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Localization and Translation for the Digital World

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Why should I study localization?

Localization is a process where content, a product or a service are translated or adapted to a culture and the local demands of a certain market. It includes the translation of a texts, graphics, and design adjustments together with adapting workflows and products to the market’s local behavior.

About the course

The Localization and Translation for the Digital World is an innovative course from Google and Reichman Tech School, that trains and reskills academic degree holders and/or those with potential localization positions. It is a cooperation with Versio Academy School and leading companies from the Hi-tech industry.

Versio Academy School was established in 2019 by Racheli Kremer and was joined to various academic programs in the industry such as MemoQ,‏ Phrase‏, SmartCat,‏ Lokalize and many more, a prevlige reserved only for known establishements. Versio Academy School’s courses are also accredited by the Israel Translators Association.

The course gives methodological and practical knowledge, professional skills and is the most extensive course for localization in Israel. The course incorporates different technologies including AI and allows its participants the exposure to various tools in the translation and localization industry.

Syllabus
Learning Outline
  • 4.5 Months, starting February 2nd, 2025
  • Blended learning model, combining in-person and online learning
    Tuesdays – Alternating – 10:00-17:00 – In-person, Herzliya / 15:00-20:00 – Online
  • The course includes lectures, enrichment workshops, exercises, and a practical project
    * The lectures are in Hebrew, and the exercises are in English
What is special about this course?
  • The course works in cooperation with Versio Academy School that offers the most extensive program for translation and localization and includes all the necessary tools.
  • The course was formed according to the Hi-tech industry and its aspects, in cooperation with leading companies who are involved in the training process as well as the placement process.
  • An innovative learning experience with the best lectures while maintaining excellent standards.
  • This course will allow you to gain new professional skills as well as fulfilling your potential!
Learn and work with AI

The High-Tech School emphasizes the field of artificial intelligence – AI – and integrates it into all training programs. In this course, we will learn what AI is, how to use various tools, with an emphasis on Google’s central AI tool, Google Gemini, to increase creativity and productivity. Using these tools, we will be able to streamline our work, produce higher quality outputs, analyze data, and present insights. The course will lead to the acquisition of relevant skills and the ability to successfully integrate into the future job market, while emphasizing the promotion of innovation through the use of AI technologies.

Screening Process

In order to be accepted into the course, you must go through a selection process that includes four stages. The process is designed to ensure that you are a good fit for the localization field, to identify your potential, and to give you a small taste of the industry. The selection process does not require prior experience.
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Questionnaire

Fill in personal details and general information

15 min

Home Assignment

Task from the course field.
*no previous experience required

Few days to submit

Interview

An opportunity to meet in person

30 min

Acceptance to the Course

How exciting! Now is the time to arrange payment/ apply for a scholarship

Who is this course for?

We are looking for those with a passion for the written word, high-level language skills in both Hebrew and English, attention to details, and a desire to integrate into the tech world and specialize in localization. As part of the selection process, we will identify candidates who possess talent, potential, motivation, commitment, creativity, independent learning ability, and suitability to industry requirements.

*No need for previous experience

Highly motivated people who are willing to study intensively
People who wish to join the high-tech industry
A high level of Hebrew, English
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FAQ
  • What kind of certificate do I get?
    After completing the course, and subject to meeting all course requirements, you will get a certificate signed by Google and Reichman Tech school and Versio Academic School.
    Can I work while studying in this course?
    The course is suitable for people who would like to work while studying, although this course is intensive and includes projects that need to be handed in on time. This course is intended for people who are willing to go the extra mile and invest their time to study. *We do recommend confirming arrangements with your workplace in advance.
    When and where does the course take place?
    Tuesdays – Alternating – 10:00-17:00 – In-person, Herzliya / 15:00-20:00 – Online *Changes may occur
    What does the curriculum include?
    View the Syllabus (link) 
    How much does the course cost?
    The course costs 17,500 ILS (including VAT). As part of the commitment of Google and Reichman University to create equality and promote the integration of skilled and diverse human capital into the Israeli high-tech industry, we offer a variety of encouragement scholarships. Scholarships ranging from 60% to 94% for those who meet the target conditions and are found eligible by the scholarship committee. Encouragement scholarships will be awarded to participants who are found suitable, including underrepresented populations in the high-tech industry, including women, diversity populations, those from the socio-geographic periphery, and/or those whose economic background is challenging for them, and who wish to integrate into high-tech roles for the first time. Additionally, in light of the security situation, unique scholarships will be awarded to suitable participants from evacuated communities (who are currently evacuated) in the south and north of the country. To ensure high chances of success in the program and realization of the vision, scholarship eligibility will be assessed after successful completion of professional tests and personal interviews. Interested applicants will need to submit a scholarship application and provide documents and certificates of themselves and their families as required by the program, in advanced stages of the selection process. The scholarship committee examines each case individually, and a response will be given in the advanced stages of the selection process. Living stipends for the training period will be granted in certain cases, according to the recommendation of the scholarship committee. The amount of the living stipend varies from training to training and depends on the socio-economic status of the participant. You will be required to pay the full or partial tuition fee only after official acceptance into the program. It will be possible to pay in installments subject to the tuition regulations. No double promotions.
    What does the screening process entail?
    1. Filling out a questionnaire 
    2. Attaching your CV/ LinkedIn 
    3. Personal interview