Our Qualifications
Our Qualifications as an ISO-Certified Translation Company
Avantpage is an ISO-certified translation company helping healthcare organizations, government agencies, and other regulated organizations communicate effectively with multilingual communities. Since 1996, we have provided professional translation and interpreting services supported by rigorous quality standards, qualified linguists, and industry-specific expertise.
Our ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certifications reflect our commitment to consistent quality management and professional translation processes. Combined with our industry recognition, professional memberships, supplier diversity certifications, and rigorous linguist qualification process, these credentials help organizations choose a language service provider they can trust.
QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
Our ISO certifications are provided annually through the Association of Translation Companies (ATC):
ISO 9001 Certification: Quality Management Systems
ISO 17100 Certification: Translation Services
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Common Sense Advisory Top 30 LSP North America (2022, 2023, 2024)
Nimdzi Top LSP North America (2022, 2023)
Slator Boutique LSP (2022, 2023)
Slator Challenger LSP (2024)
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
Small Business Administration (SBA) Certification
Small Business, State of California Certification
National Minority Supplier Development Council Certification
Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Certification
Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) Certification
MEMBERSHIPS
American Translators Association Member
Globalization and Localization Association Member
Diversity Alliance for Science Member
What Our Certifications and Qualifications Mean for Clients
Avantpage’s ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certifications reflect our commitment to consistent quality management and professional translation processes. These translation quality standards support structured workflows, qualified linguists, project management, revision, and quality assurance processes, helping organizations manage multilingual communications with confidence.
In addition to the accolades we’ve earned as a company, our employees and linguists are highly accomplished, serving on advisory boards and committees, volunteering for industry events, and speaking on expert panels.
Qualifications You Can Trust
When you work with Avantpage, you know that you’re working with qualified linguists who are experts in your field. This is our promise to you, giving you peace of mind to focus on your other goals.
Our focus on providing high-quality professional translation services begins with qualified linguists. Avantpage follows a rigorous recruitment and onboarding process to select translators and interpreters with the linguistic, technical, cultural, and subject-matter expertise required for regulated industries. You can expect the following from our linguists:
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Native speaker of the target language
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Linguistic competency in both the source and target language
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Technical and business competency
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Domain specialization in legal, healthcare, or government work
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Deep knowledge of both the target population’s culture and US culture
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Strong ties to the communities our clients work with
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Trained in HIPAA compliance
Just as we have a rigorous recruitment process for our translators and interpreters, our staff are also thoroughly screened to confirm their qualifications. Thanks to our commitment to recruiting the most qualified employees in the industry, we’re proud to boast such a skilled team.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Qualifications
Why should organizations work with an ISO-certified translation company?
Working with an ISO-certified translation company can provide greater confidence in the processes used to manage quality, consistency, project workflows, and professional standards. For organizations handling multilingual content at scale or operating in regulated industries, documented quality processes can help reduce risk and improve consistency across projects.
What is the difference between ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 for translation services?
ISO 9001 focuses on quality management systems and continuous improvement across an organization, while ISO 17100 is specifically designed for translation services. ISO 17100 addresses areas such as translator qualifications, project management, revision, and quality assurance, making the two standards complementary rather than interchangeable.
How does Avantpage qualify translators and interpreters for specialized projects?
Avantpage evaluates linguists based on factors such as language competency, subject-matter expertise, cultural knowledge, technical experience, and industry-specific requirements. This qualification process helps match translators and interpreters with projects that require specialized knowledge, including healthcare, government, and other regulated environments.
Why is subject-matter expertise important in professional translation?
Accurate translation requires more than fluency in two languages. Subject-matter expertise helps linguists understand terminology, context, industry conventions, and the intended audience. This is especially important for technical, healthcare, government, and regulated content where unclear or incorrect terminology can affect understanding and usability.
What should organizations evaluate when choosing a language service provider?
Organizations should consider more than price alone. Important factors include quality processes, certifications, linguist qualifications, industry experience, security practices, project management capabilities, scalability, and the provider’s ability to support the organization’s specific language and accessibility requirements.
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