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Certification Calendar of Events

Certification Calendar of Events

** Please note that registration links will only be available as pre-requisite steps are met **

If you request a refund, please note that a registration fee of $10 per event will be deducted from your refund amount.*

Step 1: Oral Proficiency Interviews (OPI)

Oral Proficiency Interviews will begin on January 15, 2025.

 
  • It is imperative to test language fluency at a college level for all working languages, without any exceptions, including English native speakers
  • English and Target Language $ 110
  • Based on availability. To schedule please email interpreters@judicial.state.co.us 

Step 2: Pre-Certification Orientation to Court Interpreting

All applicants must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) before registering for the Orientation to Court Interpreting. This is a two-day event.

Both dates must be attended for the successful completion.

  • Cost: $100
  • Where: Virtual
  • Headset Required

Email for registration information:  interpreters@judicial.state.co.us

Applicant Resources

This training program aims to equip aspiring Court Interpreters with a thorough understanding of the legal process and fundamentals. Some focus areas are civics, legal process, Colorado courts, the role of the court interpreter, and Ethics.

Step 3: Written Exam

Written Exam Information

  • You must have attended the Pre-Certification Orientation 
  • Cost: $50
  • Where: various - see calendar

Written Exam Resources

  • WRITTEN EXAM PREP RESOURCES
  • Legal glossary to prep for written exam (English only)
  • Legal Glossary (find several languages available)
  • Spanish bilingual glossary
  • Interpreting Qualifications
  • Court Interpreting Study Guide References

Step 4: Skills Building Workshop

Skills Building Workshop Information IN PERSON

All applicants must have successfully passed the written exam, taken and passed an OPI, and attended  Pre-Orientation to Court Interpreting in order to be eligible to attend the Skills Building Workshop. The Skills Building Workshop is designed to help participants develop effective study techniques and enhance their interpreting abilities across all three modes required for a court interpreter. This workshop is also aimed at assisting individuals in successfully passing the oral exam. 

  • Cost: $100
  • Where: In person

Required Materials

  • Laptop with the charger
  • Recorder device with charger (you can use your smartphone, make sure you have a recording app and you know how to use it.) 
  • Wired headset with microphone to connect with your computer.
  • Earphones for your recording device

Step 5: Oral Certification Exam

Oral Certification Exam Information

All applicants for the Oral Certification Exam must have successfully passed the written exam, taken and passed an OPI, attended both days of Orientation to Court Interpreting, and attended the Skills Building Workshop.

  • Cost: $350.00 
  • Where: Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center, 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

Oral Certification Exam Resources

Oral Exam Overview 

Practice Examination Kits

Calandar of Events

November 2024

December 2024

  • Step 3: Written Exam  - Friday, December 13th @ 12 pm, Denver, CO IN PERSON

               Registration Link Here

  • Step 5: Oral Exam - Friday December 6th @ Boulder, CO  IN PERSON

    Registration for the Oral Exam is now closed. Additional Oral Exam dates for 2025 will be announced soon.