FAQ

Trados Studio Certifications

Caroline Bernard — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:40:16 GMT

Current Revision posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/30/2025 8:40:16 AM

The Trados™ Certification program enables individual translators and project managers to validate their knowledge and expertise in the use of Trados products. Achieving Trados Certification demonstrates that you are fully prepared to work with the world’s leading translation technology.

❓What are the certification levels available for Trados Studio?

➡ There are three levels for Trados Studio 2024: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3

Each level includes:

A workbook/manual
Sample files
Online exams (with 3 attempts per level)

For existing Studio 2022 Certified users, a Trados Studio 2024 New Features exam is available free of charge with the upgrade to Studio 2024. Passing this exam upgrades their Studio 2022 certificate to the equivalent Studio 2024 certification level, demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of the latest features and enhancements.

❓ How much do the certifications cost?

➡ This depends on the level:

Level 1: Often available for free with purchase of Trados Studio or via academic/student programs.
Levels 2 and 3: Must be purchased separately.
Each certification costs €49 individually.
A certification bundle for Levels 1, 2 and 3 is available for 99€.
Certification exams can be purchased via https://www.trados.com/training/certification/.

❓ Is a Trados Studio license required to take the certification?

➡ No, a full license is not required.

For perpetual licenses (Corporate, LSPs, Public Services), a free 1-month trial license can be used to complete the training and certification.
Freelancers can try Trados Studio Freelance risk-free for 14 days with a flexible subscription plan. After the trial , they can either cancel or proceed with the purchase, upon which the Studio Level 1 eLearning and Certification will be made available for free.

❓ How do users access the certification materials and exams?

➡ After purchase or registration, users receive:

Access via the RWS University learning portal
An invitation email with login instructions (check your spam folder for emails from learn@rws.com)
Once registered, training materials and certification will appear in your Dashboard.

❓ How long does it take to complete each level?

➡ Each exam has a time limit:

Level 1: 40 questions – 40 minutes.
Level 2: 45 questions – 45 minutes.
Level 3: 50 questions – 50 minutes.

❓ When is the certification issued after completing the exam?

➡ Attendees are advised immediately on completion of the exam whether they have passed or need to retake it. On successful completion, they can download a Trados Studio Certified User badge and a PDF certificate.

❓ Are there discounts for students or certified users?

➡ Student discounts are available via the Academic Partner Program. Existing Studio 2022 Certified users can take the Trados Studio 2024 New Features exam for free with a licence upgrade, which upgrades their certification level accordingly.

❓ Which languages are available for taking the exam?

➡ Certification exams for all levels (Levels 1, 2 and 3) are currently available in English, French and German.

Trados Studio 2024 Level 1 is also available in Japanese. Stay tuned for an update on additional levels for this language.

Trados Studio 2024 New Features is available in English only.

Tags: Certification, Trados Studio

Trados Studio Certifications

Caroline Bernard — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:39:46 GMT

Revision 6 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/30/2025 8:39:46 AM

❓What are the certification levels available for Trados Studio?

➡ There are three levels for Trados Studio 2024: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3

Each level includes:

A workbook/manual
Sample files
Online exams (with 3 attempts per level)

❓ How much do the certifications cost?

➡ This depends on the level:

Level 1: Often available for free with purchase of Trados Studio or via academic/student programs.
Levels 2 and 3: Must be purchased separately.
Each certification costs €49 individually.
A certification bundle for Levels 1, 2 and 3 is available for 99€.
Certification exams can be purchased via https://www.trados.com/training/certification/.

❓ Is a Trados Studio license required to take the certification?

➡ No, a full license is not required.

For perpetual licenses (Corporate, LSPs, Public Services), a free 1-month trial license can be used to complete the training and certification.
Freelancers can try Trados Studio Freelance risk-free for 14 days with a flexible subscription plan. After the trial , they can either cancel or proceed with the purchase, upon which the Studio Level 1 eLearning and Certification will be made available for free.

❓ How do users access the certification materials and exams?

➡ After purchase or registration, users receive:

Access via the RWS University learning portal
An invitation email with login instructions (check your spam folder for emails from learn@rws.com)
Once registered, training materials and certification will appear in your Dashboard.

❓ How long does it take to complete each level?

➡ Each exam has a time limit:

Level 1: 40 questions – 40 minutes.
Level 2: 45 questions – 45 minutes.
Level 3: 50 questions – 50 minutes.

❓ When is the certification issued after completing the exam?

❓ Are there discounts for students or certified users?

❓ Which languages are available for taking the exam?

➡ Certification exams for all levels (Levels 1, 2 and 3) are currently available in English, French and German.

Trados Studio 2024 Level 1 is also available in Japanese. Stay tuned for an update on additional levels for this language.

Trados Studio 2024 New Features is available in English only.

Stay tuned for an update on additional levels for this language.

Tags: Certification, Trados Studio

XPP

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:08:09 GMT

Current Revision posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 1:08:09 PM

Q - Where can I find more information about XPP training?

A - https://www.rws.com/support/training/?take=9&primaryProductService=XPP

Tags: XPP, Training

Tridion Sites

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:06:35 GMT

Current Revision posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 1:06:35 PM

Q - Where can I find more information about the Tridion Sites Training program?

A - https://www.rws.com/support/training/?take=9&primaryProductService=TridionSites -> Filter on Tridion Sites

Q - What is the maximum amount of participants allowed on RWS Training courses?

A - Depends on the course but generally 8 is the maximum amount.

Tags: Web, Tridion Sites, Training

Tridion Docs

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:06:03 GMT

Current Revision posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 1:06:03 PM

Q - Where can I find more information about the Tridion Docs courses?

A - https://www.rws.com/support/training/?take=9&primaryProductService=TridionDocs -> Filter on SDL Tridion Docs

Tags: Tridion Docs, Training

Tridion Docs

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:05:46 GMT

Revision 10 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 1:05:46 PM

Q - Where can I find more information about the SDL Tridion Docs courses?

A - https://www.rws.com/support/training/?take=9&primaryProductService=TridionDocs -> Filter on SDL Tridion Docs

Tags: Tridion Docs, Training

Training FAQ

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:05:10 GMT

Current Revision posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 1:05:10 PM

Q - Where can I find an overview of all of our Training courses?

A -

Trados: https://www.trados.com/training/
Tridion/Contenta: https://www.rws.com/support/training/

Q - What type of training does RWS provide?

A - We provide Training through eLearning, onsite and remote. It depends on the specific course. Please consult our webpage for more information.

Q - Does RWS have a Certification program?

A - Yes, please find more information here: https://www.trados.com/training/certification/

Q - Do you have additional documentation available beside the Training materials?

A - Yes, please access the technical documentation here: https://docs.rws.com/

Q - Can RWS provide training at our own location?

A - Yes we provide Onsite Training and can go to your location. Travel and expenses will be charged alongside the Training fee.

Q - What is the maximum amount of particpants allowed on RWS Training courses?

A - Depends on the course but generally 8 is the maximum amount.

Tags: MultiTerm, Web, Knowledge Center, XPP, Certification, Training, Contenta, Trados, education, WorldServer

Trados Studio / MultiTerm / Passolo

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:01:58 GMT

Current Revision posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 1:01:58 PM

Q - Where can I find more information about Trados / Multiterm / Passolo courses?

A - https://www.trados.com/training/

Q - Do you provide eLearning for Trados Studio

A - Yes we have Level 1 and Level 2 courses available which can be booked here: https://www.trados.com/training/elearning/

Tags: MultiTerm, Passolo, Training, Trados, education, eLearning

Trados Studio Certifications

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:59:08 GMT

Revision 5 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 12:59:08 PM

❓What are the certification levels available for Trados Studio?

➡ There are three levels for Trados Studio 2024: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3

Each level includes:

A workbook/manual
Sample files
Online exams (with 3 attempts per level)

❓ How much do the certifications cost?

➡ This depends on the level:

Level 1: Often available for free with purchase of Trados Studio or via academic/student programs.
Levels 2 and 3: Must be purchased separately.
Each certification costs €49 individually.
A certification bundle for Levels 1, 2 and 3 is available for 99€.
Certification exams can be purchased via https://www.trados.com/training/certification/.

