Localization Vendor Manager Course
Go from zero to mastering the basics of vendor management. Learn the essentials with our localization course and discover what the job is really about. All under the guidance of a seasoned industry professional.
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“Thank you for the fantastic vendor management course 🤩. It was well-organized, with truly interesting and practical topics. Aleksandra was a fantastic instructor, presenting the material in a very engaging and clear way that made it easy for me to understand, who has no prior background in vendor management. Highly recommend! 💪🏻”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the VM course with Aleksandra. She was well prepared for each session with loads of practical information that I could easily apply to my current role and beyond. Aleksandra clearly has a lot of experience in vendor management, which made for valuable, in depth discussions and unique insights.”
“Overall, a great introductory course with valuable insights into relationship-building, negotiations, LSP cooperation, and margin calculation. Plenty of useful hints from personal experience, and a pretty good presentation of the material by Aleksandra 🤗”
About the course
This course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective localization vendor management. It’s a self-paced online course that doesn’t require any previous experience!
- Understand the role of a vendor manager in localization
- Recruit the best vendors for your translation projects
- Evaluate vendor qualifications through tests
- Manage and update vendor databases efficiently
- Master essential negotiation tactics and strategies
- Support project and business development teams
- Resolve vendor-related issues with professionalism
- Build strong relationships and foster collaboration
- Track and improve project profitability
- Enhance vendor communication for better results
- Earn a certificate of completion
Meet your instructor
Aleksandra Wojtkun
Hi, I’m Aleksandra! My journey in localization started 12 years ago at Lionbridge. After that, I spent nearly a decade at Milengo in Berlin, where I got to explore several roles: QA Specialist, Vendor Manager, and ultimately, VM Team Lead.
With nine years of vendor management experience under my belt, I’d love to unveil the joys and challenges of this trade. My personal mission has been to make the localization industry a better place by fostering thoughtful and respectful communication between translation experts, employees at LSPs, and customers.
My top three favorite ways to relax include gardening, taking solo trips to the movies and tackling jigsaw puzzles.
Frequently asked questions
When is the course going to be available?
We're aiming to launch the on-demand course in Q2/Q3 2025.
Do I need any prior knowledge to start the VM course?
Nope, we’ll teach you everything you need to know from scratch. All you need is a reliable internet connection, a computer… and some good coffee helps too!