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Adapt Technology Products for Global Markets
Next start date:
October 2025
The software business is a huge and growing segment of the global economy, as governments and industries throughout the world move to modernize and upgrade their IT systems. This growth has created demand for trained professionals who can help companies customize their products and services for success in foreign markets.
In this three-course certificate program, you’ll gain practical skills for customizing all kinds of software and technology offerings to serve specific markets. We’ll explore localization tools such as machine translation, terminology management and global content management systems. You’ll build on your existing skills with foreign languages as you gain a solid understanding of localization project management and engineering practices.
Anyone who wants to enter or advance in the field of software localization.
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To apply, you must have:
Including time in class, you should expect to spend about 5 to 7 hours each week on coursework.
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the B2 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
You earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.
Danielle Marcos, a graduate of the Certificate in Localization: Customizing Software for the World, discusses how the program helped her advance in her career.
You can earn a digital achievement badge for successfully completing this certificate program, as well as a separate badge for each course. These badges can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Learn more about digital badges.
You may be eligible to apply for a UW Certificate Scholarship or Rotary Scholarship to cover most of the costs of this program. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and the potential of the program to positively impact your career. For more information, see the Scholarships page.
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Complete the courses listed below to earn the certificate.
Quarter 1
Introduction to Localization
Quarter 2
Localization Engineering
Quarter 3
Localization Project Management
Join an upcoming information session to learn more about the program, curriculum and instructors.
Thu, Jan 2 at 12 p.m. – Online
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