❓ Is a Trados Studio license required to take the certification?

➡ No, a full license is not required.

For perpetual licenses (Corporate, LSPs, Public Services), a free 1-month trial license can be used to complete the training and certification.
Freelancers can try Trados Studio Freelance risk-free for 14 days with a flexible subscription plan. After the trial , they can either cancel or proceed with the purchase, upon which the Studio Level 1 eLearning and Certification will be made available for free.

❓ How do users access the certification materials and exams?

➡ After purchase or registration, users receive:

Access via the RWS University learning portal
An invitation email with login instructions (check your spam folder for emails from learn@rws.com)
Once registered, training materials and certification will appear in your Dashboard.

❓ How long does it take to complete each level?

➡ Each exam has a time limit:

Level 1: 40 questions – 40 minutes.
Level 2: 45 questions – 45 minutes.
Level 3: 50 questions – 50 minutes.

❓ When is the certification issued after completing the exam?

❓ Are there discounts for students or certified users?

❓ Which languages are available for taking the exam?

➡ Certification exams for all levels are currently available in English, French and German. Trados Studio 2024 Level 1 is also available in Japanese. Stay tuned for an update on additional levels for this language.

Tags: Certification, Trados Studio

Trados Studio Certifications

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:58:05 GMT

Revision 4 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 12:58:05 PM

❓What are the certification levels available for Trados Studio?

➡ There are three levels for Trados Studio 2024: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3

Each level includes:

A workbook/manual
Sample files
Online exams (with 3 attempts per level)

❓ How much do the certifications cost?

➡ This depends on the level:

Level 1: Often available for free with purchase of Trados Studio or via academic/student programs.
Levels 2 and 3: Must be purchased separately.
Each certification costs €49 individually.
A certification bundle for Levels 1, 2 and 3 is available for 99€.
Certification exams can be purchased via https://www.trados.com/training/certification/.

❓ Is a Trados Studio license required to take the certification?

➡ No, a full license is not required.

For perpetual licenses (Corporate, LSPs, Public Services), a free 1-month trial license can be used to complete the training and certification.
Freelancers can try Trados Studio Freelance risk-free for 14 days with a flexible subscription plan. After the trial , they can either cancel or proceed with the purchase, upon which the Studio Level 1 eLearning and Certification will be made available for free.

❓ How do users access the certification materials and exams?

➡ After purchase or registration, users receive:

Access via the RWS University learning portal
An invitation email with login instructions (check your spam folder for emails from learn@rws.com)
Once registered, training materials and certification will appear in your Dashboard.

❓ How long does it take to complete each level?

➡ Each exam has a time limit:

Level 1: 40 questions – 40 minutes.
Level 2: 45 questions – 45 minutes.
Level 3: 50 questions – 50 minutes.

❓ When is the certification issued after completing the exam?

❓ Are there discounts for students or certified users?

❓ Which languages are available for taking the exam?

Tags: Certification, Trados Studio

Trados Studio Certifications

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:55:49 GMT

Revision 3 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 12:55:49 PM

❓What are the certification levels available for Trados Studio?

➡ Answer: There are three levels for Trados Studio 2024: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3

Each level includes:

A workbook/manual
Sample files
Online exams (with 3 attempts per level)

❓ How much do the certifications cost?

➡ Answer:

Level 1: Often available for free with purchase of Trados Studio or via academic/student programs.
Levels 2 and 3: Must be purchased separately.
Each certification costs €49 individually.
A certification bundle for Levels 1, 2 and 3 is available for 99€.
Certification exams can be purchased via https://www.trados.com/training/certification/.

❓ Is a Trados Studio license required to take the certification?

➡ Answer:

No, a full license is not required.
For perpetual licenses (Corporate, LSPs, Public Services), a free 1-month trial license can be used to complete the training and certification.
Freelancers can try Trados Studio Freelance risk-free for 14 days with a flexible subscription plan. After the trial , they can either cancel or proceed with the purchase, upon which the Studio Level 1 eLearning and Certification will be made available for free.

❓ How do users access the certification materials and exams?

➡ Answer:

After purchase or registration, users receive:
- Access via the RWS University learning portal
- An invitation email with login instructions (check your spam folder for emails from learn@rws.com)
- Once registered, training materials and certification will appear in your Dashboard.

