E85: ATA Certification Exam: What You Need to Succeed

Thinking about taking the ATA Certification Exam? Failed the practice text and wondering what to do now? Then this podcast is for you!

In this episode, ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird speaks with David Stephenson, Chair of ATA’s Certification Committee. David shares insights into the practice test, explains what you should do with the results, and provides a long list of ways to prepare for the exam.

Show Notes:

• “I failed the Practice Test. Now What?” by David Stephenson: https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/i-failed-the-practice-test-now-what/
• “Forming a Peer Study Group to Prepare for ATA’s Certification Exam” by Jason Knapp: https://www.ata-chronicle.online/featured/forming-a-peer-study-group-to-prepare-for-atas-certification-exam/

• ATA Certification: https://www.atanet.org/certification/
• Free Webinar on ATA Certification: https://www.atanet.org/event/the-ins-and-outs-of-the-ata-certification-exam/
• ATA Podcast E74: The ATA Certification Exam On Demand: https://www.atanet.org/podcast/e74-the-ata-certification-exam-on-demand/
• Exam Schedule: https://www.atanet.org/certification/exam-schedule-and-registration/
• Practice Test: https://www.atanet.org/certification/practice-test/
• ATA Certification Exam Technical Requirements: https://www.atanet.org/certification/prepare-to-take-the-ata-certification-exam/restrictions-and-requirements/
• Questions about the ATA Certification Exam? Email [email protected]

• Virtual Conference: Translating and Interpreting the Future: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/virtual-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn 
• March/April 2023 issue of The ATA Chronicle: https://www.ata-chronicle.online/highlights/should-you-start-a-translation-agency/
• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• ATA’s 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Cris Silva | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan