Abstract: A process provides a screening of a candidate on a prerequisite. Further, the process provides a written examination to a qualified candidate. The qualified candidate passes the screening. In addition, the process provides an oral examination to the qualified candidate if the qualified candidate passes the written examination. The process also provides examination results to the qualified candidate. Finally, the process provides certification to the qualified candidate if the qualified candidate passes both the written examination and the oral examination.

Abstract: A process provides, if a language interpreter candidate is a beginning level language interpreter candidate, a preliminary self-assessment and a language proficiency test. Further, the process provides, if the language interpreter has a predetermined amount of entry level language interpreter experience or has completed beginning level language interpreter requirements, an interpreter skills assessment test. Finally, the process provides, if the language interpreter candidate has a predetermined amount of professional level language interpreter experience, a predetermined amount of training in a subject matter field associated with the subject matter skill set, or has passed the interpreter skills assessment test, a subject matter skill set language interpretation certification test.