❓ How long does it take to complete each level?

➡ Answer:

Each exam has a time limit:
- Level 1: 40 questions – 40 minutes.
- Level 2: 45 questions – 45 minutes.
- Level 3: 50 questions – 50 minutes.
[To be added later : “If you require additional time or accessibility accommodations to complete the exam, please contact learn@rws.com."]

❓ When is the certification issued after completing the exam?

➡ Answer:

Attendees are advised immediately on completion of the exam whether they have passed or need to retake it. On successful completion, they can download a Trados Studio Certified User badge and a PDF certificate.

❓ Are there discounts for students or certified users?

➡ Answer:

Student discounts are available via the Academic Partner Program.
Existing Studio 2022 Certified users can take the Trados Studio 2024 New Features exam for free with a licence upgrade, which upgrades their certification level accordingly.

❓ Which languages are available for taking the exam?

➡ Answer:

Certification exams for all levels are currently available in English, French and German.
Trados Studio 2024 Level 1 is also available in Japanese. Stay tuned for an update on additional levels for this language.

Tags: Certification, Trados Studio

Trados Studio Certifications

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:53:55 GMT

Revision 2 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 12:53:55 PM

❓1. What are the certification levels available for Trados Studio?

➡ Answer: There are three levels for Trados Studio 2024: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3

Each level includes:

A workbook/manual
Sample files
Online exams (with 3 attempts per level)

❓ 2. How much do the certifications cost?

➡ Answer:

Level 1: Often available for free with purchase of Trados Studio or via academic/student programs.
Levels 2 and 3: Must be purchased separately.
Each certification costs €49 individually.
A certification bundle for Levels 1, 2 and 3 is available for 99€.
Certification exams can be purchased via https://www.trados.com/training/certification/.

❓ 3. Is a Trados Studio license required to take the certification?

➡ Answer:

No, a full license is not required.
For perpetual licenses (Corporate, LSPs, Public Services), a free 1-month trial license can be used to complete the training and certification.
Freelancers can try Trados Studio Freelance risk-free for 14 days with a flexible subscription plan. After the trial , they can either cancel or proceed with the purchase, upon which the Studio Level 1 eLearning and Certification will be made available for free.

❓ 4. How do users access the certification materials and exams?

➡ Answer:

After purchase or registration, users receive:
- Access via the RWS University learning portal
- An invitation email with login instructions (check your spam folder for emails from learn@rws.com)
- Once registered, training materials and certification will appear in your Dashboard.

❓ 5. How long does it take to complete each level?

➡ Answer:

Each exam has a time limit:
- Level 1: 40 questions – 40 minutes.
- Level 2: 45 questions – 45 minutes.
- Level 3: 50 questions – 50 minutes.
[To be added later : “If you require additional time or accessibility accommodations to complete the exam, please contact learn@rws.com."]

❓ 6. When is the certification issued after completing the exam?

➡ Answer:

Attendees are advised immediately on completion of the exam whether they have passed or need to retake it. On successful completion, they can download a Trados Studio Certified User badge and a PDF certificate.

❓ 7. Are there discounts for students or certified users?

➡ Answer:

Student discounts are available via the Academic Partner Program.
Existing Studio 2022 Certified users can take the Trados Studio 2024 New Features exam for free with a licence upgrade, which upgrades their certification level accordingly.

❓ 8. Which languages are available for taking the exam?

➡ Answer:

Certification exams for all levels are currently available in English, French and German.
Trados Studio 2024 Level 1 is also available in Japanese. Stay tuned for an update on additional levels for this language.

Tags: Certification, Trados Studio

Trados Studio Certifications

Caroline Bernard — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:27:18 GMT

Revision 1 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 10/24/2025 10:27:18 AM

Question

Answer

Trados Studio / MultiTerm / Passolo

Caroline Bernard — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:06:32 GMT

Revision 4 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 12/16/2021 2:06:32 PM

Q - Where can I find more information about Trados / Multiterm / Passolo courses?

A - https://www.sdltrados.com/learning/training/sdl-trados-studio.html

Q - Where can I find more information about the courses?

