Course Description

Advanced Certificate


The Advanced Certificate is an accredited online TEFL/TESOL course spanning over 300 hours. It offers a comprehensive insight into various aspects and specializations of English language teaching. This high-level course is designed to equip you with a competitive advantage in the job market and instil confidence to teach proficiently in diverse English language teaching industry areas.



Is This Course For You?

Who Benefits from This Free Course?

  • TEFL teachers seeking to update and refine their teaching skills.

  • Mainstream subject teachers who want to learn effective strategies for supporting students learning English as a second language.

  • Educators focused on enhancing their professional development and expanding their skill set.

  • Individuals curious about English teaching who want to explore the field before making a full commitment.

  • Anyone considering pursuing an official, accredited TEFL qualification in the future.

Course Features

Benefits & Inclusions

  • Accredited

    The Professional Development Certificate of Completion is not an official or accredited TEFL qualification. However, if you decide to order an official TEFL certificate, it will be internationally accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC).

  • TEFL & TESOL

    If you choose to order an official/accredited Advanced Course Certificate, you will receive two qualifications: the Advanced Certificate of Educational Studies in TEFL (300 hrs.) and the Advanced Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL (300 hrs.).

  • Specialised Certificates

    If you order an official/accredited Advanced Course Certificate, you may also order 5 specialized certificates (for a fee): Teaching English to Young Learners, Teaching Business English, Teaching English One-to-One, Teaching English Online & Grammar Awareness.

  • Job Guidance

    As a student, you will receive job guidance and information. The course includes a dedicated module covering all facets of employment, both online and abroad.

  • Prof. Development Certificate

    You will receive a Professional Development Certificate on completion of the free course. This is not an official or accredited TEFL qualification.

  • Study from Anywhere

    You can study our online TEFL course from the comfort of your own home or while on the move, without incurring any travel or accommodation expenses.

Course Curriculum

All-in-One TEFL Course

    1. Course Overview & Instructions

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. What is TEFL?

    3. Why the need for TEFL teaching?

    4. Types of Employers

    5. How to find an English Teaching Job Abroad?

    6. Job Search Considerations

    7. The Interview

    8. Before accepting a TEFL job

    9. The World of ELT Quiz

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. The language systems

    3. Teaching Phonetics & Phonology

    4. Teaching Vocabulary (Lexis)

    5. Teaching Grammar (Syntax)

    6. Supplementary Materials (research essay)

    7. The Study of English Quiz

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. The English Language

    3. Approaches to Teaching Methodology

    4. Teaching Reading (receptive skill)

    5. Teaching Listening (receptive skill)

    6. Teaching Writing (productive skill)

    7. Teaching Speaking (productive skill)

    8. The Teaching & Learning of ESOL Quiz

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. Lesson Planning

    3. Teaching Observation 1

    4. Classroom Management & Techniques

    5. Teaching Observation 2

    6. Teaching Observation 3

    7. Lesson Planning & Classroom Management Quiz

    8. Self-directed Task

    1. Learner Outcomes & Skills

    2. Assessment & Testing

    3. Technology in the Classroom

    4. Teaching Materials

    5. English for Specific Purposes

    6. Marking Schemes

    7. Teacher´s Survival Kit

    8. Language Learning & Communication Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 125 lessons
  • 14 modules
  • 100+

Course Details

Advanced Certificate

  • Accreditation

    The Professional Development Certificate of Completion is not an official or accredited TEFL qualification. However, if you decide to order an official TEFL certificate, it will be internationally accredited by the International TEFL Accreditation Council (ITEFLAC). For more information, please visit our "Certificates" page. By being accredited, our institution guarantees not only the excellence of our training, but also the recognition and acceptance of our certification worldwide, providing you with utmost reassurance.

  • 475 Page TEFL Manual

    If you decide to order an official/accredited hard copy of the Advanced Certificate, you´ll also receive the 475 Page TEFL manual for free. This will enable you to have all your course materials for future reference.

  • Certificates

    Upon completion of your studies, you will be able to download the Professional Development Certificate of Completion. If you choose to order an official/accredited Certificate, we will award both an Advanced Certificate in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and an Advanced Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

  • Course Dates

    Our online course is designed to be flexible and fit in with your schedule. There are no set course dates which means that you can register today and start today.

  • Course Duration

    You can study at your own pace and choose a time that suits you. The Advanced Certificate course can be completed in 4 to 8 weeks, and you will have 180 days to finish your course.

  • Course Extension

    If your course expires after 180 days and you have not completed it, you may not extend this. You will have to register/enrol again (using a different email address).

  • Course Assessment

    The course features quizzes and a Self-Guided Task. The overall course has a pass mark of 50%. There is no final overall grade, only a "Pass" or "Fail" designation. It's worth noting that our pass rate is 99%.

  • Tutor Assistance

    Please note that there is no tutor assistance offered with this course. The course materials are easy to follow and there are online discussion boards where it is possible to post questions for other students. You choose your own course schedule. You study whenever you can and at your own pace.

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