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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
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Course Overview
If you are a developer or designer looking to launch your products overseas without altering the code, then the Introduction to Internalization and Localization Certification Course is for you. Through this training, you can learn how to launch a digital product internationally in various languages and reach your international target markets.
The University of Washington offers this MOOC on edX. Throughout the Introduction to Internalization and Localization programme, you will delve into the various factors of making a product world-ready by applying different localisation techniques. You will also learn about multiple localisation models and the market’s history, which can be used in real-world problem-solving.
The Introduction to Internalization and Localization Training is entirely online and lasts for six weeks. Candidates will follow a self-paced study module which will give them the convenience of learning on their own time. Moreover, a certificate of completion verified by the University of Washington is also available. There are 2 tracks namely audit and verified tracks, out of which one has to be selected by the stduents for learning the course. The verified track offers unlimited access with a certificate whereas the audit track offers limited period access to the course materials with no certificate.
The Highlights
- University of Washington course
- Free online course
- Self-paced learning module
- Six weeks duration
- 2-5 hours of study per week
- Verified and shareable certificate
- A panel of expert instructors
- Video lessons
Programme Offerings
- Course by University of Washington
- Shareable and Verified Certificate
- Short-term completion
- self-led training
- video lectures
- English Transcripts
- Advanced Online Course
Courses and Certificate Fees
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Eligibility Criteria
For the Introduction to Internalization and Localization Course by edX, knowledge of a language other than English would be helpful but is not mandatory.
What you will learn
After completing the Introduction to Internalization and Localization Online Course, candidates will have learned the following:
- Why is it beneficial to launch a product outside of its original market
- Different localisation methods, sourcing models, and outsourcing to language service providers
- Roles, responsibilities, and challenges of different international markets
- Different types of international releases and what markets to cover
- Industry internalisation concepts like using Unicode and considering different time formats
- Adapting user interface as a part of the localisation
- How to become successful in the international localisation industry
Admission Details
- To enrol for the Introduction to Internalization and Localization Certification, first visit the official webpage through the link given ahead: https://www.edx.org/learn/computer-programming/university-of-washington-introduction-to-internationalization-and-localization
- Next, click on either one of these options: Sign In/ Register/ Enrol Now.
- Enter the details like your name, username, password, country, etc. to register as an edX user. If you do not wish to create a new account, you can link your Apple, Facebook, Google or Microsoft ID to edX and proceed.
- Complete your registration, and you can start the course.
Application Details
EdX does not have an application form for the Introduction to Internalization and Localization Course. Merely registering as a user on edX is enough to enrol.