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Certified Training Courseware now available for Alchemy CATALYST
Dublin, Ireland – September 7th 2010: Alchemy Software Development today announced the availability of training courseware and certification exams for Alchemy CATALYST, the world’s leading solution for software, online help and website localization.
The course materials were developed at the Localisation Research Centre (LRC) and the Centre for Next Generation Localization (CNGL) in the University of Limerick and are designed to teach students how to use advanced translation memory technology to localize increasingly more sophisticated software applications, online help systems and complex web sites. The courseware has been recognized by The Institute of Localization Professionals and will be incorporated into their world-wide Certified Localization Professional (CLP) programme.
Students will also be able to take the Alchemy CATALYST certification exam fulfilling the membership requirements of TILP (The Institute of Localization Professionals) for continuous education of localization professionals.
“I’m delighted to be working with the Localisation Research Centre and the Centre for Next Generation Localization at the University of Limerick in developing and launching this initiative”, said Tony O’Dowd, President, Alchemy Software Development, “Professional translators now have a formally recognized qualification for working with Alchemy CATALYST and can use this to grow their business and services for their clients.”
“For almost two decades, the LRC at the University of Limerick has been at the forefront of training and educational initiatives for localisation professionals” said Reinhard Schäler, Director LRC. “We are proud of our work for TILP and the development of their world-wide Certified Localisation Professional (CLP) programme. Alchemy Software Development has always been a strong supporter of the LRC and TILP. With their support and that of the industry as a whole, we will continue to develop leading edge training for localisation professionals world-wide.”
For more information on Alchemy Software Development, please refer to http://www.alchemysoftware.ie
For more information on the LRC, TILP and CNGL, please refer to www.localisation.ie, www.tilponline.org and www.cngl.ie
About Alchemy Software Development
Alchemy Software Development is the developer of Alchemy CATALYST, Alchemy PUBLISHER and Alchemy Language Exchange. Alchemy CATALYST is the world's most popular visual localization technology. Eighty percent of the world’s largest software companies use it to accelerate entry into international markets, improving revenue growth opportunities, and reducing their costs. With over 20,000 licenses worldwide, Alchemy CATALYST is the dominant choice among professional development companies, localization service providers, and global technology leaders such as Siemens, Corel, Philips, Canon, and Oracle. Alchemy Software Development has offices in Ireland, Germany, and the United States. For more information, please visit www.alchemysoftware.com.
Alchemy Software Development is a division of Translations.com, the worlds largest privately owned localization service provider and market leader in legal, medical and web-based translations services.
About the LRC
The LRC was established in 1995 and works with worldwide digital publishers and their partners who are interested in future technologies and processes for GILT; it focuses its activities on the provision of relevant well-researched content rich information on future trends and technologies within a framework of a unique industry and academic collaboration which provides an unparalleled network of expertise. The LRC co-operates at national and international level with researchers and students, the media, consultancy firms, government agencies, and the European Commission.
About TILP
The Institute of Localisation Professionals (TILP) has the primary aim of developing professional practices in localisation globally. TILP is a non-profit organisation, owned by its members and lead by a Council elected at its Annual General Meeting. TILP represents both localisation industry professionals and professionals active in localisation-related areas.
About CNGL
The Centre for Next Generation Localisation (CNGL) is a dynamic Academia-Industry partnership with over 100 researchers developing novel technologies addressing the key localisation challenges of volume, access and personalisation.
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