Introduction to Public Service Interpreting is an introductory MOOC about the main features of Public Service Interpreting, an activity and emergent profession with increasing importance and presence in modern societies. Participants in this MOOC will gain an insight into the main characteristics of Public Service Interpreting, as well as the main settings in which it is performed, the main skills and abilities a public service interpreter must possess and acquire, the main task and techniques performed by public service interpreters, and some useful information about ethics, professionalisation and quality.

No previous knowledge is needed in order to enroll for this MOOC, as this course is aimed at people with curiosity and interest in this field, who want to obtain basic background information.