The art of software localisation

Bridging global markets with trouble-shooting techniques

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Qualification:

Kursbestätigung

Start:

12.02.2027

Duration:

1 Kurstag: Fr., 12.02.27 (9.00-17.00 Uhr)

Costs:

CHF 520.00

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

Detaillierte Informationen:

Detaillierte Informationen finden Sie auf der englischen Webseite.

Objectives and content

Target audience

Translators, proof-readers, language professionals who would like to set foot in the localisation industry, specifically in the field of software localisation.

Objectives

Participants will get an overview of localisation, its history, development and future trends.

Participants will also learn about different types of SW localisation, and the tools needed

Content

What is localisation?
Short history of localisation
Key concepts
Content types
Roles and potential employers
Future of localisation
What is SW localisation?
Types of SW localisation
Importance of internationalisation
Game localisation
SW localisation tools

Presentations will be shared with participants after each session

Methodology

Lecture and exercises

It will be required to complete a certain amount of preparatory tasks / self-study tasks (approximately 2 hours of self-study time) between the first and second days of the course.

Enquiries and contact

For questions about the content:

Martin Schuler
martin.schuler@zhaw.ch
For questions about the organisation or registration:

Sekretariat Weiterbildung
Tel. 058 934 61 61
weiterbildung.imk@zhaw.ch