certification since 2013. Maria Teresa is a licensed instructor for Bridging the Gap and instructor for the training course Behavioral Health Interpreting developed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. She is an experienced video remote interpreter and, since 2020, has trained over 250 interpreters for remote video interpreting and telemedicine interpreting assignments.Additionally, she developed new and updated language proficiency tests, including specialized tests for public schools, behavioral health, and medical settings.

Maria Teresa has a degree in microbiology from Universidad de Los Andes Bogotá, Colombia. In April 2021, she was a presenter at the annual Virginia Language Access Conference.
Professional Certifications
  • CHI for Spanish and English
  • Trained over 250 interpreters for remote video interpreting and telemedicine interpreting assignments
  • Instructor for Bridging the Gap
  • Instructor for the training course Behavioral Health Interpreting

Instructor Testimonials

“I really admired the great connection that Mr. Drew and Maria Teresa had with the students. They were very helpful and understanding, and were willing to help in any possible way. Academy of Interpretation should be proud of having these two amazing people.”

-Magdalena Sosa
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