Case Study: World Obesity Federation

How WOF slashed costs whilst reaching new markets in record time

  • 39 elearning modules translated and proofread into Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish and French
  • Hand-picked translation team with medical and elearning expertise
  • Worked with World Obesity’s local market contacts to establish quality standards and build trust and confidence
  • Grouped projects together to reduce costs and avoid minimum charges
  • Reviewed modules previously translated by a different provider to ensure quality was consistent with new content
  • Established online QA checks to ensure text displayed correctly

The client

The World Obesity Federation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving global health by advancing the understanding and treatment of obesity and weight-related diseases.

The challenge

World Obesity required high-quality translations and localisation for its international eLearning certification programme, SCOPE, designed for healthcare professionals in obesity management. Budget constraints were a key consideration, making it essential to find a cost-effective translation partner without compromising on quality.

The results

By partnering with Comtec, World Obesity successfully delivered a fully localised eLearning programme to healthcare professionals worldwide. Our strategic approach resulted in:

  • High-quality translations that maintained medical accuracy and cultural relevance.

  • Significant cost savings through efficient project management, translation memory software, and batch processing to reduce minimum charges.

  • A streamlined review process that built trust with local market contacts, ultimately leading to a 50% reduction in time spent reviewing translated content by in-house teams.

  • Consistent voiceovers across all markets to ensure a seamless learning experience.

  • Rigorous in-situ quality checks to guarantee accurate text display and user-friendly navigation.

With our expert translation team specialising in both medical and eLearning content, World Obesity now delivers its training materials more efficiently, helping healthcare professionals worldwide enhance their expertise in obesity management.

"Comtec has translated a number of the World Obesity Federation’s elearning modules for healthcare professionals. Their service has been consistently reliable, efficient and accurate. The company has a strong cultural awareness and localises content for specific countries and regions. I would highly recommend Comtec for providers of medical content."
Alexander French
Professional Education and Editorial Manager at the World Obesity Federation

Final Thoughts

International eLearning projects can be complex, but with the right expertise, they don’t have to be costly or frustrating. At Comtec, we ensure seamless, cost-effective multilingual learning solutions that empower organisations like World Obesity to educate professionals globally.

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