COMMISSION ON INTERPRETERS 2020 COURT INTERPRETER TRAINING AND TESTING SCHEDULE
* Dates and locations are subject to change. Please frequently check the website for the most up to date information.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Chief Justice’s Statewide Judicial Emergency Order, we have adjusted the Georgia Commission on Interpreter’s Testing and Training Schedule.
| Events | Dates | Location | Registration Deadline | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation Workshop | See Orientation Workshop schedule below. |
Online Workshop | Registration closes 24-hours before the start of the orientation session. Refunds are not permitted once materials are accessed. | The cost of the orientation workshop is $200. Registration and payment can be made through the Georgia Courts Registrar. Registrants have access to orientation presentations, materials, and quizzes for 72 hours and must complete the course modules and content reviews within that time to receive credit for the course. There are unlimited attempts to complete the content review quizzes, but all must be finished with 100% to be marked complete. Registrants who fail to complete the course and content review quizzes within 72-hours will forfeiture their registration fee. A link granting access to the orientation materials will be sent one day before the start of the orientation. Materials may not be accessed before the beginning of the scheduled session. |
| English Written Exam | Administered by appointment only |
Administrative Office of the Courts 244 Washington Street SW Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30334 |
There is no registration deadline for this event. Cancelations must be made no less than 24 hours before the exam to be eligible for a refund. |
The cost of the written exam is $50. You must register and pay for this event through the Georgia Courts Registrar. The English Written Exam is available by appointment only. You can register and schedule your exam session at any time but are required to complete the orientation before you can test. Once staff confirms your registration, a confirmation email will be sent with scheduling instructions. |
| Oral Certification Exam (OCE) | December 16-18, 2020 |
Administrative Office of the Courts 244 Washington Street |
November 4, 2020 | The cost of the oral certification exam is $250. Exam registration and payment must be received through the Georgia Courts Registrar by 11:59 PM on the deadline. Appointment letters and exam instructions are emailed business days before the exam. |
| Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) |
Administered by appointment only | Administrative Office of the Courts 244 Washington Street S.W. Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30334 |
November 4, 2020 | The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)is only required if you wish to interpret in a language that does not have a certification exam. Click here to see a list of languages that require the certification exam. If your language is not on this list, you are required to take the OPI for licensure. Click here for more information on the OPI and instructions on how to schedule an appointment. |
If you do not complete the licensing process within two years of your scheduled orientation, you must retake and pass the English Written Exam to remain active in our system. Applicants may request an extension of time by completing an approved skill-builder and submitting a request to gcr@georgiacourts.gov.
COMMISSION ON INTERPRETERS
2020 Online Orientation Workshop Schedule
2020 Online Orientation Workshop Schedule
Registration closes 24-hours before the start of the orientation. Refunds are not permitted once course materials have been accessed.
Please frequently check the website for the most up to date information.
Dates and times are subject to change
| Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday September 23, 2020 |
8:30 am | Saturday September 26, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Friday October 2, 2020 |
8:30 am | Monday October 5, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Wednesday October 14, 2020 |
8:30 am | Saturday October 17, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Tuesday October 20, 2020 |
8:30 am | Friday October 23, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Monday October 26, 2020 |
8:30 am | Thursday October 29, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Friday November 6, 2020 |
8:30 am | Monday November 9, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Monday November 16, 2020 |
8:30 am | Thursday November 19, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Tuesday December 1, 2020 |
8:30 am | Friday December 4, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2020 |
8:30 am | Saturday December 12, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Friday December 18, 2020 |
8:30 am | Monday December 21, 2020 |
8:30 am |
| Monday December 28, 2020 |
8:30 am | Thursday December 31,2020 |
8:30 am |