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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

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

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 20733	yes	UW Washington

Candidates can access course material and audit the Introduction to Internalization and Localization Training entirely free of cost.
They have to pay the specified fee only if they wish to get the verified certification after completing the course.

Introduction to localization and internalization fee structure

Course option	Fee
Introduction to Internalization and Localization	Free
Introduction to Internalization and Localization Certification	Rs. 20,733

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

Marketing skills

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/course/introduction-to-internationalization-and-localizat.
Next, click on either one of these options: Sign In/ Register/ Enroll 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.

The Syllabus

Instructors

UW Washington Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who teaches the Introduction to Internalization and Localization course?

Renowned and experienced faculty members from the University of Washington, namely Soren Eberhardt, Jorge Russo dos Santos and Augustin Da Fieno Delucci teach this online certification.

2: What are the benefits of purchasing the certificate?

If you purchase the certificate, you can showcase it in your CV and LinkedIn profile to get better employment opportunities and enhance your career. The certificate is signed by the course instructors and bears the Washington University’s logo, making it even more valuable.

3: Who can enrol for this course?

Anyone who will benefit from learning about international markets, legalities of product launch overseas, internalisation and localisation methods can join this course.

4: What will be my key takeaways from this programme?

You will learn about internalisation and localisation to make international product launches more beneficial and profitable. You will also study the history of markets and soft skills like intercultural and group communication.

5: What is the difficulty level of this MOOC?

This programme is an advanced-level course.