Małopolska Educational Cloud as a non(optimal) form of professional development of sworn translators in Małopolska

Abstract

The first part of the article undertakes topics related to sworn translators’ (TP) statutory obligation to improve professional qualifications, and forms of fulfilment of this obligation. Next, a summary of available forms of professional development for sworn translators in the Małopolska region was presented and the advantages and disadvantages of each of them were detailed. In the further part of the article, a short description of the project ‘Małopolska Educational Cloud ‒ new teaching model’ was made (MChE) with considerations regarding the possibility of organising a form of CPH training for sworn translators based on online classes as part of the MChE. What is more, this part presents the concept of a semester course for sworn translators from Małopolska, aimed to improve their competences in the field of preparing certified translations. The final part of the article presents the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed form of development, taking into account the already discussed professional development offers for sworn translators from the Małopolska Voivodeship.