Certified Sign Language Interpreter & Certified Deaf Interpreter

Title Conferment | Competency-Based Certification

The CSLI (Certified Sign Language Interpreter) and CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter) are professional title conferments issued by DeafEd Philippines to individuals who demonstrate functional proficiency, ethical practice, and professional competence in Filipino Sign Language (FSL).

CSLI and CDI Title Conferment

The titles CSLI (Certified Sign Language Interpreter) and CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter) are professional designations conferred by DeafEd Philippines upon individuals who demonstrate both functional proficiency in FSL and ethical professional competence.

Title conferment is based on assessment results and competency classification.

Possible Certification Designations

• CSLI / CDI – Apprentice
• CSLI / CDI – Advanced
• CSLI / CDI – Expert

These titles reflect the candidate’s level of readiness, communication competence, and interpreting capability under the DeafEd certification framework.