Oriented-Orientated | Commonly Confused Words

Oriented

/ˈɔːrientəd/

Focused or directed toward a particular goal or interest

Focused or directed towards a particular goal or interest

Oriented is the more common term in American English, while orientated is often used in British English.
Both words have similar meanings relating to direction or alignment, so they can often be used interchangeably.
Remember orientated has an extra a, like navigate and calculate, which also suggest positioning or direction.
The simpler form oriented might be easier to recall if your focus is on American English.
To keep it straight: oriented works more frequently in North America; orientated can be more common across the pond.