Localization is about tailoring a product for users around the world, adapting a product to a particular language, culture and market. Learn the essentials of localization from experts at Google.
Overview
Syllabus
- Key Concepts
- In this lesson, we’ll talk about the history of localization broadly and at Google. We’ll explore the power of localization and cover key concepts and definitions you’ll need throughout the course.
- Content Types
- In lesson two, we’ll see what localization looks like in practice and how professionals approach localizing different content types, from Online Help documents to actual user interfaces.
- Profiles & Skills
- In lesson three, you’ll meet some of the localization professionals at Google. You’ll learn about their different roles and profiles and about the skills required for each of those roles and more.
- Processes
- In lesson four, we’ll focus on the series of steps involved in localization project preparation, execution, testing and launch.
- Tools
- Localization is not possible without the help of technology. In this lesson we’ll learn about the different types of tools involved at every stage of the localization project.
- Glossary & Resources
Taught by
Christina Hayek and Svein Hermansen