A - http://www.sdltrados.com/learning/training/sdl-trados-studio.html

Q - Where can I book the courses?

A - http://www.sdltrados.com/learning/training/sdl-trados-studio.html

Q - Do you provide eLearning for Trados Studio

A - Yes we have 1 course available which can be booked here: https://www.sdltrados.com/learning/training/elearning.html

Tags: MultiTerm, Passolo, Training, Trados, education, eLearning

XPP

Caroline Bernard — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:06:32 GMT

Revision 1 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 12/16/2021 2:06:32 PM

Q - Where can I find more information about XPP training?

A - https://www.rws.com/support/training/courses/xpp-css-style-development/

Tags: XPP, Training

Tridion Docs

Caroline Bernard — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:06:32 GMT

Revision 9 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 12/16/2021 2:06:32 PM

Q - Where can I find more information about the SDL Tridion Docs courses?

A -https://www.sdl.com/support/training-and-certification -> Filter on SDL Tridion Docs

Tags: Tridion Docs, Training

Tridion Sites

Caroline Bernard — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:06:32 GMT

Revision 7 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 12/16/2021 2:06:32 PM

Q - Where can I find more information about the SDL Tridion Sites Training program?

A -https://www.sdl.com/support/training-and-certification -> Filter on Tridion Sites

Q - What is the maximum amount of participants allowed on RWS Training courses?

A - Depends on the course but generally 8 is the maximum amount.

Tags: Web, Tridion Sites, Training

Trados Enterprise

Caroline Bernard — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:06:32 GMT

Current Revision posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 12/16/2021 2:06:32 PM

FAQ

XPP CSS Style Development e-learning FAQ

Caroline Bernard — Mon, 10 May 2021 13:36:22 GMT

Current Revision posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 5/10/2021 1:36:22 PM

Q - Which version of XPP software do you need to have installed to take this course?

A - We have e-learning courses available for versions 9.3 to 9.5. For customers who are still at 9.2, upon request we will provide an XPP 9.2 sample job along with a set of instructions identifying how to work with the course and job using that software version.

Q - What is the cost of the course?

A - This is a subscription based course which costs $1,400 per user, per year.
The price is for a named user 1-year subscription/online access to the XPP CSS course and includes any/all versions of the course that are available during that term.

Q - Are you offering any discounts?

A: RWS is introducing the following volume discounts on a customer basis:

10% discount for 5-9 students ($1,260/user)
20% discount for 10-14 students ($1,120/user)
30% discount for 15-19 students ($980/user)
40% discount for 20+ students ($840/user)

Q - Will there be a resource available if we have questions or need additional clarification on topics covered in the course?

A - The course is self-paced, on-demand e-learning so there is no instructor present or live Q&A. However, we might be able to provide you with a follow-up call, Q&A session or advanced training session as part of our consulting services.

Q - How do I enroll?

A - You can buy one single course via credit card or wire transfer via this link. Once we have received your payment, we will contact you to check your XPP version release and you will be enrolled to the RWS University portal. For volume discounts, please contact us at Learn@sdl.com before ordering and let us know the number of users to be enrolled. We will then be in touch to give you a promotion code to use when placing your order. Once your order has been processed, we will enroll you onto the course.

Q - Where can I get further information?

A - For additional information please email Learn@sdl.com

Tags: e-Learning, XPP, Training

XPP CSS Style Development e-learning FAQ

Caroline Bernard — Mon, 10 May 2021 13:35:52 GMT

Revision 2 posted to FAQ by Caroline Bernard on 5/10/2021 1:35:52 PM

Q - Which version of XPP software do you need to have installed to take this course?

Q - What is the cost of the course?

Q - Are you offering any discounts?

A: RWS is introducing the following volume discounts on a customer basis:

10% discount for 5-9 students ($1,260/user)
20% discount for 10-14 students ($1,120/user)
30% discount for 15-19 students ($980/user)
40% discount for 20+ students ($840/user)

Q - Where can I get further information?

A - For additional information please email Learn@sdl.com

Q - Will there be a resource available if we have questions or need additional clarification on topics covered in the course?

Q - How do I enroll?

Tags: e-Learning, XPP, Training