The Court Interpreter Training Institute will continue into 2026 and beyond! It will now be hosted by National Center for Interpretation LLC, a startup launched with the support of the University.
About the CITI
The CITI is an intensive professional development program for Spanish/English legal interpreters. Interpretation is both an art and a science, requiring very specialized training. Our federally certified and highly experienced instructors, combined with our extensive curriculum, offer a level of quality not easily matched. The CITI is committed to providing students with individual attention. The CITI program is also an ideal way to prepare for both the written and oral portions of the State or Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination (FCICE).
Objectives of the CITI
- First and foremost, to improve participants' interpreting proficiency.
- To provide maximum time-on-task to increase the benefit gained from practice sessions and critiques with instructors.
- To provide diagnostic testing at the start and end of each institute so that participants can see how their language and interpreting skills have improved.
The CITI is a fully online program, combining asynchronous and synchronous instruction to maximize its impact. The CITI is an intensive program that improve interpreting proficiency. The time commitment and technical requirements are:
- First 4 weeks: 10-20 hours/week (can be covered during evenings and weekends)
- Final 2 weeks: 40 hours/week (must be available all day--plan on taking time off work)
- A quiet place to work with a good internet connection
- Laptop or desktop with webcam (do not rely on a tablet or cell phone)
- Headset/earbuds that include a microphone (do not rely on built-in mic and speakers)
- A device to record audio (your phone works just fine)
"As a Spanish interpreter for over twenty years, I never took any training that came close to the CITI program. This was the most challenging and rewarding training that I have been a part of. I was nervous and excited because I knew of the program reputation. This program met all my expectations and then some, the instructors, the labs, the workshops, and the interactions were amazing. This program challenged us to be better, the instructors taught how to practice and what to focus on to use our time wisely and get results. You’ll learn new techniques for better interpreting, increase vocabulary and make connections with other interpreters. This is worth every penny and it will change the way any interpreter performs."
―2021 Online CITI Student
"I have just finished the intensive online Court Interpreter Training Institute. Despite the fact that we weren't able to travel to Tucson and meet in person, I really want to thank the Institute for such a comprehensive learning experience. I highly recommend the CITI for anyone planning to pursue the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination or to gain invaluable experience as an interpreter for any court or out-of-court legal proceedings."
―2020 Online CITI Student