do you need a license to be a MT?

Posted By: ReggieP on 2007-07-24
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I want to get into MT and I'm getting ready to sign up and take a comprehensive course...but first, am I required to be certified or licensed?

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do you need a license to be a MT? - ReggieP
- Unfortunately, no. - Should be, though.
- No, no license required. - clhmt
  - best schools? - Lerissa Broome
    - finances - sallie
    - Penn Fostetr isn't worth the time. Their - me
      - What is wrong with being a MT? - ReggieP
        My experience - wah MT
        Not the profession. MTs in house at hourly pay do great. The world of the - at-home MT is where the probs are. nm Shrinking Fa
        ...nm Shrinking Fast - Down the road, there will be NO at-home MTs, IMHO.
        That's ridiculous. There will always be MT jobs. - sm
        Except for Indian and Filipino ones. nm - We're becoming outnumbered by the day. NM
        Well let's see; no raises in years and even pay cuts, - me
        Not so bad - LK
        I absolutely agree. I have 4 years' experience, but wouldn't try to enter the field now. nm - deb

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No, no license required.
Certification is optional.

Most will tell you to attend Andrews or MTech, as you will have a much better education and job opportunities if you attend one of these 2 schools.

Best of luck to you!