DESCRIPTION
The aim of the module is to familiarise students with the management of translation projects both in the framework of translation companies/agencies and in the context of freelancing. Students learn the basic principles of managing collaborative groups and subgroups, of communicating effectively with clients and freelance translators/ proofreaders, of using project management tools and software, of optimally monitoring, completing and delivering translation projects. At the same time, students are introduced to risk analysis and management and best editing, post-editing and QA practices.
SYLLABUS
TPM01. The Profile of a Translation Project Manager
- Presentation / Course description (exams, methodology)
- Introduction to concepts & basic terminology
- The tasks and skills of a project manager
- Different job description types of PMs
TPM02. A Project from Start to Finish
- Translation projects
- Examples of projects
- A translation contract
- Stage 0 - Quoting
- Stage 1 -Preparation-Planning
- Stage 2 - Translation
- Stage 3 - Revision
- Stage 4 - QC
- Stage 5 - Delivery
- Stage 6 - Feedback
- After sales service
TPM03. Time Management
- Managing your work life without PM systems
- Useful tools and applications
- Communication tools and qualities
- Handling feedback
- Handling complaints
- Using CAT tools
- Using checklists
- Using templates
- Introduction to TPMS: Plunet & Memsource
TPM05. Quality Assurance (QA) Procedure and Tools
- QA method, tips and advice
- QA Tools
- Evaluating linguists
- ISO 17100:2015 standard
- How to manage quality issues
- How to manage terminology
- How to use Memsource in Project Management
TPM07. TPM on Memsource 2
- Automated offers/assignments/quotes
- Calculating project and client profitability
- Improving your business profitability
- Negotiating with clients and translators
- Writing effective instructions (Styleguides)
TPM08. Using Trados Studio in project management
- How to integrate your translation memory system
- How to manage files and resources
- How to ensure profitability (inc. text pre-processing)
- Managing finances
- Invoicing
TPM080. TPM case studies
TPM09. Workshop & case studies of crisis scenarios
MODE OF DELIVERY: eLearning & live lectures
MODE OF ASSESSMENT: Quiz and assignments given on Moodle
Moodle: All students will receive personal login credentials
Webinar platform: Google Meet
- Teacher: Χριστίνα Δεληπαλτίδου
- Teacher: Ελένη Ζήση
- Teacher: Αφροδίτη Παπαγγελή
- Teacher: Μάγια Φραντζισκάκη