The art of software localisation
ApplyAt a glance
Qualification:
Kursbestätigung
Start:
06.03.2026 09:00
Duration:
2 Kurstage: Fr., 06.03.26 (9.00-17.00 Uhr) und Fr., 13.03.26 (9.00-17.00 Uhr)
Costs:
CHF 1'040.00
Comment on costs:
- Selbstzahlende Einzelmitglieder von DÜV und ASTTI profitieren von einem Rabatt von 10% auf die Kursgebühren.
- ALUMNI ZHAW-Mitglieder profitieren von einem Rabatt von 5% auf die Kursgebühren.
- Ratenzahlung möglich
Location:
ZHAW School of Applied Linguistics, Theaterstrasse 15c, 8401 Winterthur (Show on Google Maps)
Language of instruction:
English
Objectives and content
Target audience
Translators, proof-readers and language professionals who would like to enter in the localisation industry - specifically the field of software localisation.
Objectives
Participants will gain an overview of localisation, its history, developments in the field and future trends.
Participants will also learn about different types of software localisation, and the tools needed
Content
- What is localisation?
- A short history of localisation
- Key concepts
- Content types
- Roles and potential employers
- The future of localisation
- What is software localisation?
- Types of software localisation
- The importance of internationalisation
- Game localisation
- Software localisation tools
Methodology
Lecture and exercises
Participants will be required to complete some preparatory tasks / self-study tasks (approximately two hours of self-study time) between the first and second day of the course.
Additional information: presentations will be shared with the participants after each session
Enquiries and contact
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For questions about the organisation or registration:
Sekretariat Weiterbildung
Tel. 058 934 61 61
weiterbildung.imk@zhaw.ch
Provider
Instructors
Amaia Zaballa
Martin Schuler
Application
General terms and conditions
General terms and conditions for continuing education courses
| Start | Application deadline | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| 06.03.2026 09:00 | 30.01.2026 | Registration |