CPD, training & professional forums

Professional Development

KSLIA supports continuous professional development and lifelong learning so interpreters can strengthen competencies, expand knowledge and keep pace with the profession.

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Continuous professional development

Learning throughout professional practice

KSLIA’s CPD activities create structured opportunities to strengthen interpreting competencies and professional knowledge.

  • Professional workshops
  • Training sessions
  • Webinars and seminars
  • Professional forums
  • Conferences
  • Peer learning opportunities
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6Core CPD formats
1Professional learning pathway

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Training & capacity building

Responsive to emerging professional needs

Training may cover professional ethics, specialized interpreting, technology, professional practice and emerging developments.

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KSLIA one-day professional training

Date, venue, eligibility and registration information to be supplied by KSLIA.

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Specialized interpreting

A dedicated learning pathway for specialized interpreting contexts.

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Advanced interpreting skills

Professional learning for experienced practitioners and emerging sector needs.

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Professional calendar

Upcoming learning & engagement

Confirmed dates and registration details can be managed from Events in the WordPress dashboard.

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ConferenceDate to be confirmed

KSLIA Annual Professional Conference

Nairobi, Kenya

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Professional ethics and standards represented by a meeting table and reference materials.

CPD WorkshopDate to be confirmed

Professional Ethics & Conduct

Hybrid — details to be confirmed

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Professionals discussing access, inclusion and sign language interpreting.

Stakeholder ForumDate to be confirmed

Access, Inclusion & Interpreting Forum

Nairobi, Kenya

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Professional resources

Practical support for professional practice

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Coming programmes

Designed into the information architecture

These areas are identified in the source documentation but do not yet have approved programme content.

Mentorship & peer support

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Research & publications

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Specialized programmes

Programme scope and calendar to be supplied.

Regional networks

Network details and contacts to be supplied.

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Welcome to the Kenyan Sign Language Interpreters Association website. Use the main navigation to learn about the Association, membership, professional development, standards, advocacy, resources and contact support.