ProZ.com Certified PRO Network

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What is the ProZ.com Certified PRO Network?

The ProZ.com Certified PRO Network is a new initiative of the ProZ.com community, the purpose of which is to identify qualified translators and translation companies working in various language pairs, and provide them with the option of networking and collaborating in an environment consisting entirely of screened professionals. Those accepted into the program earn the "ProZ.com Certified PRO" title and seal, which may optionally be displayed in profile pages and elsewhere on or off the ProZ.com website.


What are the requirements for getting certified?



Freelance translators

  1. Translation ability *
    1. Competence in source
    2. Competence in target
    3. Research competence
    4. Cultural competence
    5. Technical competence
  2. Business reliability
  3. Good citizenship

More details

* Based on the EN 15038


Paid membership in ProZ.com (corporate membership for companies, regular membership for freelancers) is required; beyond that, there is no additional charge for participation in the program. Freelancers and companies must endorse the site's professional guidelines and accept the terms and conditions of program participation to be certified.



What people are saying

I welcome the incentive to review my skills and keep checking they are up to date.

A great idea with huge potential. I expect it will make a real impact.

It's great to be amongst so many top professionals and I hope to make a contribution as the program develops.