e-learning Translation and Localization Services
The eLearning translation and localization services we offer convert your educational material and courses into multilingual training that works in every country you want.
We can work with Storyline, Rise modules and SCORM packages to translate and localize videos, quizzes, and job aids. Professional and native translators localize your content, and our engineers rebuild the course in your authoring tool, add voice-over or subtitles, and test it in your LMS before launch.
e-learning translation at a glance
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What we translate |
Online courses, SCORM and xAPI packages, training videos, quizzes, assessments and job aids |
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Specialists |
Native linguists with instructional and subject expertise |
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Requirements |
SCORM and xAPI output, tested in your LMS |
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Files & platforms |
Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Captivate, iSpring, Lectora, XLIFF, SRT |
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Turnaround |
12,000 words/day · courses delivered module by module |
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Price |
From $0.06 / word · translation + revision |
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Delivered with |
Published course files and a project glossary |
About the service
What is eLearning translation and localization?
eLearning translation is about converting the text of educational content (for example, on-screen copy, narration scripts, quizzes, feedback, and certificates) into another language or languages. eLearning localization goes further and customizes the whole learning experience, including examples, images, names, currencies, units, and compliance references, so learners feel the training and course were originally built for them, not converted for them.
Translating course content does not mean the job is done. Button text may expand, right-to-left languages should mirror the layout, narration must match on-screen timing, and the package has to track completion in your LMS. We handle the language, the media, and the rebuild in one project, so your team receives a training course that is ready to publish.
Guide: E-Learning localization →Who we localize training for
- L&D and HR teamsOnboarding, compliance, and leadership training for global staff
- eLearning developers and agencies Storyline, Rise and Captivate builds for clients' markets
- Universities and course platformsOnline degrees, MOOCs and course catalogs
- Software and SaaS companies Product training, customer academies and tutorial videos
- Regulated industriesSafety, medical device and financial compliance courses
What we translate
eLearning content we translate and localize
From the first slide to the completion certificate, including text hidden in variables, triggers and images.
Course content
- Items: On-screen text and slide notes
- Quizzes, feedback and assessments
- Scenarios, branching and interactions
- Course menus and certificates
Audio and video
- Narration and voice-over scripts
- Multilingual voice-over recording
- Subtitles and closed captions
- On-screen text in videos and animations
Course files and platforms
- Storyline, Rise and Captivate projects
- SCORM and xAPI packages
- LMS course pages and notifications
- Graphics with embedded text
Training materials
- Instructor guides and slide decks
- Workbooks and job aids
- Employee handbooks and policies
- Compliance and safety manuals
Translation + localization
What a localized course needs to work
A translated course only does its job when learners understand it, finish it, and your LMS records it.
Built in your authoring tool
We translate the Storyline, Rise, Captivate, and iSpring files through exported XLIFF files, then rebuild layouts where text has grown. Your team gets source files it can update, not flattened videos.
Usually needed for: Courses you will update, multi-language rollouts
Audio that matches the screen
Native voice talent records the narration, and we re-sync animations, slide timing, and subtitles so audio, text, and visuals stay together in every language.
Usually needed for: Narrated modules, video lessons
Learning that feels local
We adapt examples, names, images and currencies so scenarios feel real to local learners. The learning objective stays the same, so assessments remain fair in every language.
Usually needed for: Compliance, sales and soft-skills training
Tested in your LMS
We publish SCORM or xAPI packages and test them in your LMS or a test environment: navigation, quizzes, completion tracking and right-to-left display, before learners see them.
Usually needed for: Global rollouts, certification courses
More detail: Corporate training localization best practices →
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How we work
How your course is localized
- 01Content and file analysisWe review your course files, media and LMS needs, then build a glossary and style guide.
- 02Translation and adaptation Native linguists translate and localize text, scripts, examples and images for each market.
- 03Media and course rebuild We record voice-over with native voice talent (or AI voices if you prefer), sync subtitles and rebuild the course in your authoring tool.
- 04Review and LMS testingA second linguist reviews the published course, and we test it in your LMS.
Confidential by default
Linguists sign NDAs and files move over secure transfer.
Human translation
No AI translation unless you ask for it.
ISO 17100 process
Translation, revision and final checks on every job.
Pricing and turnaround
How much does eLearning translation cost?
- Translation + revision
- from $0.06 / word
- Voice-over
- Quoted per finished minute
- Course rebuild and LMS testing
- Quoted per course
- Typical turnaround
- 12,000 words / day
- Quote and schedule
- Within 24 hours
Included in every price
- Native translator who specialises in your subject
- Full revision by a second linguist (ISO 17100)
- Your glossary and terminology kept consistent
- Formatting matched to your original file
- Confidential handling, NDA on request
- Fixed price before we start. No surprises.
Certified translations also include a signed statement of accuracy on our letterhead.
Fixed quote within 24 hours. No obligation.
What affects the price
- Audio and video. Narration and video add voice-over and syncing time.
- Source files. Editable project files cost less than flattened videos or PDFs.
- Repeated content. Reused slides and templates are charged less.
- Number of languages. One glossary and build setup serve every language.
- Course updates. Translation memory lowers the cost of later versions.
Optional extras
- Rush delivery
- +25%
- Desktop publishing (InDesign, PDF)
- Per page
- Notarization or apostille
- On request
- Printed hard copy by courier
- On request
“TranslationPartner's team helped us achieving our goals in time. They also worked hard for maintaining consistency so as to keep the high quality content after translations. Their efforts on the implementation phase was key for our team.”
Content Manager
e-learning translation questions
What is the difference between eLearning translation and localization?
Translation converts the words in your course. Localization adapts the whole experience: examples, images, names, units, currencies, and legal references, plus layout, audio, and LMS tracking. Most corporate training needs both, and we handle them in one project.
How much does eLearning translation cost?
Translation plus revision starts at $0.06 per word, and the rate depends on the language pair. Voice-over, video syncing, and course rebuilding are quoted once we see your files, and you get a fixed quote within 24 hours, so the full cost is agreed before we start.
Which authoring tools and formats do you work with?
We work in Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Captivate, iSpring and Lectora, and with XLIFF exports from most other tools. We deliver SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, or xAPI packages, plus the editable source files for your team.
Can you translate a SCORM package?
Sure, we can do that. You send the published package and, if available, the source project. We do the translation part, rebuild the course and republish it as SCORM or xAPI. Also, we test the navigation, quizzes and completion tracking. Without the source project, we can still work from the package, but layout fixes take longer.
Do you provide voice-over and subtitles for training videos?
Yes, that is available. We have professional voice talents who record the narration in each language the project requires. Then we sync it to animations and slide timing. For videos, you can choose voice-over, subtitles, or both, and on-screen text is translated so learners never see English mid-lesson.
How long does it take to localize a course?
Our team translates about 12,000 words per day, so the text of most courses is ready within days. Voice-over, rebuild and testing add time depending on the media, and large curricula are delivered module by module so you can launch in stages.
How do you keep quizzes and assessments fair across languages?
Questions are translated for meaning, not word for word, and a second linguist checks that every answer option stays equally clear. We avoid adding hints or ambiguity, so learners in every language face the same level of difficulty.
Can you update a course we already translated?
Yes. Translation memory stores every approved sentence, so when you update the English course we translate only what changed. Updates cost less, and terminology stays consistent with earlier versions.
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